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Course of Studies

 

Water Science (Master Course)
Accredited until September 2011 by ASIIN

Study place
Campus Essen

Final degree
Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Start of study course
Winter term

Standard period of study
2 years fulltime

Description of the study course
Water is one of the most precious resources on earth. The growing demands for safe, clean and affordable potable water can only be met by increased interdisciplinary knowledge of water quality and the advanced, effective and sustainable treatment of water. The master course Water Science shall impart in-depth knowledge and practical experience in natural science aspects of aquatic systems with focus in chemistry, microbiology and analytics. The course comprises compulsory modules in analytical chemistry, applied microbiology, biofouling/biocorrosion, chemometrics, environmental microbiology and water chemistry. Within these areas, three practical courses are required. 32 out of 90 CPs are allocated to optional courses that can be chosen from a variety of water-related topics to set a more individual study focus.

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Study process


Examinations/ECTS-Credits
The master course Water Science comprises 120 credits (ECTS) including a master thesis (30 CP).


Further information


 
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Entrance to the study

 

Admission Requirements

Students can enroll from a variety of backgrounds. Formal requirements are:

  • a university bachelor degree in natural sciences or engineering with chemical AND biological or microbiological contents, including a bachelor thesis (final grade at least 66 grade points)
  • a letter of recommendation by their home institution (non-EU/EEA)
  • a letter of motivation explaining why you want to study Water Science (1 page)
  • good command of English (a copy of a English language proficiency certificate is required with at least TOEFL 550 (paper based)/215 (computer based)/81(internet based) or IELTS 6.0, TOEIC 800, Cambridge FCE, CEFR certificate above B2 level 5)
  • CHINESE students please note: You have to provide an APS certificate along with your application documents.

Enrollment

Germans, foreign students with a German Abitur and EU/ EWR citizens should apply at:
University Duisburg-Essen Faculty of Chemistry Examination Committee Prof. Dr. Torsten Schmidt D-47048 Duisburg, Germany

Interested students from outside EU/EWR should apply at:
University of Duisburg-Essen International Office Universitaetsstraße 2 45141 Essen, Germany
All students need to apply to university by July 15 at the latest for the course starting in October.

Funding

Highly qualified students can apply for a fellowship in the IPSWaT programme through the university (details at www.internationales-buero.de/de/777.php). If you want to apply for this fellowship you need to submit the following additional documents by February 1 the latest for the course starting in October:

  • letter of motivation explicitly explaining why you want to participate in the Master of Science programme Water Science and in the IPSWaT programme
  • short description of planned or existing participation in bilateral cooperations
  • one or better two letters of recommendation for the programme by your academic teachers (not more than 2 pages each)

  • a statement that you only apply for IPSWaT via the University of Duisburg-Essen. Otherwise, you need to explicitly list the other universities.

Foreign language competence
English:

  • at least TOEFL 550 (paper based); 215 (computer based); 81 (internet based), or
  • IELTS 6.0, TOEIC 800, Cambridge FCE, CEFR certificate above B2 level 5.

Gem. Prüfungsordnung § 1 Abs. 3:
Es handelt sich um einen englischsprachigen Studiengang. Studierende, deren Muttersprache nicht die englische Sprache ist, müssen bei der Einschreibung ausreichende Englischkenntnisse anhand eines bestandenen TOEFL-Tests (mindestens 550 schriftlich/215 computer-basiert/81 Internet-basiert) oder eines bestandenen IELTS-Tests (mindestens 6.0 Punkte) oder eines anderen vergleichbaren und anerkannten Englischtests nachweisen.

 
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Field of activity/job market


Everywhere, where water is in the focus of a job. This could be in laboratories, industry, administration or consulting. Examples include: 

  • Drinking water supply 
  • Waste water treatment 
  • Desalination 
  • Water reuse
  • Analytical and microbiological laboratories 
  • International aid and health organizations
Furthermore, successful students may also continue their academic education aiming at a PhD.

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Contact and consultation


Faculty
Faculty of Chemistry, Campi Duisburg and Essen

Guidance in specific courses by academic counsellors

Prof. Dr. Hans-Curt Flemming
S05 V03 F26, Tel.: 0201/183-6601
e-Mail: hans-curt.flemming@uni-due.de
Sprechstunde: nach Vereinbarung
(Advice on appointment)

Prof. Dr. Torsten C. Schmidt
S05 V02 E19, Tel.: 0201/183-6774
e-Mail: torsten.schmidt@uni-due.de
Sprechstunde: nach Vereinbarung
Hours: on appointment

Student council (advice provided by students' self-governing body)
S05 V07 E87
Sprechstunde: nach Vereinbarung per E-Mail
www.uni-due.de/fs-water-science
fachschaft.water-science@uni-due.de
(Advice on appointment via E-Mail)


 
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