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Studiengang

Environmental Toxicology (M.Sc.)

Studienort

Campus Essen

Regelstudienzeit

2 years full-time

Studienbeginn

Winter term

Studienabschluss

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Beschreibung

Environmental Toxicology (EnviTox) is an integrated interdisciplinary Master Degree Program offered by the University of Duisburg-Essen since 2010. The study course offers knowledge on chemical properties of xenobiotics and other anthropogenic substances, their interactions with the biosphere, their detection and monitoring, and also legal aspects related to this field.

EnviTox focuses on Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Sciences, therefore students with a Bachelor Degree in biology, chemistry or ecology and similar fields of study are welcome as applicants for EnviTox.

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Studienverlauf

Studienplan

The study course EnviTox consists of a more theoretical first study year and a more practical second study year. 
The curriculum comprises nine modules, including a 16-week internship, and the six-months Master's Thesis as final module.

The nine modules of the curriculum cover three groups of knowledge and its application. In group “Fundamentals” students are introduced to the field of EnviTox (Module “Aspects of environmental research”), they gain fundamental knowledge of the movement of substances in environmental compartments (Environmental chemistry), obtain insight into important molecular biological sciences (biochemistry and bioinformatics) and learn how to monitor chemical substances in different matrices (Environmental analytics).

The group “Effects” treats effects of pollutants on different organisms. The module “biological interaction” covers the role of microbes in drinking water supply and waste water treatment, explains how pollutants are taken up by plants and animals and how we can use population structures of different keygroups to monitor the ecological state of ecosystems. The module “Effects on biological functions” directly deals with the effects of xenobiotics and other pollutants on cells, plants and animals. Additional competencies related to the presentation of information, teamwork, information technologies and strategies to solve problems will be integrated in the courses with emphasis on multidisciplinarity.

During the practical year “Applied Environmental Toxicology” focuses on the European legislation regarding the use of xenobiotics and the implementation of monitoring, assessment and risk managing by the Industry and other stakeholders. Furthermore, in a 16 week internship students are encouraged to get first working experiences in an industrial, administrational, advisory or scientific setting in Germany or abroad.

The Master's Program will close with the Master's Thesis on current questions in Environmental Toxicology.

Prüfungen/ECTS-Credits

Student’s performance will be assessed and awarded in line with the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). As an international program, EnviTox has been designed with a modular curriculum. The work load of the study course amounts to 120 Credits (ECTS) including a master thesis (30 CP).
Curriculum Master Envitox

Informationsmaterial

Additional information (including the module handbook and schedules) can be found at www.uni-due.de/envitox

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Zugang zum Studium

Zugangsvoraussetzungen

The formal requirements to apply for the EnviTox Master's programme include:

  • A University degree (BSc, MSc, University Diploma (e.g. Universitätsdiplom), State Examination (e.g. Staatsexamen)) in Biology, Chemistry, Water Science or Environmental Sciences in the Natural Science domain
    or
  • a degree from a University of Professional Education (e.g. BSc, MSc, Diploma (Fachhochschuldiplom, HBO diploma) in one of the above mentioned study programmes.
  • The Grade Average Point of the above mentioned degree should be at least 66.
  • At least 15 credits in two of the following three areas of expertise:
    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Environmental Sciences
  • A practical bachelor thesis relevant for the field of Environmental Toxicology.

Zulassung

Germans, foreign students with a German "Abitur" and EU/ EWR citizens should apply at:
University Duisburg-Essen, 
Faculty of Biology 
Nadine Ruchter, 
Student coordination
45141 Essen
Germany

Deadline is July, 15th for a start in October

Interested students from outside EU/EWR should apply at:

University of Duisburg-Essen
International Office 
Universitaetsstraße 2 
45141 Essen 
Germany

Deadline is June, 15th for a start in October

In some cases we accept applications which arrive later than the above mentioned deadlines. Please contact the student coordinator, if you want to apply after the deadline to make sure that this is possible.

Prüfungsausschuss

Chair:

Prof. Dr. Bernd Sures
S05 T03 B29
Tel. 0201/183-2617
bernd.sures@uni-due.de

Office hours: on appointment

Sprachkenntnisse

An English certification of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) with a level of at least B2 is expected. For admission, TOEFL (internet  based  test) with a score of at least 100 or IELTS with a score of at least 6.5 is required.

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Berufsmöglichkeiten/Arbeitsmarkt

Graduates in Master of Environmental Toxicology are experts in the monitoring and assessment of xenobiotics and other anthropogenic substances. They can hold position in the fields of:

  • Chemical and pharmaceutical industry
  • Private and administrational offices
  • Analytical laboratories
  • Environmental protection agencies and NGOs
  • Furthermore, successful students may also continue their academic education aiming at a PhD.

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Kontakt und Beratung

Fakultät

Faculty of Biology (Campus Essen)

Fachberatung des Studiengangs (Lehrende)

Dr. Nadine Ruchter
S05 R03 H07
Tel. 0201/ 183 – 3103
nadine.ruchter@uni-due.de

Sprechzeiten:
Di 13.00-14.30; Mi 9.00-11.00

Fachschaftsvertretung (Studierende)

Fachschaft
T03 R02 C7, Tel.: 0201/183-3111
fsr-bio@uni-due.de

Sprechzeiten: siehe Aushang

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Akademisches Beratungs-Zentrum
Studium und Beruf (ABZ)

Kontakt:
abz.studienberatung@uni-due.de

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