Studiengang
Water Science (M.Sc.)
Studienort
Campus Essen
Regelstudienzeit
2 years fulltime
Studienbeginn
Winter term (Wintersemester)
Studienabschluss
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Beschreibung
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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Zugang zum Studium
Zugangsvoraussetzungen
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 or 3,0 German grade)
- 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 100 (internet based) or IELTS 6.5
- CHINESE students please note: You have to provide an APS certificate along with your application documents.
Zulassung
Germans, foreign students with a German Abitur and EU/ EWR citizens should apply at:
University Duisburg-Essen
Department of Chemistry
Examination Committee
Dr. Jolanta Polkowska
Universitaetsstr. 5
45141 Essen
Germany
Interested students from outside EU/EWR should apply at:
University of Duisburg-Essen
International Office
Universitaetsstraße 2
45141 Essen
Germany
The deadline for Application via international office is June 15 for the course starting in October.
Please find the application form for download here.
Prüfungsausschuss
Vorsitzender:
Prof. Dr. Oliver Schmitz
S05 T01 B35
Tel. 0201/183-3950
oliver.schmitz@uni-due.de
Office hours: on appointment
Sprachkenntnisse
English:
Good command of English required: At least level B.2 according to Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). A copy of an internationally recognized English language proficiency certificate is required, e.g. TOEFL internet based 100 or IELTS Band 6.5
Gem. Prüfungsordnung §1 Abs. 4:
Es handelt sich um einen englischsprachigen Studiengang. Studierende müssen vor Aufnahme des Studiums englische Sprachkenntnisse entsprechend der abgeschlossenen Niveau-Stufe B2 des Gemeinsamen Europäischen Referenzrahmens für Sprachen (GER) nachweisen. Der Nachweis erfolgt in der Regel durch ein international anerkanntes Sprachzertifikat (z.B. TOEFL Internet-based Test 100, IELTS Band 6.5) oder ein vergleichbares Zeugnis.
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Berufsmöglichkeiten/Arbeitsmarkt
Everywhere, where water is in the focus of a job. This could be in laboratories, industry, administration or consulting. Examples include:
Furthermore, successful students may also continue their academic education aiming at a PhD.
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Kontakt und Beratung
Fakultät
Faculty of Chemistry, Campus Essen
Fachberatung des Studiengangs (Lehrende)
Fachschaftsvertretung (Studierende)
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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