MSc Environmental Sciences (Umweltwissenschaften) at Justus Liebig University Giessen

Programme overview

Deals with the consequences of land-use and climate change caused by humans. Students gain knowledge of ecological functions, nutrients and pollutants and the use of natural resources (soil, water, biodiversity) and develop science-based concepts for sustainable food production and resource use under global change.

Faculty: Fachbereich 09 - Agricultural Sciences, Nutritional Sciences and Environmental Management | Department: Environmental Management | Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 CP | Study mode: full-time; German-taught | Intake: Winter semester and summer semester | Location: Gießen, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

Soil science, landscape ecology, waste management, microbiology, material-flow management, hydrology, resource management, environmental analysis and geoinformatics, with teaching closely tied to research.

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Entry requirements

Consecutive programme: a suitable Bachelor's degree is required, currently Agrarwissenschaften, Biogeowissenschaften, Geoökologie, Nachwachsende Rohstoffe und Bioressourcen, Ökosystemmanagement, Umwelt und globaler Wandel, Umweltgeowissenschaften, Umweltmanagement, Umweltnaturwissenschaften or Umweltwissenschaften; Bachelor's degrees in Ernährungswissenschaften or Ökotrophologie and other degrees are reviewed individually by the examination committee.

Intake: Winter semester and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 CP

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-giessen.de/de/studium/bewerbung

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