MSc Environmental Science - Soil, Water and Biodiversity at University of Hohenheim

Programme overview

This degree programme focuses on the sustainable use and management of natural resources in Europe. It allows you to deepen your knowledge in five different specialisations: Water Resources, Soil Resources and Land Use, Ecosystems and Biodiversity, Environmental Management, and Climate Change.

Faculty: Faculty of Agricultural Sciences | Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS credits | Study mode: full-time; English-taught; double degree | Intake: Winter semester | Location: Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

You will learn the principles used in the environmental management of ecosystems in Europe. Graduates of the degree programmes are therefore able to identify problems in managing natural resources in an international context and to develop solutions for these problems.

Career pathways

This Master’s programme trains you as an expert in environmental sciences and gives you access to a variety of career opportunities in companies and public institutions. Possible areas of work include:.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application deadlines 1st subject-related semesterOnly possible for the winter semester! 15 April (Germans, EU citizens) 15 January (non-EU citizens) Higher subject-related semesters Due to the double degree structure, it is not possible to apply for a higher subject-related semester. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in agricultural, environmental, or natural sciences, a related degree programme or related subjects (including agricultural biology and biobased products and bioenergy) from a university in Germany or abroad, or from a university of applied sciences, with a standard period of study of at least 3 years (180 ECTS in total) (for more information on “related subjects,” see Annex 2 of the Admission Regulations). Knowledge demonstrated in the transcript of records in at least two of the following three subject groups: Mathematics/Statistics (at least 6 ECTS credits) Biology/Ecology (at least 6 ECTS credits) Chemistry/Physics (at least 6 ECTS credits) If their final grade or average grade for this degree is not above average, the applicant must also prove their particular aptitude for the degree programme (for details see Admission Regulations § 4). Proven English language proficiency at TOEFL 90 (internet based), IELTS academic 6.5 overall band, or Duolingo 125 points.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS credits

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-hohenheim.de/en/hohcampus

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