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Master of Science in Water Science Master of Science in Water Science

University of Duisburg-Essen • Essen

Degree
Master of Science
Teaching language
  • English
Languages

English

Programme duration
4 semesters
Beginning
Winter semester
Application deadline

Non-EU applicants: 15 June for the following winter semester
EU applicants: 15 September for the following winter semester

Tuition fees per semester in EUR
None
Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
No
Joint degree / double degree programme
No
Description/content

The course comprises the following compulsory modules:

  • Applied Analytical Chemistry
  • Applied Microbiology (Geomicrobiology / Hygiene)
  • Chemometrics and Statistics
  • Environmental Microbiology
  • Water Chemistry

Within these modules, two laboratory courses in Environmental Microbiology and Analytical Chemistry are included. An additional, research-oriented practical course in the third semester can be chosen either in these or related subjects. Additional optional courses have to be chosen from a variety of water-related topics to set a more individual study focus. Currently, these include:

  • Advanced Mass Spectrometry
  • Microbial Biotechnology
  • Microbial Physiology and Biotechnology
  • Ecology of Biodegradation
  • Microbial Bioinformatics
  • Membrane Technology
  • Metrology in Chemistry
  • Nanoparticles and Colloids
  • Oxidative Processes in Water Technology
  • Quality and Project Management
  • Stable Isotope Analysis
  • Technical Engineering Water
  • Waste-Water Treatment
  • Lipidomics
  • Foodomics
  • Nanomaterials in environment and health
Course organisation

The Master's programme in Water Science comprises four semesters including a six-month Master's thesis in the final semester. It comprises 120 credits (ECTS) including the Master's thesis (30 credit points). 37 credit points are allocated to optional courses. 27 credit points are allocated to practical courses.

For further information, see module guide at: https://www.uni-due.de/water-science/lehre_en.php.
Exemplary timetables for semesters one to three are available on the Water Science homepage at: https://www.uni-due.de/water-science/lehre_en.php.

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A Diploma supplement will be issued
Yes
Integrated internships

None required but optional for Master's thesis

Course-specific, integrated German language courses
No
Course-specific, integrated English language courses
No
Tuition fees per semester in EUR
None
Semester contribution

Approx. 350 EUR per semester
Fee includes a semester ticket covering public transport in the North Rhine-Westphalia area (NRW ticket).

Costs of living

We recommend that students budget around 900 EUR per month for personal expenses (depending on costs of accommodation and living standard).

Funding opportunities within the university
No
Academic admission requirements

Formal requirements for enrolment in the MSc Programme in Water Science include:

  • A university Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in natural sciences or engineering with chemical, analytical and biological / microbiological contents, including generally an experimental Bachelor's thesis on a topic relevant for the field of Water Science
  • GPA of at least 66 (out of 100), or in the German grading system: 3.0 or better
  • Documented practical courses in essential chemical, analytical and microbiological topics
  • A completely filled out application form (available on the website of the Department of Chemistry; https://www.uni-due.de/water-science/)
  • Students from non-EU member countries must enclose a letter of recommendation from their home institution.
  • CHINESE students please note: You have to provide an APS certificate along with your application documents.

Based on these documents, the examination committee will decide upon acceptance.

Language requirements

Reasonable English language proficiency (e.g. TOEFL (iBT 100), IELTS 6.5 or higher, Cambridge FCE, European reference level B2/C1 or equivalent)

Previous education in English is not accepted as a certification for English language skills!

Application deadline

Non-EU applicants: 15 June for the following winter semester
EU applicants: 15 September for the following winter semester

Submit application to

University of Duisburg-Essen
International Office
Sandra Besch
Universitätsstr. 5
45117 Essen
Germany

https://campus.uni-due.de/app_aaa/pages/cs/sys/portal/hisinoneStartPage.faces?chco=y&noDBAction=y&init=y

Possibility of finding part-time employment

Highly qualified students may be employed as student research or teaching assistants at institutes within the Faculty of Chemistry as well as at research institutes affiliated with the university (IWW, IUTA). Companies in the region offer similar jobs.

Accommodation

Accommodation is available through the Student Residence Service or on the private market. Admission to the course does not automatically include an offer for a room but requires individual application. This can be done online at: https://www.stw-edu.de/en/accommodation/online-application/. Rent for a single room in a student residence starts at just 300 EUR.

Support for international students and doctoral candidates
  • Welcome event
  • Tutors
  • Accompanying programme
  • Specialist counselling
Supervisor-student ratio
1:10

University of Duisburg-Essen

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