Environmental Toxicology

Environmental Toxicology is an interdisciplinary master's programme on xenobiotics and other anthropogenic substances, their interactions with the biosphere, their detection and monitoring, and the related legal framework. The curriculum combines a theoretical first year with a practical second year including a 16-week internship and a master's thesis.

Academic requirements

A university degree in biology or chemistry; Practical knowledge in biological and/or analytical laboratory methods; A practical Bachelor's thesis relevant for the field of Environmental Toxicology

Minimum GPA

German grade of at least 2.7.

English requirements

English at CEFR B2 minimum; the programme page also accepts IELTS 6.5 or higher, and for applicants with a bachelor's degree outside the EU it lists TOEFL iBT 90 or higher or IELTS 6.5 or higher. If English is an official language in the applicant's country, proof that English was the language of instruction may suffice.

Accepted bachelor fields

University degree in Biology, Chemistry, Water Science, or Environmental Sciences in the natural science domain, or a comparable degree from a university of professional education in one of these fields.

APS Certificate

Yes

Mandatory internship

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

302.40 EUR per semester.

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 302.40 EUR per semester.

Graduates gain practical experience for industrial, administrative, advisory, or scientific work in environmental toxicology, including monitoring, assessment, and risk management of xenobiotics.

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