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Environmental Science and Sustainability, Master Degree

Linnaeus University, Sweden

Linnaeus University

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Master DegreeFull-time2 yearsAugustSEK 77400 per semesterSEK 77400 per semester

About Environmental Science and Sustainability, Master Degree - at Linnaeus University

The master program in Environmental Science and Sustainability is focused on the environmental domain of sustainable development but also considers the interrelated social and economic domains. It aims to develop abilities to the independent use of scientific based information for the understanding of the environment and its degradation related to human activities and hazards, as well as for assessment of available and future mitigation options. The programme is meant to provide practical (hands-on) experience and the students will be encouraged to participate of on-going research projects at the Department of Biology and Environmental Science.

During the first year, the students will be introduced to environmental risk analyses principles, risk management of contaminated sites, and environmental risk communication. Practical activities will include field work (including sampling and monitoring strategies for soils, sediments, water, and/or air) and data processing and analyses. The students will form research groups and work with real cases, in order to understand background environmental conditions, degradation and mitigation. Students fulfilling all requirements of the first-year programme may apply for a Magister degree in Environmental Risk Analyses (60 credits).

The second year will include work in research groups and the consolidation of scientific research methods. A major part of the second year will be dedicated to the individual research project (master thesis). The project will be supervised by a researcher in the Department of Biology and Environmental Science and is carried out in within fields related to environmental science and sustainability.

The knowledge acquired during the two years of the programme can be directly applied to environmental management and research projects and surveys, both within authorities and private enterprises, and is also designed to be an initial step for advanced studies at Ph.D. level.

Entry requirements

Basic eligibility for second-level studies and special eligibility: (1) 90 credits in biology, geology, chemistry, engineering and/or environmental science, including an independent project/degree project (e.g., B.Sc. thesis) worth at least 15 credits or the equivalent (2) 15 credits in chemistry (3) English B/6, or the equivalent

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