Master of Science in Water Science
Universitat Duisburg - Essen · Essen, Germany
- Level
- Master's
- Award
- Master of Science
- Language
- English
- Duration
- 4 semesters
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Campus
- Essen
- Apply by
- Register by 31 July 2026
- Starts
- Winter semester
Universitat Duisburg - Essen does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 a year for international students.
Entry requirements and how to apply
- Entry 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, biological and 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/chemistry/study/study_programs/water_science_de.php; https://www.uni-due.de/water-science/index_en.php ) Students from non-EU member countries must enclose a letter of recommendation from their home institution. CHINESE, VIETNAMESE and INDIAN 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.
- English language requirement
- B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: IELTS Academic: 6.5
- German language requirement
- No minimum language level required
- Application period
- The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: until 31 July
- Apply through
- Please check this website .
About this programme
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 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
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