Master's Earth System Sciences

Wageningen University & Research · Wageningen, Netherlands

Level
Master's
Award
MASTER
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Wageningen
Credits
120 ECTS_PUNT

Wageningen University & Research does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €21,900 a year for international students.

About this programme

In the 21st century, earth and environment scientists are facing the societal challenge of providing information about the causes and characteristics of earth changes and its effects on the functioning of ecosystems on a human time scale: centuries, decades, or less. This challenge demands an excellent educational programme for students, to provide them with state-of-the-art skills, sound knowledge of system functioning, and an attitude that allows them to work in multi-disciplinary teams. The focus of the MSc programme Earth and Environment is on the earth's 'Critical Zone' -including the atmospheric boundary layer- where flows of energy and matter determine the conditions for sustaining life. There is growing recognition within science and society of the complex dependencies and relationships existing within this zone. Major global themes like climate change, food security, the provision of water and biodiversity require input from graduates with strong disciplinary backgrounds who, at the same time, have the skills to work together with scientists from other disciplines. The programme embodies the vision that disciplinary elements can and should be brought together within one study programme, with opportunities for students to become strong in their discipline (the fundamental columns of soil, water & atmosphere) but also to provide them with opportunities to connect with other disciplines. Students develop advanced skills in measurements, modelling and analysis, and

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