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
Ecology and Bioinformatics
Microbial Biotechnology
Microbial Physiology and Biotechnology
Environmental Chemistry (with options Pollutants and Soil/Waste)
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
Requirements
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 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) is required
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.
Application form from the department: https://www.uni-due.de/water-science/
Based on these documents, the examination committee will decide upon acceptance.
Fee Information
How to Apply
University of Duisburg-Essen
International Office
Sandra Besch
Universitätsstr. 5
45117 Essen
Germany
Link to online application for applicants from outside EU/EWR