Master of Science in Water Science University of Duisburg-Essen

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

The Master's programme in Water Science comprises four semesters, including a 26-week Master's thesis in the final semester. It comprises 120 credits (ECTS), including the Master's thesis (30 credit points). There are 37 credit points allocated to optional courses and 27 credit points allocated to practical courses.

For further information, see the module guide at:
https://www.uni-due.de/chemistry/study/study_programs/water_science_de.php
and: 
https://www.uni-due.de/water-science/lehre_en.php.

Exemplary timetables for semesters one to three are available on the Water Science homepage at:
https://www.uni-due.de/chemistry/study/study_programs/water_science_de.php
and:
https://www.uni-due.de/water-science/lehre_en.php.

None required but optional for Master's thesis

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.

Approx. 350 EUR per semester
The fee includes a semester ticket covering public transport in Germany (Germany semester ticket: "Deutschlandsemesterticket").

We recommend that students budget around 1,000 EUR per month for personal expenses (depending on costs of accommodation and living standard).

Highly qualified students may be employed as student research or teaching assistants at institutes within the Faculty of Chemistry as well as at research institutes affiliated with the university (IWW, IUTA). Companies in the region offer similar jobs.

Accommodation is available through the Student Residence Service or on the private market. Admission to the course does not automatically include an offer for a room but requires individual application. This can be done online at: https://www.stw-edu.de/wohnen-internationales/wohnen/fuer-bewerberinnen/bewerbung/. Rent for a single room in a student residence starts at just 310 EUR.