Environmental Chemistry and Health
You will be introduced to subjects such as Environmental chemistry, Ecotoxicology, Human toxicology and Epidemiology. You will learn how to develop ways to avoid the adverse effects that chemical substances have on the environment and on people's health.
You will be introduced to subjects such as Environmental chemistry, Ecotoxicology, Human toxicology and Epidemiology.
You will learn how to develop ways to avoid the adverse effects that chemical substances have on the environment and on people's health.
Name: Environmental Chemistry and Health
Duration: 2 years
European transfer credits: 120 ECTS
Language: English
The programme focuses on the presence of chemical and polluting substances in the environment. You will gain an insight into their potential harmful effects to both the environment and to public health.
You will for example work with subjects such as the greenhouse effect, the breaking down of oil and pesticides in the soil, the toxic effects of heavy metals and risk assessment of harmful substances.
Examples of areas you can study:
- Environmental chemistry
- Ecotoxicology
- Human toxicology
- Epidemiology
Teaching varies between lectures, classroom instruction, exercises and field trips. Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions.
The final 6 months you will be making your MSc thesis. The thesis is a scientific research project, often carried out in collaboration with one of university's industrial partners.
Graduation from the master's degree programme confers the title Master of Science (MSc).
Entry Requirements
To be admitted to an MSc programme, you must have a bachelor degree in a relevant subject.
There are special entry requirements for the elite master.
In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English is at a specified level.
Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels.
To find out how you can get your foreign certificate assessed for recognition here in Denmark, see the Danish Agency for International Education .
Admission
The application deadline for MSc programmes varies according to the educational institution. Contact the individual institution for further information regarding its application deadline and forms.
Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.
Tuition
There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students, unless you are a student from a Nordic or EU country, or from Liechtenstein.
Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.
Contact the individual institution for more specific information.
Semester Start
An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1 and February 1.
Educational Institutions
You can study Environmental Chemistry and Health in Copenhagen.
University of Copenhagen
At the University of Copenhagen Environmental Chemistry and Health can be studied as a:
- 2-year masters degree programme (120 ECTS)
- 2-year elite masters degree programme (120 ECTS)
You also have the possibility to take single courses or subjects within the programme.
Read more about the programme at www.ku.dk .
For Further Information
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
You can find information on practical issues related to your study visit in Denmark with Danish Agency for International Education:
Posted Apr 04, 2008 01:40 PM
