Earth and Environment

Wageningen University & Research

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Deze opleiding



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locatieWageningen
diplomamsc M Earth and Environment
typeregulier
start1 september
taalvolledig English
opleidingsduur2 jaar voltijd
accreditatiesNVAO
croho-code60100
numerus fixusnee
honoursnee
As a Wageningen Earth scientist you study our planet, including its atmosphere, at a wide range of spatial and temporal scales. You learn about the physical, chemical and biological processes in the Earth system, with a focus on the critical zone: the region where the different compartments (pedosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere) most actively interact.

This critical zone is also the place where natural processes and human needs often clash, leading to a wide range of environmental issues. Water scarcity, soil degradation, loss of biodiversity, pollution of the environment, vulnerability to severe weather and climate change are just a few examples of the challenges that need to be addressed urgently.

Based on field observations, lab experiments and model development you will be able to develop scenarios that describe expected changes. Thus you can have an important role in improving natural resources management and in removing obstacles to sustainable development.

Within the programme your can specalize in  Hydrology and Water Resources,  Meteorology and Air Quality,  Biology and Chemistry of Soil and Water, and Soil Geography and Earth Surface Dynamics.

Onderwijs

taal van onderwijs100% en
avondonderwijsn.v.t.
afstandsonderwijsn.v.t.
onderwijsvormen
computer exercise, group assignment, group discussion, individual assignment, lecture, literature study, oral presentation, poster presentation, practicum, research, research project, research proposal, self evaluation, self study, tutorial, working group
instruction modes

The first year consists of a few compulsory courses, courses related to your specialization and electives for further deepening or broadening. In the second year you gain research experience within the university in your thesis and you encoun ter additional working environments in during your internship.The courses in the programme comprise lectures and tutorials, group work, project assignments, lab-practicals, computer practicals, excursions and field work (in the Netherlands and abroad).



objectives

Academic training for positions as scientists or experts in the fields of geophysics (hydrology, meteorology), environmental chemistry (water, soil, atmosphere) or systems ecology (aquatic, terrestrial). Depending on their specialisation, graduates may take up positionsin their field of study as a consultant, adviser, engineer or researcher at a university (PhD-position) or research institute.



Na de studie

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Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt

With a master's degree in Earth and Environment, you can embark on an academic career as a PhD student, or as a scientific professional at a university, research institute or consultancy. Depending on your specialization, you can work as a meteorologist, hydrologist, water quality scientist or soil scientist in the public or private sector. For example, Earth and Environment alumni work as researcher, project leader, consultant, process or environmental technologist, technician, manager or policy maker. And they find jobs all over the world.



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