Environmental Science

Description The MSc programme in Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary programme. This means that you will receive instruction from experts from different faculties and research institutions in their own research environment. You will only find this unique combination of study programme elements at the University of Copenhagen.  Graduates of Environmental Science will be able to analyse what happens in nature and people when exposed to potentially harmful substances. Consequently, you will know how to avoid or remedy the potentially toxic effects of chemicals, e.g. endocrine disrupting effects. And you will be able to handle specific issues such as degradation of oil and pesticides in soil, the toxicity of heavy metals to humans and organisms in the soil and risk assessment of harmful substances. As a student of Environmental Science, you will learn how environmentally harmful substances move and are degraded in the environment, and you will know what is toxic. And, most importantly, you will become an expert on what we can do to find solutions to the challenges. Read about the programme structure Career Opportunities As a graduate with expertise in environmental science, you have many career opportunities, and you are generally highly sought-after in the labour market. This is particularly true internationally where, among other things, new and ambitious EU legislation in the environmental area is creating many jobs within the EU administration and in companies required to comply with the new legislation. Recent graduates from the programme are, for example, working both in Denmark and abroad, e.g.: In R&D departments in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry or in consulting firms, where they, for instance, develop products which are not harmful to the environment. Within ‘cleantech’, with developing air filters, for example, and purifying water. Assessing chemicals allowed in, for example, food and toys, in ministries and government agencies such as the Danish Environmental Protection Agency. Handling natural disasters caused by chemical pollution, e.g. oil spills. Within legislation and regulation in, for example, ministries or in new municipalities and regions in Denmark. Admission Please read the specific admission requirements You apply directly through the online portal at the University of Copenhagen with all relevant documentation. In addition, documentation may be required verifying that your proficiency in English is at a specified level. Read about language requirements of the University of Copenhagen Tuition There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students outside EU, EAA, or from Switzerland. Read about tuition fees at the University of Copenhagen . Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition. Further Information Follow us on Facebook . Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education can be located at http://ufm.dk/en You will find information about the Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition About the Educational System in general visit the section The Danish Higher Education System