Master's Programme in Transdisciplinary Studies of Climate, Environment and Energy, STUDY TRACK in Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology

Entry requirements

General entry requirements

Specific entry requirements: A Bachelor’s degree within Natural Science or Engineering including at least 15 ECTS Chemistry, 6 ECTS Geology and 15 ECTS Mathematics or Statistics or equivalent.

Months of entry

August, September

Course content

How do chemicals shape our environment, and what tools can we use to safeguard ecosystems and human health?

Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology addresses the impact of chemicals in our ecosystems, focusing on their interactions, risks, and management. By examining both natural and anthropogenic chemical processes, students will gain the expertise to tackle issues such as pollution, toxic spills, and regulatory compliance.
This track is ideal for students with a keen interest in combining laboratory research and fieldwork to solve environmental challenges.

This study track is one of nine available. To learn more about all the study tracks, visit: Master’s Programme in Transdisciplinary Studies of Climate, Environment and Energy

What to expect
The programme emphasises:

• Chemical analysis: Training in advanced techniques for monitoring environmental pollutants.
• Risk assessment: Developing skills to evaluate chemical hazards and propose mitigation strategies.
• Ethical perspectives: Understanding the regulatory and ethical considerations of chemical safety.

Core modules include Risk Assessment and Regulation of Chemicals, Environmental Biogeochemistry, and Toxicology for Environmental Scientists.

Participating universities
This study track connects students with three leading institutions:

1. Stockholm University (Sweden): Laying the foundation with a transdisciplinary perspective on climate, energy, and environment, as well as providing knowledge on the toxicology and risk assessment frameworks of chemicals, and training in laboratory and field work.
2. Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen (Germany): Specialising in analytical chemistry and toxicology.
3. University of Bucharest (Romania): Offering opportunities for master’s thesis research in environmental chemistry and toxicology.

Through this track, students will gain a robust skill set to address global chemical and environmental challenges.