Master of Science in Water Science
Advance your career in water science with a comprehensive interdisciplinary Master's degree in Germany.
Best for:Best for science and engineering graduates seeking specialized expertise in water chemistry, microbiology, and environmental analysis.
Overview
The Master of Science in Water Science at the University of Duisburg-Essen is a four-semester, full-time graduate program taught entirely in English. The curriculum combines core disciplines such as analytical chemistry, environmental microbiology, and water chemistry with flexible specialization options and hands-on laboratory courses. Students complete a research-oriented practical course and conclude the program with a substantial 26-week Master's thesis. Graduates receive rigorous interdisciplinary training designed for careers in environmental management, water technology, and academic research.
What you'll do
- Complete compulsory modules in applied analytical chemistry, microbiology, chemometrics, and water chemistry
- Participate in hands-on laboratory courses focusing on environmental microbiology and analytical chemistry
- Select and complete optional advanced courses from a wide range of water-related specializations
- Execute a 26-week research-oriented Master's thesis in the final semester
- Engage in independent research projects and collaborative scientific tasks
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in natural sciences or engineering with chemical, analytical, biological, and microbiological content
Degree offered: Master of Science
Language: English; B2 level required, demonstrated via an official certificate such as IELTS Academic 6.5
Instruction: English
- Background in natural sciences or engineering with relevant laboratory experience
- Completed experimental Bachelor's thesis on a topic relevant to water science
- Documented practical coursework in essential chemical, analytical, and microbiological methods
- Familiarity with fundamental chemical and biological laboratory safety protocols
- Minimum GPA of 66 out of 100 or 3.0 or better in the German grading system
- Applicants from China, Vietnam, and India must provide an APS certificate
- Non-EU applicants must enclose a letter of recommendation from their home institution
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-07-31
Applicants must complete the online application form available through the university's campus portal. Submit all required academic transcripts, language certificates, and supporting documents before the stated deadline. Non-EU applicants must include an additional letter of recommendation, and students from specific countries must include an APS certificate.
- Application form
- BSc transcripts
- Language certificate
- Letter of recommendation
- APS certificate
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