Environmental Toxicology University of Duisburg-Essen

All courses and examinations are held in English.

Environmental Toxicology (EnviTox) is an integrated interdisciplinary Master's degree programme that has been offered by the University of Duisburg-Essen since 2010. The course of study imparts knowledge on chemical properties of xenobiotics and other anthropogenic substances, their interactions with the biosphere, their detection and monitoring, and legal aspects related to this field.
EnviTox focuses on biology, chemistry and environmental sciences. Therefore, students with a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Ecology or similar fields of study are welcome to apply for the EnviTox programme.

EU and non-EU applicants: 15 July for the following winter semester

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Within the 16-week internship period, you can choose an internship location abroad.

The study concept includes a compulsory internship in the third semester. The internship consists of a 16-week research internship, which takes place either at the University of Duisburg-Essen or at another research institution in Germany or abroad. Students should deal with a scientific question in the field of ecotoxicology, collect data and analyse and discuss the data. Subsequently, a protocol will be written, which will be evaluated.

No tuition fees

Approx. 350 EUR/semester

Rent (in a student dorm): 240 to 420 EUR/month
Food products: approx. 160 EUR/month
Health insurance/costs for medication: 80 EUR/month
Garments: 40 EUR/month
Telephone/Internet/TV: 30 EUR/month
Activities: 50 EUR/month
We advise to have 750 EUR/month as living costs.

The formal requirements to apply for the EnviTox Master's programme include:

• A university degree in biology or chemistry
• The grade point average of the above-mentioned degree should be at least 2.7 (German grade).
• At least 15 credits should have been earned in two of the following three areas of expertise:
  • biology
  • chemistry
  • environmental sciences
• Practical knowledge in biological and/or analytical laboratory methods
• A practical Bachelor's thesis relevant for the field of Environmental Toxicology
• An English certification (see below)

With your application, you must provide an English certification of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) with a level of at least B2. Alternatively, you can submit a IELTS test score of minimum 6.5 or a TOEFL iBT with 90 points.

If English is an official language in your country of origin, it may be sufficient to submit proof that English was the language of instruction at school and university. However, if the level of English in the application appears to be too low, the admissions committee may require a certified English test (e.g. IELTS or TOEFL) afterwards.

EU and non-EU applicants: 15 July for the following winter semester

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It is possible to find part-time employment if your German skills are good. If you do not speak any German, it will be difficult for you to find a job at all (inside and outside of the university).

After you have received admission into the programme, you can apply for a student dorm room. This is the easiest way to find accommodation. The application form can be found here: https://www.stw-edu.de/en/accommodation/onlineapplication.

We have a career service centre that also gives a presentation as part of the programme (in the first semester). This will provide you with information on the German job market and on how to apply for jobs in Germany.