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Earth Sciences

Offered by: University of Amsterdam
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Program type: MSc
Keywords: hydrology, ecology, land processes
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Diploma: MSc Earth Sciences
Type: Regular study programme
Mode: Full-time

Credits: 120 ECTS, 24 months
Language of instruction: English

Starts in: September, february
CROHO-code: 66986

Global change, the increasing demand for scarce resources and the degradation and pollution of landscape, soil and water means that we need skilled professionals now more than ever. Professionals who understand the earth as a complex system and are able to direct our world into a more sustainable future.

Why study Earth Sciences at the University of Amsterdam?
• You have an inquisitive mind and like the challenge to find solutions for the complex environmental issues that are facing our changing planet.
• You wish to acquire in-depth insight on the functioning of environmental processes affecting our planet, and use this to challenge existing knowledge and contribute to practical solutions and applications.
• You are eager to combine scientific interest in earth sciences with related fields in ecology, hydrology, environmental chemistry and human impact studies to understand their complex interaction, which is required to address the global, regional and local processes.
• You have a quantitative attitude, and are eager to learn, use and apply state of the art analytical methods which can include and combine e-science based techniques, advanced laboratory techniques and field measurement techniques.
• You want to become part of inspiring research projects, in both national and international settings.
What you can expect from Earth Sciences at the University of Amsterdam:
• two different study tracks: Geo-ecological Dynamics focusing on in depth scientific training and Environmental Managementconcentrating on interdisciplinary training how to manage the geo-ecosystems of our planet.
• an inspiring scientific environment where scientist work in a stimulating interdisciplinary setting on the cutting edge between physical geography, ecology, hydrology and environmental chemistry, combined in the Institute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics (IBED)
• IBED offers you a wide range of brand new and state of the art facilities (E-science labs including GIS, Remote sensing and geo-ecological modelling, Soil- and environmental chemistry as well erosion labs) to enable you to let your work meet the latest scientific standards.

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