Master's Programme in Chemistry in Environmental Forensics
Örebro University
Key Information
Campus location
Örebro, Sweden
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 - 2 year
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
SEK 56,750 *
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* first instalment: 56750 SEK, Total fee: 227000 SEK
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Introduction
Environmental forensics is a multidisciplinary science combining various disciplines for increased knowledge of chemicals released into the environment and their effects on human and environmental health. The Master of Chemistry in Environmental Forensics (MSc) offers a broad education in close connection to research related to chemical safety, health, and the environment. This education gives you the opportunity to develop the knowledge needed for you to contribute to a sustainable society.
The program offers insight into several disciplines including (bio)analytical and environmental analysis to characterize the source and amount of chemical contaminants in the environment and describe their history. To facilitate a broad understanding of environmental forensics, the master's program includes a wide range of sciences, focusing on environmental chemistry, field sampling, human and environmental health, analytical chemistry, bioanalytical methods, and chemometrics. The education ensures students gain practical field experience, studying real-life cases adopted from industry and research projects. The program uses problem-based learning (PBL) to encourage active learning and to develop problem-solving abilities and good communication skills.
Year one covers the distribution of environmental pollutants, environmental toxicology, human exposure, chemical and bioanalytical methods, and advanced statistics. Year two includes chemical safety, risk assessment, green chemistry, and global sustainability followed by project work in a research group and/or with industry.
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Program Content
This two-year program comprises 120 Credits and leads to a Degree of Master of Science (120 Credits). The main field of study for the degree in chemistry. Students can also choose to follow a one-year curriculum, obtaining a Degree of Master of Science (60 credits). The program begins with the course The Transport of Pollutants through Soil, Water and Air, 15 Credits, discussing pollutants and their characteristics, origin, and distribution between different media (soil, water, and air).
The program gives students an in-depth theoretical background in the different fields of environmental forensics, including documentation of polluted areas, identification of pollution sources, transport modeling, and determination of environmental pollutants using advanced analytical methods. Aspects of human and environmental health are included as well as toxicology and bioanalytical methods for assessing the effects of chemicals and chemical mixtures. Descriptive and multivariate statistics, chemical safety, and risk assessment are also included in the study program. A problem-based learning approach based on environmental-forensic case studies is applied during the course of the program. These case studies, as well as the program as a whole, have strong links to research projects within the MTM Research Centre.
Program content
Year one
- The Transport of Pollutants in Soil, Water, and Air, 15 Credits
- Analytical Methods in Environmental Forensics I, 15 Credits
- Analytical Methods in Environmental Forensics II, 15 Credits
- Environmental Toxicology, 10 Credits
- Health Impacts of Environmental Exposure, 5 Credits
Year two
- Sustainability, Chemical Safety, and the Environment, 15 Credits
- Independent Project for the Degree of Master (120 Credits) in Chemistry, 45 Credits
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Örebro University in Times Higher Education rankings
For several consecutive years, Örebro University has come out strong in a number of Times Higher Education (THE) world rankings.
Örebro University on Shanghai ranking
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Career
Chemists with focus on environmental forensics are sought for in business, industries, research and governments. The education makes you eligible for high-end work in analytical chemistry, environmental chemistry, food safety and work in connection to environmental law and consulting. The Masters' degree qualifies for Ph D studies for a possible academic career in advanced analytical chemistry.
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