Master programme Limnology and Oceanography

The Universiteit van Amsterdam offers a master’s programme in Limnology and Oceanography, devoted to the biology, chemistry, and physics of aquatic ecosystems, in order to gain a better understanding and achieve better protection of the world’s aquatic resources. This multidisciplinary master’s programme is an advanced study programme, focusing on freshwater ecosystems (limnology) as well as marine ecosystems (oceanography).

Limnology and Oceanography provides a challenging study programme for all those interested in the aquatic sciences, and offers prospects for exciting careers in both science and society.

Master programme Earth and Environmental Sciences

Understanding environmental processes is crucial for identifying and preventing environmental problems in water, soils and landscapes at different temporal and spatial scales. In the MSc. Environmental Sciences, which is part of the MSc in Chemistry: Analytical Sciences, we learn how to investigate the role of chemicals in ecosystems and to understand their fate as a function of the properties of abiotic and biotic compartments. The emphasis of the programme is on environmental chemistry and ecotoxicology, analysis, risk assessment and modeling, and general environmental sciences. Among the courses offered are: Environmental Chemistry, Principles of Analytical Sciences, Separation Sciences, Biogeochemical Cycles and Assessment of Chemical and Natural Hazards. Furthermore, courses such as Aquatic Ecotoxicology and Water Management, Environmental Measuring Techniques, are offered. The programme aims at combining a thorough understanding of environmental sciences and environmental analysis with knowledge about earth surface properties and phenomena in order to comprehend and mitigate causes, effects and solutions of environmental issues. Graduate students will be able to apply this knowledge in areas of policy formulation, planning, monitoring, risk assessment, and integrated land and water management.