Subjects: Economics, Environmental Studies, Meteorology, Environmental Management, Ecosystem Sciences, Health Management, Health Sciences, Global & European Studies, Technical Health Systems
M.Sc.
Degree
120
ECTS
English only
Language
Winter semester: 15 Jul/15 Apr
Application Deadlines
2 Years (starting: Winter semester)
Duration
Free
Tuition Fees (per semester)
Start Dates
Winter Semester: October
Starting
Winter semester
Application:
students from Non-EU/EEA Countries (minus Switzerland): directly at the University (incl. VPD from uni-assist)students from EU/EEA Countries (plus Switzerland): directly at the University
The master's program Environment, Climate Change, and Health aim to address current issues and questions of the 21st century and find solutions to climate- and environment-associated global changes. It focuses on diseases related to environmental and climate change, on strategies to handle and prevent these medical conditions, on mitigation and adaptation policies, on interdependent responsibilities of policy, industry, and the general public, as well as on possibilities and strategies for a climate- and environment-friendly and healthy lifestyle.
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
Previous Degree
Bachelor's degree in economics, social, natural or health science, health economics, nursing, philosophy & economics, medicine or public health.
The bachelor's degree should reflect at least lectures comprising 30 ECTS points within health and/or natural science, preferably (human-)biology, (bio)chemistry, and geosciences.
Applications may already be submitted before completion of the bachelor's degree; however, a total of at least 150 credit points with a final german grade of 2.5 or better must be earned by the time of application.
Conditional Admission is possible. Special conditions may comprise up to 20 credit points.
GPA (German System) 2.50
GPA Comment
A final german grade of 2.5 or better.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.
English
CEFR English
min B2
TOEFL iBT
min 95
IELTS
min 7
Cambridge
min C1 Advanced (CAE)
German
CEFR German
min A1 Specification: It can be obtained during the first year of the program.
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? no
Additional information:
If your first study program or your high school degree was completed in English, an official certificate from your university is also sufficient evidence. For applicants with the German Abitur: The language level C1 or better is accepted as proof of your English language skills.
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
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Winter Semester (starting in October)
Germany
Winter Semester: -
Another EU Country
Winter Semester: -
Rest of the world
Winter Semester: -
Applications are open from:
Winter semester:April 15 (Non EU)
Summer semester:
Spring semester:
Explanation regarding the application period
EU citizens can apply until registration deadline.
students from Non-EU/EEA Countries (minus Switzerland): directly at the University (incl. VPD from uni-assist)students from EU/EEA Countries (plus Switzerland): directly at the University
Application Fee:
€ 75 for the first application, € 30 for each additional
Application Documents
The following documents are mandatory for application (under reserve):
Preliminary review documentation via uni-assist (only necessary for international, non-EU-citizen).
Curriculum vitae.
English language certificate (see language requirements).
German language certificate (see language requirements).
A written presentation of course-specific competencies (letter of motivation) (max. 2 pages) stating the skills and expertise that qualify you for the study program.
An informal declaration on the independent preparation of written presentation of course-specific competencies.
Certificate of general university entrance qualification (copy)*.
Secondary school leaving certificate including subjects and grades (original language + certified translation in German or English).
Academic qualification:
A bachelor's degree with a final grade of 2.5 ("gut") or better in economics, social, natural or health science, health economics, nursing, philosophy & economics, medicine or public health. The bachelor's degree should reflect at least lectures comprising 30 ECTS points within health and/or natural sciences, or
Bachelor's degree transcript of records (or comparable degree) including subjects and grades - at least 150 ECTS points with a final grade of 2.5 or better based on the German grading system (original language + certified translation in German or English) and in addition an informal list of modules for which no evidence of performance exists yet.
If available, evidence of special qualifications (study-specific professional training or internships, periods abroad, awards such as scholarships, etc.) and interdisciplinary study skills.
If applicable, request for disadvantage compensation.
*The certificate of general university entrance qualification means a document that allows you to enroll in a university, usually a high school diploma (equivalent to the German Abitur, containing subjects and grades) and/or a university entrance test.
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