Environmental Science & Engineering

The way forward

In line with its learning objectives, the MSc Programme on Environmental Sciences and Engineering is introducing the trainees

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to Earth System Science and Climate Change,

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to environmental pollution impacts on environment, human and ecosystem health and the Earth system

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to modern analytical techniques to quantify environmental pollution, including health relevant and the essential climate variables, covering the full range of laboratory, in-situ and remote sensing methods, ground-based, aircraft or satellite-based

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to numerical modeling of air pollution and its climate impacts, covering all scales from molecular, local to global

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to antipollution technologies and

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to notions of Environmental Law, Economics and Management.

About Us

The Chemistry Department of the University of Crete as well as the collaborating Departments of Hellenic Mediterranean University have the appropriate logistical infrastructure for the implementation of the Program. The Department of Chemistry has the Environmental Chemical Processes Laboratory (ECPL) that is well equipped, with modern research laboratories and analytical instruments to perform innovative research, as well as the Environmental monitoring Station at Finokalia in Lasithi, a certified member of international atmospheric measurement networks EMEP, ACTRIS, GAW, ICOS through which the laboratory and the research work of graduate students is supported.

General Characteristics

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Duration

24 Months (full time)

Starts

October & February each year

Language

Greek or English

Fees

There are no fees

Language: The courses are taught in Greek or English depending on the audience. The Master thesis can be written in Greek or English after approval from the overseen committee.

Maximum number of admitted MSc students per year: 10 (after open call, selection is done based on qualifications and interview).

SDGS

The University of Crete supports the Sustainable Developement Goals

Find out more in the dedicated to SDGS UOC website

Good Health and Well-Being

Quality Education

Clean Water & Sanitation

Addordable & Clean Energy

Sustainable Cities & Communities

Responsible Consumption & Production

Climate Action

Life Below Water

Life on Land