Master's Programme in Environmental Science - Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry
The Master’s Programme in Environmental Science focussing on Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry traces the path of a contaminant from its creation to its far-reaching effects on the environment. With the tools, methods and critical thinking skills you acquire, you will be equipped to examine the issues and make an impact.
How does human activity like industrial manufacturing, transportation and use of consumer goods release chemicals into the environment? How do the physical and chemical properties of these contaminants, as well as environmental factors, affect how they spread through air, water, soil and how they bioaccumulate in food webs?
To answer these questions, you will learn the theory and application of chemical analysis, physical-chemical modelling, toxicology and risk assessment of environmental contaminants. You will learn how to take samples and analyse trace quantities of chemicals from various environments. By studying toxicology, you will learn how exposure to contaminants can negatively impact living organisms through mechanisms-of-action in addition to learning about new tools in toxicology research.
In addition to introducing you to the toolbox of environmental toxicology, this programme also introduces you to European and international regulatory systems designed to keep human and environmental exposures to a minimum. With a deep understanding of environmental toxicology and chemistry, you will be able to critically examine and discuss limitations, uncertainties and possible sources of error in regulatory risk assessments of organic chemicals.
A Master’s Programme in Environmental Science focussing on Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry from Stockholm University prepares you for a stimulating career in environmental managementand consulting in private or governmental sectors or for a successful Ph.D. education and research career, anywhere in the world. Environmental Scientists are needed in numerous sectors of society, for example as environmental or sustainability specialists in the private sector and at Non-Governmental-Organisations (NGOs), as well as at government agencies.
The programme employs a variety of learning activities, including lectures, individual and group assignments, field excursions/sampling campaigns, laboratory work, seminars, discussions and workshops and presentations. The programme will also introduce students to several relevant agencies in society handling environmental issues.
Information for admitted students autumn 2024
Congratulations! You have been admitted at Stockholm University and we hope that you will enjoy your studies with us.
In order to ensure that your studies begin as smoothly as possible we have compiled a short checklist for the beginning of the semester.
Follow the instructions on whether you have to reply to your offer or not.
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Checklist for admitted students
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Activate your university account
The first step in being able to register and gain access to all the university's IT services.
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Register at your department
Registration can be done in different ways. Read the instructions from your department below.
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Read all the information on this page
Here you will find what you need to know before your course or programme starts.
IMPORTANT
Your seat may be withdrawn if you do not register according to the instructions provided by your department.
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Reply to your admission offer!
First admission round:
You have to actively accept the seat you have been offered. To confirm that you wish to keep your place, send an email to admission@aces.su.se no later than 30 April 2024. If you don't do that by the deadline, you will lose the place that you've been offered.
Second admission round:
If you applied to the Second round, you must reply to your admissions offer at Universityadmissions.se at the latest 19 July 2024.
Registration
Admitted students
Register on the web (Ladok for students) no later than 28 August. Web registration opens August 5. If you have not studied at Stockholm University before, you first need to activate your university account.
Conditionally admitted
If you are conditionally admitted you must be able to show the appropriate documents to prove your eligibility to be able to register for the course. To show that you fulfil the requirement and to remove the conditional admittance, please contact us at the department, studeranu@aces.su.se.
How to decline your offer
If you decid not to attend, it’s important that you decline your place as soon as possible so that other students can be awarded a place. Follow the instructions given under Universityadmission.se – ‘Application’ ( antagning.se – Mina sidor) after you log in. Read more here – Declining your offer – an important step.
Roll call
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Master’s programme in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry
Obligatory roll-call with information about your studies
Date: Wednesday 28th August
Time: 10:00
Place: Högbom hall, Geoscience building
If you are unable to participate in roll call please contact our student councellors at studeranu@aces.su.se.
Disability Services
Stockholm University provides targeted study support to students with long-term disabilities.
Read more: Studying with a disability
Welcome activities
Stockholm University organises a series of welcome activities that stretch over a few weeks at the beginning of each semester. The programme is voluntary (attendance is optional) and includes Arrival Service at the airport and an Orientation Day, see more details about these events below.
Your department may also organise activities for welcoming international students. More information will be provided by your specific department.
Find your way on campus
Stockholm University's main campus is in the Frescati area, north of the city centre. While most of our departments and offices are located here, there are also campus areas in other parts of the city.
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For new international students
How does human activity like industrial manufacturing, transportation and use of consumer goods release chemicals into the environment? How do the physical and chemical properties of these contaminants, as well as environmental factors, affect how they spread through air, water, soil and how they bioaccumulate in food webs?
To answer these questions, you will learn the theory and application of chemical analysis, physical-chemical modelling, toxicology and risk assessment of environmental contaminants. You will learn how to take samples and analyse trace quantities of chemicals from various environments. By studying toxicology, you will learn how exposure to contaminants can negatively impact living organisms through mechanisms-of-action in addition to learning about new tools in toxicology research.
In addition to introducing you to the toolbox of environmental toxicology, this programme also introduces you to European and international regulatory systems designed to keep human and environmental exposures to a minimum. With a deep understanding of environmental toxicology and chemistry, you will be able to critically examine and discuss limitations, uncertainties and possible sources of error in regulatory risk assessments of organic chemicals.
A Master’s Programme in Environmental Science focussing on Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry from Stockholm University prepares you for a stimulating career in environmental managementand consulting in private or governmental sectors or for a successful Ph.D. education and research career, anywhere in the world. Environmental Scientists are needed in numerous sectors of society, for example as environmental or sustainability specialists in the private sector and at Non-Governmental-Organisations (NGOs), as well as at government agencies.
The programme employs a variety of learning activities, including lectures, individual and group assignments, field excursions/sampling campaigns, laboratory work, seminars, discussions and workshops and presentations. The programme will also introduce students to several relevant agencies in society handling environmental issues.
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Programme overview
The basic structure of the programme: year 1 - compulsory courses; year 2 - degree project (30, 45 or 60 credits) + potentially optional courses.
Year 1
Compulsory courses 60 credits
Autumn semester
Large Scale Challenges to Climate and Environment (15 credits)
Pollution Dynamics (7.5 credits)
Contaminant Analysis (7.5 credits)
Spring semester
Toxicology for Environmental Scientists (7.5 credits)
Research Trends in Toxicology (7.5 credits)
Risk assessment and regulation of Chemicals (7.5 credits)
Environmental Field Studies (7.5 credits )
Year 2
Autumn semester
Degree project; choose between 60, 45 and 30 credits degree project:
* Degree project 60 credits or
* 15 optional courses + degree project 45 credits or
* Optional courses 30 credits (+degree project 30 credits in spring semester)Suggested optional courses:
Climate Change Solutions (MI2006) 7,5 credits
Decision-making and Environmental Risks (MI8025) 7,5 credits
Air Quality - from emissions to impacts (MI7026) 7,5 credits
Data Analysis and Model Evaluation Tools in Environmental and Climate Science (MI7025), 7,5 hpSpring semester
Degree project 30 - 60 credits
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How to apply
Apply online
Create an account and submit your online application via the central Swedish application site universityadmissions.se and pay the application fee/document fee exemption.
First admission round
The first admissions round is specifically for international studentsSecond admission round
The Second admission round is an alternative for students from EU/EEA countries as they do not need a residence permit. Non-EU/EEA students will most likely not have enough time to obtain their permit before the start of the semester.A successful admissions process depends a lot on meeting deadlines. Read more about imortant dates
Required supporting documentation
For the Master’s programmes in Environmental Science please attach a motivation letter.
You also need to provide documention of all of your previous higher education studies. This means you need to provide documentation of your completed degree(s), and transcripts with courses and grades.
You also need to show you meet the English requirement. Some applicants meet the requirement based on previous studies, while others demonstrate their English ability by submitting English test results.Much of what you need to submit – and how – is based on where you completed your studies. Read more on universityadmissions.se.
Selection process
Selection criteria:
Relevance of previous studies in relation to the programme and motivation letter
Reply to your admission offer!
First admission round:
You have to actively accept the seat you have been offered. To confirm that you wish to keep your place, send an email to admission@aces.su.se. If you don't do that by the deadline, you will lose the place that you've been offered.
Second admission round:
If you applied to the Second round, you must reply to your admissions offer at Universityadmissions.se by the deadline in second part of July.
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More information
Master's programmes in Environmental Science
Professor Cynthia A. de Wit presents Master's programmes in Environmental Science
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Meet us
Miranda Nilsson
For Miranda Nilsson, finding employment after her studies was a breeze. Her internship during the final year of her master's program in environmental science led to a permanent position as an environmental consultant once her thesis was completed. Read more about Miranda here
Forever Chemicals
PFAS contamination in Europe far more widespread than previously reported – Q&A with Professor Ian Cousins on the findings of the Forever Pollution Project
Read the article on our website: https://www.aces.su.se/news/pfas-contamination-in-europe-far-more-widespread-than-previously-reported-qa-with-professor-ian-cousins-on-the-findings-of-the-forever-pollution-project/ -
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