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Master in Environmental Sciences

 120 credits                 Period of 4 semesters (maximum 6 semesters).
 Languages                  French B1 Level required (Mandatory) -  English B1 Level required  (Mandatory)
 5 specializations     Biodiversity, ecosystems and society I Climate impacts I Ecological Transition and Society I Energy I Water science.

 

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From the start of the 2024 academic year, the Master's degree in Environmental Sciences is awarded by the Institute of Environmental Sciences, in collaboration with the Faculties of Science, Social Sciences, Economics and Management, Law and Medicine

the assets of the master in environmental science 

MUSE proposes an interdisciplinary approach to studying the functioning of the environment and its interaction with humans and society. Each of the environmental issues addressed during the course - climate, energy, water, biodiversity, territories - is studied from the point of view of science, social sciences, economics ,  law and health.

The curriculum offers : "Biodiversity, Ecosystems and Society", "Climate Impacts", "Ecological Transition and Society", "Energy" and "Water Sciences".

  • Alpine workshop: In the first semester of studies, students tackle environmental issues through field experience in Valais.
  • Practical workshops: In the second and third semesters of studies, students carry out field work related to the chosen specialization. Depending on the case: natural environment sampling, sampling, data collection and analysis, land use planning project, community development project taking climate change into account, etc.
  • Internship: Students have the opportunity to complete an internship equivalent to six ECTS credits.

The development of environmental sciences is galloping. Environmental professions are changing rapidly, whether in environmental management, in government offices, international organizations, NGOs, citizen organizations, design offices, engineering offices or companies, such as the chemical or food industry.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in science, economics, social sciences, international relations, medicine, law or any equivalent study direction. Applications by students from other study directions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. An additional course load  of 9 ECTS to 30 ECTS may be requested (as entrance requirement or as additional courses to be followed parallel to the Master’s programme).
  • HES students in disciplines related to environmental sciences: Additional training from 9 ECTS to 30 ECTS may be requested (co- or pre-requisite). 
  • Language requirements : B1 French and B1 English

Entry into the master’s program takes place only once a year in September.

February 28: Registration deadline for all graduates (AV短视频, Universities in Switzerland or abroad).

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