The Master's in Earth System Sciences (previously named Earth and Environment) addresses the urgently increasing global challenges like climate change, water scarcity, biodiversity loss and soil degradation. In consequence, there is a growing need for scientific professionals who have an in-depth understanding of processes below our feet and high in the atmosphere that shape our earth system.
What will you study during this Master’s?
The master’s programme Earth and Environment in Wageningen teaches students about the physical, chemical and/or ecological processes in soils, water and the atmosphere from an Earth Sciences perspective at different time and spatial scales. Challenges like climate change, food security and the provision of water require in depth knowledge of these processes. You will analyse interactions between soil, water, and the atmosphere on local and global scale. This is done by gaining advanced modelling and analytical skills for environmental research. The specialisations in the study programme are: Hydrology, Meteorology, Soil and Water Quality, or Earth Surface Dynamics. So do you want to apply scientific knowledge to real-world challenges for a sustainable future? Then the Mater’s programme Earth System Sciences is the right fit four you!
Why this programme?
- Explores how soil, water, air and ecosystems interact in our changing world.
- Gain hands-on experience with fieldwork, lab work, data analysis and modelling.
- Learn to connect local environmental processes to global challenges like climate change.
- Choose your own track and specialise in the topic that fits your interests and career goals.
