MAEnvironmental Science
| Study location | Hungary, Nyíregyháza |
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| Type | Master, full degree studies |
| Nominal duration | 4 semesters (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MA |
| Course code | Natural Science |
| Entry qualification | Bachelor diploma (or higher) BSc degrees obtained in several scientific fields are accepted. Programmes accepted as prerequisites for entry to a Master’s programme: English language skills at upper intermediate level or higher (at level CEFR B2 or IELTS 5.5) – Having a language certificate is not a compulsory requirement. The language level will be assessed during the online interview. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Territory requirements | Applications are accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Burundi, Cambodia, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo - Kinshasa, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Georgia, Ghana, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, Namibia, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, St Lucia, Syria, São Tomé & Príncipe, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Türkiye, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen. |
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| Language requirements | English |
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| Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) should be provided. All applicants must attend an online oral interview. The application procedure is based on an evaluation system of 100 points (50 points are given for motivation and educational background, and the other 50 points for language proficiency according to the online interview). Following the formal check-up of the application documents, the staff of the faculty will organize the oral entrance examination. The entrance exam is successful if the applicant reaches at least 60 points. For further information regarding the exam topics please visit our website: english.nye.hu/en/node/73 For admission to the Environmental Science MSc programme prior knowledge of previous studies in the following areas is required: For admission to the Master’s programme, students must have at least 80 credits from their previous studies. Please contact us if you have any doubts about your eligibility. |
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Overview
The aim of the training is to train environmental scientists with a high level of basic knowledge and appropriate practice in all disciplines necessary for the creative practice of the distinctively multidisciplinary environmental science, with a broad range of widely applicable and versatile skills, general literacy and a modern approach to science. They are prepared to meet society’s needs for the management and planning of environmental science. They are ready to pursue their studies at doctoral level.
In the Environmental Science study programme you will acquire the knowledge that will enable you to:
- recognise different environmental hazards and assess,
- carry out tests in environmental laboratories,
- find ways to identify and assess environmental hazards and damage,
- to find solutions to protect natural resources rational use of natural resources, to reduce waste
technologies, environmentally sound soil protection and water management,
- taking an active part in environmental projects.
Qualification: Environmental Scientist
The students have 6-week internship during the training.
Programme structure
Number of credits required for the Master’s degree: 120 credits
- orientation of the course: practice-oriented (60-70 per cent)
- credits for the thesis: 30 credits
- minimum number of credits of related practical training outside the institution: 6 credits
- minimum number of credits for optional subjects: 6 credits
Career opportunities
In health, food, plant protection, pharmaceutical, environmental and quality control laboratories. In national parks, nature conservation organisations, environmental, soil and water laboratories, municipal and non-governmental organisations carrying out research, management and service activities.