Atmosphere, Climate and Ecosystems, Master's Programme

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Kod: N2ACE

<p>Air pollution and climate change and its effect on ecosystems and human health are globally major challenges today and in the future. The Atmosphere, Climate and Ecosystems (ACE) Master Programme gives you the chance to learn how human activities are linked to physical and chemical properties of the atmosphere, climate and ecosystems and how related problems can be mitigated. You get the opportunity to take both fundamental and applied courses in the fields of atmospheric, climatic, earth and ecosystem sciences. The fundamental courses give you the tools needed to understand and analyse problems related to the interaction between atmosphere, climate and ecosystems. The applied courses are directly related to certain important ACE issues, such as mitigation, international agreements, global change and energy systems. The program is research oriented with leading researchers in ACE areas as teachers in the courses and up to a full year of thesis work done in a research group.</p> <p><strong>Career opportunities</strong><br /> The aim of ACE is to prepare you for research or administrative tasks where solid knowledge in atmospheric, climate and ecosystem science is of concern. Typically, after passing this master programme, you could initiate an academic career, conduct research on industrial applications or be an expert advisor within the governmental or business sector.</p> <p><strong>Outline of the program</strong></p> <p>The program starts with two mandatory courses (Sep-Nov):</p> <p><a href="https://www.gu.se/en/study-gothenburg/climate-change-in-an-earth-system-perspective-gvn460">Climate change in an earth system perspective (GVN460) 7.5 hec</a><br /> <a href="https://www.gu.se/en/study-gothenburg/biogeochemistry-gvk460">Biogeochemistry (GVK460) 7.5 hec</a> </p> <p>These two courses are then followed by optional courses (45 hec) hosted by several of the science departments.</p> <p>The final course on the program is the master thesis work</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://utbildning.gu.se/kurser/kurs_information/?courseId=ES2521">Master thesis work (60 hec)</a></li> </ul> <p>Alternatively you can make a 45 hec master thesis work and include one (15 hec)/two (7.5 hec) more optional course/s</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://utbildning.gu.se/kurser/kurs_information/?courseId=ES2561">Master thesis work (45 hec)</a></li> </ul> <p>Courses are also offered through the Nordic programme Atmosphere-Biosphere Studies (ABS).</p> <p><strong>Master thesis </strong><br /> It is recommended that your master thesis work (60 hec) is conducted towards the end of the Master's Programme. Doing a 60 hec thesis project is highly research related and beneficial for the understanding of the program topic and can be advantageous for continued studies.</p>

Behörighet

Bachelor's degree of at least 180 credits including at least 120 credits in natural sciences including at least 15 credits in basic chemistry. In addition, at least 15 credits in chemistry, 30 credits in earth science or 30 credits in biology are required. Eligibility for one of the profile subjects during the spring semester of year 1 requires at least: 30 credits of chemistry for the profile in atmospheric science, 30 credits of earth sciences for the profile in climate and 30 credits of biology for the profile in ecosystems. Applicants must prove their knowledge of English corresponding to English 6/English B from Swedish Upper Secondary School. For more information, see English language requirements on Universityadmissions.se

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• Atmosphere, Climate and Ecosystems, Master's Programme

  University of Gothenburg

  Startdatum: 2 september 2024

  Slutdatum: 7 juni 2026

  Studietakt: 100 %