Examination Course in Environmental Science

Education facts

Code: ES2500

In the Examination course, you do an independent work under the guidance of one of our teachers. During the course, you get both general guidance together with your classmates and individual supervision during the work. You present your thesis, both in a written report and orally at a seminar. The examination is based on participation in the literature course, the report and the seminar. You can also choose to perform graduate work in environmental science with emphasis in one of the following areas: \- Earth Sciences (ES2504), 30 hec \- Chemistry (ES2505), 30 hec For the courses with special emphasis, please contact the student counsellor for the notification and additional information.

Entry requirements

A Bachelor of Science (biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental science-natural science, physics) or equivalent, and at least 30 credits within environmental science-natural science out of which at least 15 credits are at advanced level. Applicants must prove their knowledge of English: English 6/English B from Swedish Upper Secondary School or the equivalent level of an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL, IELTS.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Examination Course in Environmental Science

  University of Gothenburg

  Start date: 19 January 2026

  End date: 7 June 2026

  Pace of study: 100 %