Master of Science in Environmental Engineering

Unlock your potential and make an impact on our planet! This master programme in Environmental Engineering, features a unique emphasis on water resource management.

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About the programme
Duration

2 years (4 semesters)

Language of instruction

English

ECTS credits

120

Start of studies

August every year

This programme features a unique emphasis on water resource management.

Water scarcity and pollution pose significant global challenges, this programme equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to develop sustainable solutions. In this study programme, you will explore topics in water quality assessment, treatment technologies, and environmental regulations in order to come up with innovate practical solutions. 

This programme provides you with practical skills, modern laboratory facilities, and theoretical understanding. Furthermore, you get the opportunity to collaborate with the industry on real-world projects. Our international faculty will guide you in developing innovative and practical solutions. 

Career prospects

Graduated students qualify for positions within environmental technology and management in the private and public sector, including research institutions, engineering companies, public offices, or as technical consultants/environmental advisors in industrial enterprises.

Candidates can also qualify for relevant PhD positions at the University of Stavanger, other universities in Norway or abroad.

Learning outcomes

All study programmes at the UiS have a set of defined learning targets. Read more about the learning outcome for this study programme.

After having completed the master’s programme in Environmental Engineering, the student shall have acquired the following learning outcomes, in terms of knowledge, skills and general competences:

Knowledge

K1: The candidate has advanced level knowledge in water chemistry and microbial Ecology of aquatic systems.

K2: The candidate has extensive knowledge of sources, conversion and transportation of vital chemical components for overall water quality in freshwater and marine recipients.

K3: The candidate knows how to characterise water quality and perform aquatic process analysis based on continuity principles and biogeochemical conversion processes.

K4: The candidate knows how to stay current in environmental science and technologies by applying information resources and industrial contacts.

K5: The candidate has advanced level knowledge in technologies for treatment of potable water, and municipal and industrial wastewater.

K6: The candidate has advanced level knowledge of criteria for environmental risk assessment, including key parameters for fate and effect evaluations in receiving aquatic systems.

Skills

S1: The candidate is able to apply and evaluate disciplinary knowledge to diagnose aquatic ecological problems and suggest adequate solutions based on holistic ecological reasoning, including analysis and evaluation of field data.

S2: The candidate can apply basic field equipment for limnological and hydrological measurements including sampling techniques of sediments and free water masses. Furthermore, candidates know how to perform fundamental laboratory methods for water quality analysis and laboratory tests for design and operational analysis of treatment unit processes.

S3: The candidate is competent for work in water quality and ecotoxicological laboratories and acquainted with methods for water quality characterization and toxic analyses. The candidate can adequately document analytical results including formal reporting.

S4: The candidate is able to perform advanced-level water and wastewater characterization, including laboratory testing, and apply mass and energy balances for design, and operational analysis of treatment processes.

S5: The candidate can use advanced computer tools and system models for simulation and system identification of aquatic systems and water treatment processes.

S6: The candidate is knows how to apply key parameters for environmental risk management and apply environmental risk assessment tools to relevant problems in industry.

General Competence

G1: The candidate can contribute to original analysis, innovation and entrepreneurship via development and realization of sustainable products, systems and solutions.

G2: The candidate has a profound understanding of environmental, human health, and societal consequences of ecological impacts on aquatic environments, and competences to view these in ethical and life-cycle perspectives.

G3: The candidate is able to communicate advanced technical and natural scientific knowledge to a wide range of audiences both orally and written. Furthermore, candidates are able to direct attention to the importance and consequences of environmental technology.

G4: The candidate can contribute to scientific discussions, show respect and understanding of other disciplines, and contribute to multidisciplinary projects.

Study plan and courses

Already a student? Find the full study programme description and study plan here
  • Compulsory courses

  • Courses or exchange studies 3rd semester - 30 points

    • Courses at UiS 3rd semester

    • Exchange studies 3rd semester

Academic requirements

A bachelor’s degree in engineering or other technical/natural sciences degrees with at least 15 ECTS credits in chemistry and basic knowledge in biology. Applicants must have the equivalent of 25 ECTS credits in mathematics, 5 ECTS credits in statistics and 7,5 ECTS credits in Physics. As several courses contain integrated chemistry, an individual and academic assessment of the applicants will be made.

Admission to this master's programme requires a minimum grade average comparable to a Norwegian C (according to ECTS Standards) in your bachelor's degree. Applicants with a result Second-class lower Division or lower are not qualified for admission.

Supplementary rules for admission (PDF)

Application and admission

Student life at UiS

Student exchange

By going on exchange to one of our partner institutions abroad as part of your studies, you will have an opportunity to get a unique education. In addition to improving your career opportunities, you grow as a person and gain the ability to greater reflect on the topics you study as part of your degree. All about exchange

Students may choose to study abroad gaining international experience outside the programme during the 3rd semester.

During the exchange semester you should choose courses similar to your programme. The courses you want to take abroad must be approved by the department. It is important that the courses from abroad do not overlap with courses you have already taken. You must choose at least one non-science/technological course equivalent to 5-10 ECTS (e.g. economics, languages, ethics, project management, green transition or similar).

More opportunities

In addition to the recommended universities listed below, The University of Stavanger has a number of agreements with universities outside Europe that are applicable to all students at The University of Stavanger, provided that they find a relevant subject offering. Within the Nordic region, all students can use the Nordlys and Nordtek networks.

Find out more: https://www.uis.no/en/outbound-exchange-network-and-agreements

Recommended institutions:

  • Aalborg University, Denmark
  • Lund University, Sweden
  • University of Wageningen, Netherlands
  • San Diego State University, USA
  • Estonian University of Life Sciences, Estonia

Contact your study adviser at the Faculty if you have questions about guidance and pre-approval of courses: Alina Fandieieva

General questions about exchange:

Go to the exchange guide in the Digital student service desk

Student exchange

  • All countries

    Aalborg Universitet

    Aalborg Universitet (AAU) er kjent for å benytte seg av problembasert læring i grupper, noe som kan by på en spennende læringsprosess.

    Estonian University of Life Sciences

    Estonian University of Life Sciences (EMÜ) har røtter tilbake til 1848 og er et grønt universitet, som både forsker på og underviser i bærekraft. Her får du sjansen for å oppleve det moderne Estland og samtidig bo i en historisk by.

    San Diego State University

    San Diego State University (SDSU) ligger helt sør i California, på grensen til Mexico, og bare et par timers kjøretur fra Los Angeles. Dette er en svært populær utvekslingsdestinasjon for UiS-studenter.

    Teknisk högskola Lund

    Lunds Universitets historie går tilbake til 1666, og det rangeres jevnlig blant verdens 100 beste universiteter.

    UniLaSalle

    The École des Metiers et de l´Environnement (EME) and Uni LaSalle have merged into a single higher education institution dedicated to Environmental Sciences: Institut Polytechnique La Salle (IPLS).

    Wageningen University & Research

    Wageningen University er i en årrekke blitt kåret til det beste universitetet i Nederland. Et utvekslingsopphold ved Wageningen er en unik mulighet til å studere interessante fag i et internasjonalt studiemiljø.

  • Danmark

    Aalborg Universitet

    Aalborg Universitet (AAU) er kjent for å benytte seg av problembasert læring i grupper, noe som kan by på en spennende læringsprosess.

  • Estland

    Estonian University of Life Sciences

    Estonian University of Life Sciences (EMÜ) har røtter tilbake til 1848 og er et grønt universitet, som både forsker på og underviser i bærekraft. Her får du sjansen for å oppleve det moderne Estland og samtidig bo i en historisk by.

  • Frankrike

    UniLaSalle

    The École des Metiers et de l´Environnement (EME) and Uni LaSalle have merged into a single higher education institution dedicated to Environmental Sciences: Institut Polytechnique La Salle (IPLS).

  • Nederland

    Wageningen University & Research

    Wageningen University er i en årrekke blitt kåret til det beste universitetet i Nederland. Et utvekslingsopphold ved Wageningen er en unik mulighet til å studere interessante fag i et internasjonalt studiemiljø.

  • Sverige

    Teknisk högskola Lund

    Lunds Universitets historie går tilbake til 1666, og det rangeres jevnlig blant verdens 100 beste universiteter.

  • USA

    San Diego State University

    San Diego State University (SDSU) ligger helt sør i California, på grensen til Mexico, og bare et par timers kjøretur fra Los Angeles. Dette er en svært populær utvekslingsdestinasjon for UiS-studenter.

Contact

Higher Executive Officer
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Faculty of Science and Technology
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Associate Professor
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Faculty of Science and Technology
Department of Chemistry, Bioscience and Environmental Engineering