Environmental Sciences (Bachelor)

Degree	Bachelor of Science
Standard duration of study	6 semesters
Language of instruction	German
Start of programme	winter semester
Admission	restricted admission

Keeping an eye on the environment: What happens when you fertilise a field? The plants grow better. But what effects does the fertiliser have on the soil, the groundwater, the atmosphere? These are the kinds of questions you deal with as an environmental scientist.

If you are interested in the interrelationships within an ecosystem and the interaction between humans and nature, environmental sciences is a great choice.

What is special about TU Braunschweig?

You investigate which processes take place in ecosystems, how different substances react with each other, how their transport paths run and what effects this has on the environment.

Your main concern is to uncover and solve problems that can arise as a result of human intervention in nature.

Ecosystems are complex and interconnected. To understand their processes, you need sound physical, chemical and biological knowledge. In the Environmental Sciences degree programme at TU Braunschweig, you will therefore acquire interdisciplinary knowledge from all natural sciences.

You will also learn mathematical methods with which you can model environmental processes. You will apply your knowledge in practice during numerous excursions and outdoor internships.

Specialists for complex environmental interrelationships

The study of environmental sciences at TU Braunschweig is research- and practice-oriented. The results of our geo-ecological research flow directly into the teaching. With only 30 - 50 students per year, the programme is manageable. The student-friendly atmosphere allows for easy and direct communication between lecturers and students and provides individual support opportunities.

Our regional research focus is between the Harz and Heide. We cooperate internationally with scientists worldwide.

You benefit from these contacts, for example when it comes to semesters abroad or excursions. Field placements and excursions are a central part of your studies. Here you test your theoretical knowledge in practice and gain insights into your future professional fields.

Information on the study programme

Interdisciplinary, natural science education

In the Bachelor's degree programme in Environmental Sciences, you will receive an interdisciplinary, natural science education that will enable you to understand the processes in nature and the problems caused by human use. You will study the scientific fundamentals in chemistry, mathematics, physics and biology and gain a sound knowledge of special geosystems and the processes that take place within them.

With the help of mathematical models, you create computer simulations of these processes and sequences. Using the results from experiments and laboratory investigations, you try to depict and calculate ecological scenarios as realistically as possible.

In field internships and your six-week professional internship, you will test your theoretical knowledge, learn to develop, evaluate and implement solutions and gain insights into your future professional fields.

Your studies are complemented by the teaching of methodological skills, key qualifications and training in technical subjects.

International career opportunities

Study abroad? No problem! Thanks to the numerous international exchange programmes at the TU Braunschweig, you can easily integrate semesters abroad into your studies: Your achievements from abroad will be discussed in advance and can subsequently be recognised. Many of our students already gain international experience during their studies.

Exchange opportunities

Europe: ERASMUS partner universities e.g. in Italy, Spain, France, Sweden, Portugal
America: partner universities in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico and the USA
Asia: partner universities in Korea and Taiwan

In addition, you can complete internships in foreign companies.

International cooperation exists with scientists all over Europe, in the USA, Argentina, China, Namibia and Rwanda.

You benefit from these contacts, for example when it comes to semesters abroad or excursions. Field placements and excursions are a central part of your studies. Here you test your theoretical knowledge in practice and gain insights into your future professional fields.

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Studying abroad [in German only]

The interdisciplinary Environmental Sciences degree programme is based on knowledge and methods especially from mathematics, chemistry, physics and biology. If you enjoyed scientific subjects and mathematics in your school days, you are certainly in good hands here. You should also have an interest in environmental issues, especially in identifying and solving problems caused by human use.

You should also be enthusiastic about laboratory and field work and be open to stays abroad. Many of the research groups and projects have an international focus, which is why communication and documentation is done in foreign languages. Language skills (especially English) are very helpful. In addition, international specialist literature is published in English. Those who have problems here can improve their English skills at the TU's Language Centre or learn additional languages.

Environmental scientists work wherever the environment and environmental protection is an issue:

in industry
in municipalities, authorities and associations
in research and teaching
in development cooperation
in engineering, consulting and planning offices.

In accordance with the broad education and the diverse special knowledge, your future fields of work will range from

from environmental analysis
waste management, remediation of contaminated sites,
agriculture and forestry,
nature conservation
environmental impact assessment, eco-auditing, environmental management and environmental education.
and environmental education.

Admission requirements and application

You will need a formal university entrance qualification to apply for the programme. If you do not have the German Abitur, you can check our summary [in German only] to find out which degree programmes are available to you depending on your educational background.

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