1. Environmental Science Master Program (MSc) University of Pannonia Veszprém, Hungary

2. Title of Program: Environmental Science MSc Degree: environmental researcher Duration of training: 4 semesters 4 semesters General Information

3. Objective Training of professionals who have a broad knowledge across traditional science disciplines and use the tools of scientific research to study and solve environmental issues.

4. Study Tracks atmospheric environment Offers a degree that can be used all over the world, since research on the aspects of global climate change and its regional effects will certainly remain one of the most important topics of the coming decades in environmental science. Graduates are able to design and perform the sampling and analysis of atmospheric gases and aerosol particles and to interpret and present their scientific results. Offers a degree that can be used all over the world, since research on the aspects of global climate change and its regional effects will certainly remain one of the most important topics of the coming decades in environmental science. Graduates are able to design and perform the sampling and analysis of atmospheric gases and aerosol particles and to interpret and present their scientific results.limnology Provides knowledge about continental surface waters, including biological, chemical, ecological, and earth science aspects. Graduates are able to design and implement observational and experimental research on aquatic environments, to scientifically analyze their results, to conduct basic and applied research and perform tasks of environmnental protection. Provides knowledge about continental surface waters, including biological, chemical, ecological, and earth science aspects. Graduates are able to design and implement observational and experimental research on aquatic environments, to scientifically analyze their results, to conduct basic and applied research and perform tasks of environmnental protection.

5. Program Features Introductory courses (semester 1) classes in applied mathematics, biology, chemistry, and earth sciences; development of science communication skills and selection of a research topic Core courses (semester 1-3) knowledge and practice in the instrumental analysis of materials summer field course Special Tracks (semester 2-4) specialized courses in atmospheric environment or limnology independent research with the guidance of a faculty member student research conferences and participation in the social life of the departments involved in the program

6. Courses Introductory and CoreCredits Environmental data analysis4 Biogeochemical cycles2 Applied ecology3 Water chemistry3 Geochemistry3 Evolution biology2 Physiological and biochemical bases of ecology 3 Advanced environmental analytical chemistry 8 Microscope methods in materials analysis 2 Environmental modeling3 Scientific communication4 Introduction into environmental research 4 Field course6 Atmospheric Environment Track Credits Air chemistry4 Atmospheric physics3 Global climate change: causes and consequences 3 Air quality protection3 Elective laboratory practice I.8 Elective laboratory practice II.16 Elective6 Thesis work30 Limnology TrackCredits Limnoecology8 Aquatic ecotoxicology2 Ecophysiology and experiment design 3 Elective laboratory practice I.8 Elective laboratory practice II.16 Elective6 Thesis work30

7. Career Opportunities Graduates from the atmospheric environment track can find positions with national and regional institutes and agencies performing air quality studies and enforcing environmental regulations. They are also employed by businesses interested in local air quality protection. Graduates from the limnology track find employment with research institutes and agencies performing water quality measurements, or in laboratories and agencies specialized in the protection of aquatic environments. Graduates from both tracks can pursue advanced studies in the doctoral (PhD) programs of either the University of Pannonia or other Hungarian or foreign universities.

8. You are welcome if you... have a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering wish to understand the atmospheric and aquatic environments and their human-induced changes with scientific rigorosity have aquired a well-developed sense of responsibility for our future and wish to take part in solving environmental issues feel you are able to perform highly committed scientific research

9. Addresses Analytical, Environmental and Limnological Institute 8200 Veszprém, Egyetem u. 10. Dr. Mihály Pósfai, head of the program posfaim@almos.vein.hu tel: +36 88-624-155 Eszter Csányi-Tornyos, program coordinator tornyose@almos.vein.hu tel: +3688-624-294 tel: +36 88-624-294 Antalné Siki, educational coordinator tel: +3688-624-314 tel: +36 88-624-314

10. http://kt.mk.uni-pannon.hu