Environmental Sciences (Master of Science, 1-subject)
The master's programme in integrated Environmental Sciences (ES) is designed for students in environmental, life and geo-sciences who intend to specialize in different fields of environmental assessment, monitoring and management issues. The programme offers three alternative fields of specialization from the second semester onwards where students can choose among a wide range of topics. Within their specialization in different research areas students have the opportunity to develop individually modulated fields of competence and qualification.
Environmental Monitoring and Pollution Assessment (ES 1) aims to deal with the exposure of environmental systems to climate change, chemical environmental analysis, impact of toxic substances, and the disturbance of feedback processes or assessment of cause-and-effect chains.
Environmental Remote Sensing and Modelling (ES 2) uses remote sensing systems for assessing and monitoring the environment, by focusing on both, the atmosphere/climate system and terrestrial ecosystems, as well as the integration of process models and spatial data analysis (GIS).
In Environmental Conservation and Restoration Management (ES 3) the emphasis is on management strategies for nature conservation as well as dumpsite reclamation and remediation.
« I am currently in my last semester of the Master of Environmental Sciences at Trier University. It is definitely a nice place to study especially as an international student. I was sharing courses with people from all around the world as well as locals. I found the study program really interesting as it offered me the possibility to get to know and understand a wide range of different topics and it also helped me to develop my personal skills through different research projects and presentations…”
Sébastien Falourd (France)
| Course | Environmental Sciences |
| Degree | Master of Science |
| Program type | 1-Subject |
| Course length | 4 semester |
| ECTS (Credits) | 120 |
| Admission restrictions | none (Winter Semester 2025/26) | none (Summer Semester 2026) |
| Course starts | Winter Semester | Summer Semester |
| Language of Instruction | English |
Programme Co-ordinators | Environmental Sciences Programme
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Sören Thiele-Bruhn
Tel.:+49 651 201-2241
E-Mail: thiele@uni-trierde
Depending on the focus of your studies, the following lecturers will be responsible for advising you:
Field of specialisation I:
Dr. Reinhard Bierl, bierluni-trierde
Phone: +49 651 201-3075
Field of specialisation II:
Prof. Dr. Günther Heinemann, heinemannuni-trierde
Phone: +49 651 201-4623
Dr. Achim Röder, roederuni-trierde
Phone: +49 651 201-4606
Field of specialisation III:
Prof. Dr. Sören Thiele-Bruhn, thieleuni-trierde
Phone: +49 651 201-2241
Subject and Degree Specific information
- Homepage of the Department of Regional and Environmental Sciences
- List of subjects involved in the programme
- Geographical and geoscientific courses of study
- Academic Advisor for Geographical and Earth Sciences
- Information for first-year students
- Information for prospective students
Study Documents
A single-subject master’s degree programme has a standard period of study of four semesters.
- Module overview | Environmental Sciences (M.Sc., 1-subject)
- Curriculum | Environmental Sciences (M.Sc., 1-subject)
- Field of specialisation I: Environmental Monitoring and Pollution Assessment
- Field of specialisation II.1: Environmental Remote Sensing and Modelling - Environmental Remote Sensing
- Field of specialisation II.2: Environmental Remote Sensing and Modelling - Environmental Meteorology
- Field of specialisation III: Environmental Conservation and Restoration Management
The subject examination regulations (german) regulate the purpose, content and procedure of the examinations and are legally binding. If you have specific questions about the content of an individual examination, please connect your examiners, otherwise contact the departmental academic advisor. The University Examination Office will answer any questions regarding the organisation of examinations.
The module descriptionsspecify the modules laid out in the examination regulations and provide information on the content of the courses in the modules as well as the learning objectives and competences to be acquired.
Application and Admission
Admission to this master’s programme requires proof of an appropriate bachelor’s degree according to thesubject examination regulations.
Whether a bachelor’s degree programme or parts of a bachelor’s degree programme qualify for admission to a particular master’s degree programme is determined by the subject examination board during the application process on the basis of the subject examination regulations.
The following certificates are also required for admission to this master’s degree programme according to the subject examination regulations:
- English language proficiency.
Further information on applying, admission and enrolment can be found on the application page.
Internship
An internship is not compulsory in this programme.
Nevertheless, it is recommended to make contact with employers through internships at an early stage and get to know the future working world. The university supports internships in Germany and abroad through Career Services by providing information and internships offers.
Stay abroad
A study/stay abroad is not compulsory but is recommended.
The university supports study and internship stays abroad through numerous exchange programmes. Further information: