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The two year M.Sc. course starts in October each year. It consists of three in-class semesters comprising 15 thematic units of study (modules) including an interdisciplinary research project. 7 modules are compulsory, 8 elective modules may be chosen from a catalogue of more than eighty modules. The compulsory modules are taught during the first two semesters.

* students with an agricultural background are obliged to take the module "Food Technology and Residues"
* for students with a background in Food Technology the module "Agricultural Production and Residues" is compulsory

The compulsory module "Environmental Science Project" sets the frame for groups of 3-4 students to apply the knowledge gained by dealing with a practical problem of Environmental Sciences. Basic knowledge in Chemistry, Physics and Biology is required in order to follow most modules.
Some modules include excursions to topic related sites, e.g.

* agroecological research sites,
* livestock production farms,
* farmers´ associations for regional production,
* biodiversity conservation projects, and
* regenerative energy plants.

All modules are subject to continual re-evaluation and are thus constantly being revised and improved. Regular feedback discussions between students and lecturers form the basis for this revision process.

Structure of the Master Programme:

The programme structure allows students to select modules according to their career aspirations. Thus, students can create their individual job profiles.
Students are encouraged to spend (part of) their third semester at one of the various partner universities abroad. The University of Hohenheim cooperates with more than 100 universities worldwide thus facilitating easy access. During their final semester, students do their thesis research and write-up. Students are encouraged to work on a practical problem in close co-operation with companies and institutions outside the university.

Semester 1 and 2:
6 Compulsory Modules
- Economics and Environmental Policy
- Ecotoxicology and Environmental Analytics
- Environmental Microbiology, Parasitology and Microbial Ecology
- Environmental Science Project
- Matter Cycling in Agro-Ecosystems
- Spatial Data Analysis with GIS
1 Compulsory Module depending on the Student's educational Background
- Agricultural Production and Residues or
- Food Technology and Residues
3 Elective Modules

Semester 3:
5 Elective Modules

Semester 4:
Master Thesis