Planet Earth is a fascinating and complex system supporting all life and containing priceless natural resources that are exploited by mankind for the supply of food, water, energy and other commodities. Planet Earth, however, is under significant pressure. It is becoming increasingly difficult to sustain an ever growing human population and to secure a sustainable society for future generations. Scarcity of water, soil degradation, loss of biodiversity, vulnerability to severe weather and climate change are just a few examples of complex and major issues that need to be addressed. Geoscientists at Wageningen University study planet Earth, its resources and its liveability. Using tools from physics, chemistry, biology and mathematics, they build a quantitative understanding of the composition, structures and processes of the Earth and its atmosphere, and the influence of human activity. In this way, they play an important role in improving natural resource management and in removing obstacles to sustainable development.
Instruction modes
literature study, colloquium, oral presentation, internship, computer exercise, research, computer modeling, research project, excursion, research proposal, tutorial, lecture, working group, group assignment, group discussion, poster presentation, self evaluation, individual assignment, practicum, self study, laboratory work
Accreditation: NVAO
Erasmus Mundus program: This is an Erasmus Mundus program.
Admission requirements
Grade Point Average of at least 70%
Other requirements
- gemiddeld cijfer GPA 7
- gemiddeld cijfer Grade Point Average of at least 70%
- taaltoets cijfer Voor Nederlands studenten geldt: Havo 7, VWO 6 voor Engels.
- taaltoets cijfer Applicants must provide recent evidence of their spoken and written command of English.
- vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) Een relevante vooropleiding.
- vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) Bachelor's degree in earth sciences, agricultural sciences, geography or related fields. See for an overview of the admission requirements: http://www.wageningenur.nl/en/Education-Programmes/Student-Service-Centre/Show-ssc/English-Language-Proficiency-2.htm
- minimum kennis (ISPAC: overige vereisten) Good working knowledge of calculus and statistics; proficient in the use of information technology
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