Environmental Physics (PEP), M.Sc.

Study the earth system
and the relationships between earth system components.
© NASA/ GSFC/ NOAA/ USGS

The focus of the environmental physics program at the University of Bremen lies on earth system sciences. Students learn to understand the complex relationships between atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, solid earth and climate. Two of the leading research institutions in the field of environmental research in Germany, the Institute for Environmental Physics (IUP) of the University of Bremen and the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz-Center for Polar and Marine Research in Bremerhaven (AWI), are jointly undertaking the further development, organization and teaching of the study program. Students are actively involved in education and research in both institutions.

For further information please visit the program website.

First + second semester:

Basics in Environmental Physics
Theoretical Basics
Experimental Techniques (including lab work)

Third + fourth semester:

Courses in Advanced Environmental Physics
Presentation techniques
Research in Environmental Physics (project)
Master’s Thesis incl. colloquium

Further information

Admission requirements:
- First B.Sc. / academic degree (3 to 4 year course) in physics or mathematics
(min. 180 CP)
- Thereof 90 CP in Physics
- English language skills at least level C1 (CEFR)
- Letter of motivation
Application deadline: July 15
Beginning of the course: once a year at winter semester
Application deadline 2nd semester (advanced students only): January 15
Language of instruction: English
ECTS credits: 120
Semester dues including semester ticket
Standard duration: 4 semesters
Qualification: Master of Science