Master in Life Sciences Umwelttechnologien

The Master in Life Sciences – Umwelttechnologien at University of Applied Sciences Aargau (FHNW) leads to a Master of Science in Life Sciences. You study environmental risk assessment, protection of water resources, economy and ecology, resource efficiency, environmental process technology, waste management and technologies, and environmental remediation.

Training includes practical work in research laboratories and pilot facilities at the Process Technology Center (PTC). The degree also includes a master thesis that is completed over eight months with an industry partner or at a university. Study modes include full-time and part-time while working.

• Environmental technology companies (development and implementation of technical solutions for environmental protection and sustainability)
• Industrial companies (integration of environmentally friendly processes in production and logistics)
• Consulting firms in the environmental sector (analysis, strategy development, and implementation of sustainable concepts)
• Research institutions (development of procedures for emission reduction and resource use)
• Public institutions and authorities (environmental monitoring, regulation, and planning)
• Circular economy companies (optimization of material cycles and recycling processes)