Ecotoxicology (MSc)

Last modified: 16. January 2024

Master’s program (MSc) in Ecotoxicology

 

The aim of the program is to train ecotoxicologist specialists who, with their acquired knowledge of natural, biological (primarily ecological and toxicological) and social sciences, are able to independently recognize ecotoxicological phenomena. They are familiar with the fundamental principles of the main methods in ecotoxicology and possible ways of their implementation. Graduates are able to evaluate and remediate environmental damage, as well as to put their work in a social context. Our certified ecotoxicologists can be employed in many areas of the labor market: industry, research-development-innovation, services, public administration and all areas where knowledge of environmental risk assessment conforming to the regulations of the European Union is required. Graduates are prepared to continue their studies in a doctoral program.

 

The Ecotoxicologist

- Knows and applies in a comprehensive manner the most important theoretical and practical regularities related to the profession of ecotoxicologist.

- Proficient in special ecotoxicological statistical procedures.

- Knows the possible behavior of pollutants in the environment, their detection and monitoring methods.

- Suitable for the assessment of the effects of pollutants in different media (soil, water, air), as well as the reactions of different entities (populations, associations, ecosystems, biosphere) to environmental pollutants.

- Recognizes global environmental problems, their economic and social background, and measures aimed at their resolution.

- Knows and can apply the possibilities of environmental risk assessment.

estimating environmental risks.

- Knows the operating procedure of GLP laboratories.

- Expert in the national and international legal regulations in the field of expertise.

- Knows the domestic and international expectations and rules regarding ecotoxicology, and their sources.

- Knows the research methods of the scientific field, the possibilities of their application and development.

- Knows the latest results of ecotoxicology and can use them at a skill level.

 

Characteristics of the Master's program

The disciplines leading to the professional qualification, the fields of expertise from which the course is consists of:

- basic knowledge: 14-30 credits;

Ecological systems and models, ecology, toxicology, environmental protection, physical, chemical, and biological loads of environmental and ecological systems, chemistry of environmental pollutants, bioinformatics, data evaluation methods.

- core professional subjects: 20-40 credits;

Complex ecotoxicology, molecular and cellular examinations in ecotoxicology, laboratory and field ecotoxicological investigations, ecotoxicology of aquatic and terrestrial organisms, ecotoxicology and protection of environmental elements, environmental impact and its elimination, ecotoxicological applications in environmental protection.

- differentiated professional knowledge: 20-33 credits;

Environmental impact, practical applications of ecotoxicology, feed toxicology, ecotoxicological aspects of plant protection, societal aspects of ecotoxicology.

- optional subjects and thesis: 6+30 credits.

 

Duration: 4 semesters

Form of training: full-time state-financed, full-time self-financed

Language of training: Hungarian or English

Optional specializations: -

Professional practice: minimum of 4 weeks as defined by the curriculum of the higher education institution

Requirements of the graduation: absolutorium, successful final exam, defended diploma thesis