Program Overview
The Environmental Contamination and Toxicology at University of the Basque Country is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences taught in English, Spanish over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Environmental Contamination and Toxicology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Spain and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English, Spanish
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Bilbao, Spain
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Environmental Contamination and Toxicology programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Research in Environmental Contamination and Toxicology
- Advanced Instrumental Analysis
- Degradation and rehabilitation of estuaries
- Ecological Quality Assessment in Coastal Ecosystems
- Environmental Analytical Chemistry
- Environmental Biogeochemistry
- Eutrophication and Harmful Algae
- Cellular and Molecular Biomarkers
- Ecotoxicity Bioassays in Aquatic Risk Assessment
- Environmental genomics
- Histology and Histopathology of Aquatic Animals
- In Vitro Toxicity Testing
- Physiological Energetics of Marine Organisms
- Soil Contamination and Toxicology
- Environmental data analysis
- Environmental Risk Assessment
- Introduction to Environmental Biosafety
- Introduction to scientific research
- Social Perception of Pollution and Environmental Ethics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
All applicants are required to submit the following documentation:
- Photocopy of your Spanish national ID card or of your passport, if you are an international student.
- Certified photocopy, or copy and original thereof for comparison purposes, of your Bachelor\'s degree, diploma or degree in engineering, architecture, technical architecture or technical engineering, or a statement certifying that a degree certificate has been requested. If your degree was issued by a foreign university and has not been officially endorsed, it must be authenticated through diplomatic channels.
- A passport-size photograph.
- If applicable, documents certifying your eligibility for a reduction in or exemption from public enrolment fees.
- Credit transfer agreement if you are participating in the Socrates or Erasmus Programme.
If your degree was issued by a foreign country within the European Higher Education Area, in addition to the above documentation you are required to submit:
- A certified translation of your degree in one of the two official languages of the Basque Country.
If your degree was issued by a foreign country and has not been officially endorsed, in addition to the above documentation you are required to submit:
- A certified translation of your degree and academic transcript in one of the two official languages of the Basque Country. Your degree must be authenticated through diplomatic channels.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2001-05-18
About University of the Basque Country
University of the Basque Country
Bilbao, Spain
The University of the Basque Country is a Spanish public university of the Basque Autonomous Community.
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-05-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English, Spanish
- Duration 12 months