Overview
Key facts:
- The Ecotoxicology course offered by Utrecht University, is also suitable for industrial and governmental researchers, managers and policymakers. The basic knowledge offered in this course is essential for all those who are or wish to become involved in the field of hazards posed by environmental contaminants.
- This course provides a broad overview of different aspects of ecotoxicology, including environmental chemistry, toxicology, ecology and risk assessment related topics. The course consists of lectures, working classes and practicals. Lectures will generally be held in the mornings. Experimental work, video training, working lectures and study visits will take place in the afternoons, to provide examples and practical understanding of the theory. The course is divided into two parts of one week each.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Fate of chemicals in the environment
- Sorption and (bio)degradation of organic chemicals
- Speciation of metals in soil and water
- Bioaccumulation and biomagnification of persistent chemicals
- Structure-activity relationships
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 14 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Toxicology EcologyAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Tuition Fee
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International
1690 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1690 EUR for the full programme during 14 days. -
EU/EEA
1690 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1690 EUR for the full programme during 14 days.
Fees for PhD students:
- Internal student: €330
- External student: €550
Living costs for Utrecht
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.