Master of Science in Environmental Science and Pollution Management
Lille, France
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
15 May 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 9,500 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
JUNIA’s Environmental Science and Pollution Management program focuses on key thematic areas such as environmental pollution and remediation techniques, water resource management and treatment, soil science and contamination assessment. Fully taught in English for more than 10 years, the course is based on the academic and research expertise that JUNIA has gained in sustainable environmental management. This program delivers an accredited Master of Science degree, allowing graduates to enter the job market or pursue doctoral studies.
Highlights of the Program
- Field trips & study tours in Europe
- Visiting professors from International partner universities
- Lecturers from industries and consulting companies
- Expertise from JUNIA researchers involved in National Lab (LGCgE)
- 2 internships (9 to 10 months in total) in companies or research institutions
Admissions
Curriculum
Master 1
Fall Semester
- Scientific introduction courses
- Environmental pollution
- Toxicology and Ecotoxicology
- Biostatistics applied to the environment
- Field project in environment
- Green transition and climate change
- Language courses
Spring Semester
- Waste Water and drinking water Treatment
- Sustainable water resource management
- Waste management and circular economy
- Soil science and contamination assessment
- GIS for environmental application
- Soil ecology
- Language courses
Summer internship (4 to 5-month)
Master 2
Fall Semester
- Environmental remediation techniques and strategies
- QHSE
- Ecological restoration
- Human Risk Assessment
- Geostatistics applied to the environment
- Scientific project management
- Communication skills and tools
- Professional development and networking
- Language courses
6-month end-of-study internship
Program Outcome
Program Objectives
The Environmental Science and Pollution Management program is designed to train future consultants, field experts and scientists through a hands-on approach to gain technical expertise in the broad field of management of pollution in an international context. Students develop skills in:
- Water treatment
- Water resource management
- Soil science and contamination assessment
- Toxicology & ecotoxicology
- Environmental remediation techniques and strategies (physical/chemical treatment, bioremediation, phytoremediation…)
Career Opportunities
Environmental Science graduates get diverse jobs and positions: environmental scientist, environmental officer, environmental project manager, site remediation engineer, QHSE manager, sustainability officer.
Program delivery
Hands-on experience
Thanks to the teaching methods, combining theoretical and practical approaches, the program prepares students to be skilled professionals, ready to enter either the corporate world or the field of research depending on their career plans. Students learn through Project-Based Learning, individual and group work, case studies and field visits. Internships in companies or research institutes allow students to confront the reality of the professional world and to be ready and competitive for the job market.
In addition, JUNIA is committed to offer a global learning experience, helping the students develop a more international perspective on the topic. A number of international experts from partner universities or companies participate in giving lectures, supervising projects and providing professional guidance.
Moreover, students get the opportunity to attend international conferences and participate in several field trips and study tours in France & Europe.