General description
Two thirds of the earth is covered by water and aquatic biological resources play a crucial role for food supply and employment. The sustainable utilization of marine and freshwater ecosystems, the maintenance of their diversity and the development of new aquatic production systems are becoming increasingly important topics on a global scale. The MSc in Aquatic Science and Technology adopts an interdisciplinary approach to these complex issues and is targeting aquatic resource management, conservation, production and utilization.
The backbone of the program is courses in marine and freshwater ecology, ocean physics, aquatic resources, physiology and mathematical biology. This constitutes the foundation for the technological specialization chosen: aquaculture, fisheries science, management of aquatic resources and ecosystems, or marine research and modeling.
The program is a collaboration between DTU and the University of Copenhagen, with joint contributions from high-profile, technological, biological and fisheries research institutes and laboratories. This provides a strong scientific and engineering environ for training in the solution of complex practical and theoretical problems in ocean and freshwater science and technology. A strong network including private companies and public and international organizations ensures opportunities for internships and external projects, and a number of PhD scholarships are also available at the various institutes for those who want to pursue a research career.
With an MSc in Aquatic Science and Technology you will have a thorough ecological and physical understanding of aquatic environments, and can e.g. use ecosystem-modeling to describe and evaluate interactions between the aquatic environment, its living resources, human activities and natural drivers. You can also use and contribute to the development of modern aquatic measurement and monitoring technology. Depending on the specialization, you will be able to design economically and ecologically sustainable governance and production systems and provide quantitative advice on the impact of human activities on aquatic organisms and ecosystems.
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