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Documentation Renewable Resources
Course of studies
Degree
MasterDuration of study (semesters)
4Language
Deutsch, EnglischLocation
WeihenstephanDescription of course of studies
As mankind demands ever more energy while our main resources are limited and scarce, their is growing need for research and qualified professionals in renewable, biogenic resources.Our graduate program spans the complete value chain from plant breeding and crop production through industrial and energetic use of biogenic resources. This degree is aimed at students who have majored in engineering and natural- or lifesciences. Applicants are expected to be outstanding graduates in their field of study and to pursue a strong and broad interest in sciences and research.
The program is an interdisciplinary collaboration between the TU München which is world renowned for pure sciences and engineering and the University of Applied Sciences at Weihenstephan which provides a practical approach. This is combined to a well-rounded education both for students interested in research as well as students aspiring a career directly in the related industry.
You will start off with the neccessary fundamentals in biology, chemistry, engineerung, and economics and business administration. A further focus lies on the production of biogenic resources through agriculture and forestry, e.g. breeding, cropping, and harvesting. Following you will study ecology including sustainability, ecosystems, and stressphysiology. Emphasis is of course placed on the energetical and industrial use of renewable resources, which means for example electricity and energy conservation as well as biopolymers and biorefinery. Finally you will recieve a thorough overview of the political and economic aspects, management and marketing of biogenic resources. The final semester is solely dedicated to the master’s thesis required of every student.
Graduates will often choose a career in energy related industries, politics, agricultural administration and collaborations, research, and international organizations.
Curriculum (link)
http://www.agrar.wzw.tum.de/index.php?id=78Major fields of study
Cropping systems concerning renewable resources, energy production through renewable resources and their economy, industrial use of renewable resources and ecology. Each of these fields is emphasized during one certain semester.Guide to study (Link)
http://www.wz-straubing.de/default.asp?menue=1&ShowNews=ON&Artikel=369Course of studies
Renewable ResourcesInternship
Internship´s office (Link)
http://www.wzw.tum.de/pawApplication and admission
Application
Online-application:http://portal.mytum.de/studium/onlinebewerbung/index_htmlAptitude test
yesStart of course
Winter semesterApplication Period
March 1 - May 31Admission notification
Online after verification of application documentsApplication documents
Your application will require→ a certificate of completed undergraduate studies, e.g. a bachelors or a former diploma. If this certificate is not yet available, you may hand in a complete transcript of records listing all your courses and the grades you acchieved. The actual certificate must be provided at the latest on the date of immatriculation.
→ valid identity card (copy)
→ a resume (personal data sheet)
→ a photograph (for issuing a student card – please note that this picture will explicitly NOT be considered during the application procedure)
→ Letter of Motivation*
After filling in your online application form you will receive a complete checklist
Of applicants having graduated at the TU München only a resume and a letter of motivation are required.
Application documents (International students)
Your application will require→ A certificate of completed undergraduate studies, e.g. a bachelors or a former diploma. If this certificate is not yet available, you may hand in a complete transcript of records listing all your courses and the grades you acchieved. The actual certificate must be provided at the latest on the date of immatriculation.
→ valid and official proof if identity (copy)
→ a resume (personal data sheet)
→ a photograph (for issuing a student card – please note that this picture will explicitly NOT be considered during the application procedure)
→ Evidence of German Language Proficiency: http://portal.mytum.de/studium/sprachenzentrum/deutschkenntnisse/document_view?
→ Letter of Motivation*
→ Proof of matching internships or vocational training, if applicable
After filling in your online application form you will receive a complete checklist. We recommend, international students also have a close look at http://portal.mytum.de/studium/bewerbung/incomings/index_html for further documents required.
*Your letter of motivation gives you the opportunity to reconsider your choice of study and helps us determine wether your goals match our programm. The letter could include your knowledge, your experience, your skills, your interests concerning university studies, and your future plans as well as personal notes. Approximately one to one and a half pages should suffice.
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