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Description of the title
The Master’s Degree in Environmental Engineering is a program aimed at training professionals capable of addressing current environmental challenges. This master’s degree provides solid training in the analysis, prevention and correction of environmental damage, as well as in the improvement of environmental quality in the face of problems such as pollution and waste management.
Graduates will acquire tools and competencies that will enable them to ensure the sustainable development of society, reconciling industrial competitiveness with respect for the environment. Graduates of the master’s degree will be prepared to work in sectors related to environmental engineering, water resource management and sustainability.
Objectives of the degree
Analyze and evaluate the environmental quality of air, water and soil.
Design and implement strategies to prevent and correct environmental damage.
Develop engineering solutions for the management of waste and pollutant emissions.
Apply national and international environmental legislation to adapt projects to current regulations.
Manage treatment and purification systems in the field of environmental engineering.
Career opportunities
The Master’s Degree in Environmental Engineering offers various professional opportunities for its graduates. Graduates will be able to work in multiple sectors related to the environment.
- Management of environmental engineering projects in the public and private sector.
- Development of environmental policies in governmental and non-governmental organizations.
- I work in consulting firms specialized in the analysis and prevention of environmental impacts.
- Sustainability management of production processes in industry.
- Collaboration with international organizations dedicated to environmental protection.
- Research and development of new technologies for waste treatment and improvement of air, water and soil quality.
- Act as key agents in the transition to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly model.
Aimed primarily at
The Master’s Degree in Environmental Engineering is preferably aimed at graduates in scientific and technical areas.
- Graduates in Agrifood and Rural Engineering; Forestry and Natural Environment Engineering; Civil Engineering; Public Works Engineering; Chemical Engineering; Environmental Sciences and Chemistry.
- Chemical Engineers; Civil Engineers; Industrial Engineers; Agricultural Engineers; Forestry and Mining Engineers.
- Industrial, Public Works, Agricultural, Forestry and Mining Technical Engineers.
- Graduates in Environmental Sciences and Chemistry.
Structure of the master’s degree
Credits: 90 ECTS
Mandatory:60 ects |Electives:18 ects |External internships:0 ects |Final Master’s thesis (TFM):12 ects
Module 1. Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering :13.5 ects mandatory
Subject:Environmental quality assessment
Minimum credits: 4.5 | Character: Compulsory
Subject:Transport of pollutants in the natural environment
Minimum credits: 9 | Character: Obligatory
Module 2. Water Treatment :16.5 ects mandatory
Subject:Water treatment
Minimum credits: 9 | Character: Obligatory
Subject:Advanced water treatment modeling
Minimum credits: 7.5 | Character: Mandatory
Soil, Waste and Atmospheric Emissions Treatment :18 ects mandatory
Subject:Air pollution control
Minimum credits: 6 | Character: Mandatory
Subject:Waste management and treatment
Minimum credits: 6 | Character: Mandatory
Subject:Contaminated soil and sediment management
Minimum credits: 6 | Character: Mandatory
Module 4. Environmental Management :12 ects mandatory
Subject:Analysis and Enforcement of Environmental Legislation
Minimum credits: 3 | Character: Mandatory
Subject:Environmental Assessment and Management Tools
Minimum credits: 4.5 | Character: Compulsory
Subject:Monitoring and processing of environmental data
Minimum credits: 4.5 | Character: Compulsory
Module 5. Electives for Specialization :18 ects electives
Subject:Microbiological control of purification processes
Minimum credits: 3 | Character: Elective
Subject:Wastewater Treatment Plant Management
Minimum credits: 3 | Character: Elective
Subject:Simulation and advanced design of wastewater treatment plants.
Minimum credits: 3 | Character: Elective
Subject:Physical Contamination: Noise and Radiation
Minimum credits: 3 | Character: Elective
Subject:Energy Management
Minimum credits: 3 | Character: Elective
Subject:Industrial Pollution Prevention
Minimum credits: 3 | Character: Elective
Subject:Coastal Environmental Actions
Minimum credits: 3 | Character: Elective
Subject:Environmental engineering of linear works
Minimum credits: 3 | Character: Elective
Subject:Process control in environmental installations
Minimum credits: 3 | Character: Elective
Subject:Model-based surface water quality management
Minimum credits: 3 | Character: Elective
Subject:Geographic information technologies for environmental studies
Minimum credits: 3 | Character: Elective
Subject:Internships
Minimum credits: 6 | Character: Elective
Note: In this subject a maximum of 6 ECTS can be carried out in external curricular internships (the syllabus contemplates a maximum of 6 ECTS for external curricular internships).
Module 6. Master’s Thesis :12 ects Final Degree Project
Subject:Master’s Thesis
Minimum credits: 12 | Character: Final Degree Project
Internships
During the studies of the Master’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, students have the opportunity to carry out external internships that will allow them to bring their training closer to the reality of the professional environment.
These internships can be carried out in companies in the environmental sector, as well as in institutions related to water and environmental engineering, providing valuable experience that complements the theoretical training received in the master’s degree.
Research and access to Ph.
Lines of research of the master’s degree:
- Water quality and water resources management
- Air pollution and environmental impact assessment
- Waste management and sustainability
- Ecology and environmental restoration
- Renewable energies and energy efficiency
- Modeling and simulation of environmental processes
- Pollution prevention and mitigation technologies
- Environmental policies and environmental protection regulations
Academic exchange / agreements with other universities
Students will be able to carry out an academic stay in one of the 97 countries with which the UPV has an agreement. There are more than 1,000 destinations to choose from in Europe (Erasmus scholarships), the United States, Japan, South Korea, China, Australia and Latin America, among others. More than 1,500 UPV students enjoy an exchange every year. If you would like to find out about all the options offered by the master’s degree, please contact the Office of International Exchange Programs.
Facilities and laboratories
The UPV provides the following laboratories and facilities for the master’s degree:
- Acoustic Engineering Laboratory
- Classroom A5
- Classroom A11
- Classroom A12
- Computer Classroom 6
- Computer Classroom 7
- Computer Classroom 8
Master’s Thesis
To obtain the title of Master’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, you must defend a Master’s Thesis (TFM). This work will consist of a research project or a proposed solution to a problem related to the field of environmental engineering, addressing issues such as analysis, prevention and correction of environmental damage, environmental protection and improvement of environmental quality.
The TFM will allow you to demonstrate your ability to apply the knowledge acquired during the master’s degree and will be carried out under the supervision of a tutor.
Collaborating companies
The Master’s Degree in Environmental Engineering has the collaboration of important companies and entities in the sector, which provide support and opportunities to students. Some of these companies are:
- Wastewater Treatment Plant of the Valencian Community (EPSAR)
- AIMPLAS
- IDOM CONSULTING, ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE, S.A.U.
- PYG, ESTRUCTURAS AMBIENTALES, S.L.
- Postigo Group
- CARBON PROOF CERTIFIED
- Valencian Public Works Corporation
- ADDED VALUE SOLUTIONS, S.L.
- UTE GOM-SAV-DAM WWTP Pinedo IV
- AIMPLAS PLASTIC TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE
