In response to the lack of training in ecotoxicology criticised by students, authorities and industry, the two specialist societies GDCh-Fachgruppe Umweltchemie und Ökotoxikologie and SETAC-GLB (Society of Environmental Toxicology & Chemistry Europe, German-Language Branch e. V.) have jointly launched the PostGraduateStudy Programme (PGS) in Ecotoxicology with the degree "Fachökotoxikologin/Fachökotoxikologe (Fachökotoxikologe)" (PGS).V.) have jointly realised the PostGraduate Studies (PGS) in Ecotoxicology with the degree "Specialist Ecotoxicologist (GDCh/SETAC-GLB)".
The examination regulations have recently been updated. More PGS studies
The overall management is the responsibility of a committee with equal representation from both professional associations (PGS committee), which in particular determines the courses, the selection of course instructors and training locations.
Members of the PGS committee:
Chair: Prof. Dr. habil. Ralf Berhard Schäfer
Deputy Chair: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Adolf Eisenträger
Members: Prof. Dr Thomas Braunbeck, Prof. Dr Jörg Oehlman, Prof. Dr Andreas Schäffer, Dr Andreas Willing
The SETAC GLB office
Prof. Dr. Klaus Peter Ebke
Institute for Water Protection Mesocosm GmbH
at the Neu-Ulrichstein Research Centre
Neu-Ulrichstein 5, 35315 Homberg (Ohm)
Tel: +49 (0) 6633 642740, Fax: +49 (0) 6633 642790
The programme consists of 10 courses, each lasting 4 - 5 days, and provides an overview of the entire spectrum of ecotoxicology, including aspects of environmental chemistry. The courses take place at different locations in Germany. They include lectures as well as practical exercises and are each concluded with a written examination. The individual courses are offered every one to two years, so that the entire course programme can usually be completed in approx. 2 to 3 years. The courses can be completed in an individual order, and consequently participants can determine the start of the postgraduate programme themselves.
All participants must complete an academic dissertation. This can be done at the postgraduate programme locations or at the respective employer or other suitable institutions. Participants are required to develop the concept of the thesis (topic, type, scope, time and organisational structure) themselves and carry it out in consultation with the chosen supervisor and the PGS committeeAt the end of the postgraduate programme, there is an examination in which graduates present their work and conduct a scientific discussion on topics relevant to the course. Admission requirements: At least 8 successfully completed courses and completion of the scientific paper.
Participants come from industry, public authorities and universities. From recent graduates to professionals with many years of professional experience, everyone can and should choose from the range of courses on offer the focal points that they consider useful for their further professional/scientific development.The Specialist Ecotoxicologist (GDCh /SETAC GLB) qualification certifies that graduates have in-depth knowledge in all relevant areas of ecotoxicology.
During this training programme, participants can build up their own network for problem solving in this field.
More current courses and registration (www.fachoekotoxikologie.de)