UNIVERSITY OF GENEVA · SWITZERLAND
Microplastics: From Environmental Impact to Policy, Innovation, and Public Awareness
Certificate · Taught in en
At a glance
1 mo
Duration
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IELTS
€1k
Tuition / yr
en
Language
Certificate
Level
- Learn from leading experts and organizations like UNEP, FOEN, and IUCN.Expert Faculty
- Engage in diverse learning formats including lectures, World Café sessions, and a field trip.Interactive Learning
- Develop practical problem-solving skills through real-world challenges.Hands-on Experience
- Collaborate in international teams on water resource management projects.Teamwork
- Earn a Certificate of Attendance and ECTS credit equivalency.Academic Recognition
This intensive one-week summer course delves into the critical issue of microplastics, exploring their journey from environmental sources to their wider impacts and potential solutions. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of microplastic contamination, detection methods, and the complex policy and innovation landscape surrounding this global challenge. The program is designed for Bachelor's and Master's students, PhD candidates, and early-career professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge and develop practical skills in environmental science and management.
Curriculum
The course covers key aspects of microplastic pollution, from scientific understanding to societal responses. It incorporates lectures, discussions, and practical activities to provide a holistic view of the issue.
- 1 Week Intensive Course
- Microplastics in the environment: sources, impacts, and human exposure.
- Detection methods and analytical approaches.
- Policy frameworks and regulatory challenges.
- Industry innovations and solutions.
- Public engagement and raising awareness.
- Group project and presentation.
- Field trip to Geneva Lake.
Careers
This course equips participants with knowledge and skills applicable to a range of environmental roles, contributing to policy development, research, innovation, and public awareness campaigns related to plastic pollution.
- Environmental Scientist
- Policy Advisor
- Researcher
- Sustainability Manager
- Environmental Educator
- Project Manager (Environmental Initiatives)
Frequently asked questions
- What are the tuition fees for this certificate programme?
- The tuition fee for external students is CHF 900. Junior Professionals pay CHF 1,100, while University of Geneva students pay CHF 250.
- What is the duration of the Microplastics certificate programme?
- This is an intensive one-week summer course.
- What are the entry requirements for this programme?
- You must be enrolled in or have completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree, be a PhD candidate, or be a junior professional interested in environmental issues.
- How can I apply for this programme?
- Applications for the 2026 edition are closed. Please monitor the University of Geneva Summer Schools website for future application opening dates and procedures.
- Are there any scholarships available?
- A 4EU+ Scholarship is available, covering course fees, transportation, and allowances for students from select institutions, or course fees only for University of Geneva students. The application deadline is April 15, 2026.
- What kind of career opportunities does this programme prepare me for?
- This course equips participants for roles such as Environmental Scientist, Policy Advisor, Researcher, Sustainability Manager, Environmental Educator, and Project Manager in environmental initiatives.
Entry requirements
Bachelor's degreeMust be enrolled in or have completed a Bachelor's degree.
Master's degreeMust be enrolled in or have completed a Master's degree.
PhD candidacyMust be a PhD candidate.
Junior ProfessionalMust be a junior professional with an interest in environmental issues.
Students are responsible for securing approval from their home institution for academic credit transfer.
Fees
Tuition (international)CHF 1,100 for Junior Professionals; CHF 900 for external students.
Tuition (home)CHF 250 for UNIGE students (Bachelor's, Master's, PhD candidates).
Living—
The external student fee applies to Bachelor's and Master's degree-seeking students and PhD candidates from universities other than the University of Geneva.
Scholarships
4EU+ ScholarshipCovers course fees, transportation, and allowances (for select institutions); covers course fees only (for University of Geneva students).
Frequently asked questions
What are the tuition fees for this certificate programme?
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The tuition fee for external students is CHF 900. Junior Professionals pay CHF 1,100, while University of Geneva students pay CHF 250.
What is the duration of the Microplastics certificate programme?
+
This is an intensive one-week summer course.
What are the entry requirements for this programme?
+
You must be enrolled in or have completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree, be a PhD candidate, or be a junior professional interested in environmental issues.
How can I apply for this programme?
+
Applications for the 2026 edition are closed. Please monitor the University of Geneva Summer Schools website for future application opening dates and procedures.
Are there any scholarships available?
+
A 4EU+ Scholarship is available, covering course fees, transportation, and allowances for students from select institutions, or course fees only for University of Geneva students. The application deadline is April 15, 2026.
What kind of career opportunities does this programme prepare me for?
+
This course equips participants for roles such as Environmental Scientist, Policy Advisor, Researcher, Sustainability Manager, Environmental Educator, and Project Manager in environmental initiatives.