Program Overview
Master of Sciences of Water (SE)
The Master of Sciences of Water (SE) is a master's program offered by the University of Rennes, with expertise from the OSUR - Observatoire des sciences de l'Univers de Rennes. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of water sciences, including the management of contaminants, environmental impacts, and water resources.
Publics
The master's program is open to students with a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in ecology, geology, geography, and environment, without prerequisites. The program also accepts students with a professional background in environment (GEMEAU, water quality, processes, etc.). Additionally, students with a degree in physics or chemistry can be accepted based on their motivation for environmental issues.
Competences Developed
The program is structured around six professional competencies:
- Manage contaminants in ecosystems
- Manage environmental impacts on health
- Manage water courses in ecosystems
- Manage reservoirs and resources
- Manage watersheds and water and soil resources
- Analyze and model element transfers
Students will also develop transversal skills, including:
- Diagnose the state and functioning of a hydro-system
- Diagnose the state and functioning of a hydro-system and/or a polluted site
- Diagnose the characteristics and properties of a reservoir
Pedagogical and Partnership Environment
The Master of Sciences of Water is a partnership between the University of Rennes and several institutions, including the OSUR, Eau du Bassin Rennais, and the BRGM. The program involves a network of professionals and provides students with opportunities for internships and projects.
Partners
The program has partnerships with various organizations, including:
- Bureaux d'étude (Géoarmor, Innovadia, LogHydro, Terrena, etc.)
- Organismes (BRGM, ADEME, Agences de l'Eau)
- Entreprises (Véolia, Total, SNCF)
- Collectivités territoriales (Régions, conseils Généraux, communes, syndicats mixtes, parcs, instituts, etc.)
Professionnalization
The program provides students with opportunities for professionnalization, including internships, projects, and a network of professionals. Each year, about 80% of students complete their internships in companies or local authorities. The program also organizes a forum for scientific masters and a meeting with former students and professionals.
Other Programs
The University of Rennes offers other programs related to environmental sciences, including:
- Master mention Sciences de la Terre, des Planètes et de l'Environnement (STPE)
- Master mention Bio-Géosciences (Bio-Geo)
- Master mention Biodiversité Ecologie Evolution (BEE)
- Master mention Gestion de l'Environnement (GE)
- PhDTrack "Transition environnementale"
Research Areas
The OSUR - Observatoire des sciences de l'Univers de Rennes conducts research in various areas, including:
- Interactions between micro-organisms and the environment
- The fabrication of landscapes
- Geological, biological, and environmental natural resources
- Urban environment
Plateformes and Services
The University of Rennes offers various platforms and services, including:
- EcogenO Core Facility
- Plateforme CONDATE EAU
- Plateforme D2T
- Plateforme EcoChim
- Plateforme EcogenO
- Plateforme GeOHelis
- Plateforme IMAGEO
- Plateforme LAGO
- Plateforme LiDAR topo-bathymétrique
- Plateforme RenDal : Centre Rennais de Datation par Luminescence
- Service de Gestion des Données Numériques (SGDN)
- Service de Soutien aux Systèmes d'Observation (S3O)
- Service multiCom
Communication and Knowledge Dissemination
The University of Rennes disseminates knowledge through various means, including:
- Scientific collections
- Sciences Ouest et nous
- Participatory sciences
- cycl'OBS : a monthly newsletter
Partnerships
The OSERen has partnerships with various organizations, including:
- ENVEZH
- RIVAGES Normands 2100
- Rennes Métropole
- Région Bretagne