Master's Programme in Ecology and Biodiversity

Entry requirements

General entry requirements

Specific entry requirements: To be admitted to the programme, knowledge equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in biology is required, including at least 7.5 credits in ecology or evolution.

Months of entry

August, September

Course content

Learning about the complexity of life on Earth from species interactions to climate impacts, this Master’s Programme in Ecology and Biodiversity gives you the knowledge and research skills to address some of the most pressing challenges facing nature and society.

The Master’s Programme in Ecology and Biodiversity offers broad training that combines ecological and evolutionary theory with hands-on methodological skills. You will study how species interact with each other and their environment, how biodiversity responds to global change, and how ecological knowledge can be applied to conservation and sustainable management.

Reasons to choose the Master’s Programme in Ecology and Biodiversity:

• Broad training that integrates ecology, evolution, and conservation science
• Opportunities for hands-on research in the field and laboratory
• Flexibility to tailor your degree with a wide range of elective and optional courses
• Close connections to leading research at the Department of Zoology and the Department of Ecology, Environment and Plant Sciences
• Strong preparation for both PhD studies and applied careers in ecology, conservation, and environmental management