Master of Science in Ecology - Specialisation General Ecology
Dept of Academic Affairs
Why study General Ecology? • It is a key component in understanding global environmental challenges. • There is a growing concern over the human impact on the environment. • The need for ecologists has never been greater.
Master - Ecology
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What can you use this qualification for? You will be qualified for tasks related to environmental monitoring, research and education, sustainable forestry and agriculture, biological conservation, bioethics, journalism, and a range of technical professions. It can also be basis for a PhD position.
What will i learn? Mandatory courses in genetic basis of biodiversity, ecological methodology, and global change ecology and conservation biology will give you a thorough understanding of central elements of ecology.
In addition you can choose from a wide range of courses depending on interest, for instance bird ecology, forest ecology and forest history, insect ecology, lichen ecology, molecular evolution, plant-animal interactions, plant ecophysiology, pollination biology, vertebrate population dynamics, and wetland ecology.
The programme has strong research emphasis.
Contents of the programme During the first year you will tailor your personal study profile by selecting your favorite courses.
The course work will require interactive participation by the students through presentations, short thematic reviews, term papers and discussion sections. An individual research project, i.e. the Master thesis, is the main focus the second year. Mandatory courses: Conservation Biology Genetic Basis of Biodiversity Global Change Ecology Scientific Methodology in Ecology and Management of Natural Resources Special Cyllabus Master’s thesis
At least one of the following courses: Behavioral and Population Ecology Ecological Entomology Environmental Pollutants and Ecotoxicology Landscape Ecology Molecular Evolution Photobiology Pollination and Reproductive Ecology of Plants Restoration Ecology The Ecology and Management of Rivers and Lakes
Comment: You have to meet the prerequisites for the chosen 300-level course to obtain the Master’s degree in Ecology.
Requirements The applicants must have obtained a Bachelor’s degree, or its equivalent, in natural sciences (e.g. biology, ecology, natural resource management, agricultural or environmental sciences) with basic knowledge in statistics/research methods.
Applicants must demonstrate English language ability in accordance with the UMB regulations for programmes taught in English.
For further information • Information about application and general questions about the study: Students Information Office (SiT) tlf.: +47 64 96 61 00 e-mail: opptak@umb.no internett: http://www.umb.no/sit • More information about the studyprogramme: Study Coordinator: Espen Arestøl phone: +47 64 96 57 25 / +47 64 96 58 00
