Ecology

The Master's in Ecology is designed to improve students' understanding both of how nature works and how we can apply appropriate measures to maintain biodiversity and combat the effect of pollution and climate change. It offers a unique course of study as ecology is studied from a plant's, an animal's and from a systems perspective. Ecological properties are determined starting from a molecular level, i.e. which genes trigger a response of an organism to environmental stress, and from field knowledge. Field observations are used to extract ecosystems' patterns and functions. As a Master's graduate in Ecology, you have a wide range of career options. The demand for ecologists is considerable these days. About 40 percent of our graduates continues their studies, pursuing a PhD project. Others find jobs in applied environmental sciences or with consultancy firms, dealing with topics like nature management and restoration, landscape planning, plant breeding, developing molecular tools to assess pollution, improving food quality, and identifying alternative energy sources.

Instruction modes

literature study, colloquium, oral presentation, internship, computer exercise, research, research project, research proposal, tutorial, lecture, group assignment, group discussion, individual assignment, self study, project, laboratory work

Accreditation: NVAO

Erasmus Mundus program: This is an Erasmus Mundus program.

Admission requirements

transcript of records

Other requirements

1. intake gesprek With non-bachelor Biology students
2. cijferlijst Only for non-bachelor Biology students
3. cijferlijst transcript of records
4. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) Bachelor Biology
5. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) BSc Biology from a Dutch university or equivalent.
6. schriftelijk verzoek Only non-bachelor Biology students
7. schriftelijk verzoek motivation, cv and references