Nature Conservation

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Students acquire comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge in biological and ecological areas:

* Zoology
* Hydrobiology
* Botany
* Dendrology genetics
* Basics of ecology and environment ecology
* Conservation biology
* Biodiversity conservation
* Plant and animal ecology
* Applied hydrobiology
* Conservation of the biosphere
* Water and landscape ecology
* Reclamation
* Watercourses revitalization
* Geology
* Soil protection
* Ecological stress and sanitation technology
* Game management
* Environmental assessment.

1st year * Biodiversity
* Conservation Genetics
* Ecological Data Processing
* GIS for Nature Conservation
* River Restoration
* Seminar for Nature Conservation
* Ecosystems Conservation and Management
* Animals Ecology and Conservation
* Plants Ecology and Conservation
* Landscape Planning
* Non-forest Vegetation
* Field Practice

2nd year * Conservation Biology
* EIA and SEA
* Environmental Economics
* Forest Ecology and Management
* Game Management
* MSc Thesis Seminar
* Wetlands Cons. and Management
* Conservation Policy
* Protected Areas Management
* Palaeoecology
* Conservation at the Global Scale

* The entrance examination consists of English proficiency test and a knowledge test. * The programme is open for international students with a solid background in mathematical modelling at bachelor level of study. * Applicants must present a recognised and officialised BSc diploma in order to be enrolled in MSc degree studies. * The programme is open for exchange students for one semester or one academic year in the framework of the EU LLP ERASMUS programme.

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport of the Czech Republic (hereafter referred to as the "Ministry") annually offers scholarships to foreign nationals, pursuant to bilateral intergovernmental or deparmental agreements concluded with a number of countries. Scholarships are awarded to applicants nominated by the competent authorities of eligible countries (37.00 KB).

Scholarships of this type are designed for university/college students or graduates and Ph.D. candidates (exceptionally also for university researchers/teachers) who wish to accomplish a study or research stay at one of the Czech public institutions of higher education. Its length usually ranges from 2 to 10 months depending upon the agreement made by the Czech government and the foreign government concerned that specifies also the categories of eligible recipients.

The scholarship award is notified by a Decision issued by the Ministry. There is no legal claim to the scholarship award. The scholarship is not transferable to another person.

Its amount is periodically reviewed and adjusted. For the academic year 2010/2011, the scholarship amounts to CZK 9,000per month (about EUR 350) for those who do not hold a Master's degree or equivalent and CZK 9,500 (about EUR 370) per month for holders of a Master's degree or equivalent.

Scholarship-holders are exempted from tuition fees. The scholarship has to be collected in person at the appropriate department of the respective Czech university.

Inexpensive accommodation at student dormitories is offered as well as the possibility to take meals at student catering facilities. The applicants are requested to indicate in their application form whether they wish to obtain lodging at a student dormitory.