Physical Geography and Ecosystem Analysis

Description

Environmental management is crucial for the well-being of mankind. Understanding the environment, including increasing demands and exploitation of natural resources as a result of population growth, is probably the greatest emerging challenge influencing our future. The demand for well-educated and highly skilled graduates within this field is, and will remain, extremely high.

We are now offering a world-class BSc programme in Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science, focusing on environmental modelling and management. A unique blend of courses results in a high-profile degree from a top international university - a perfect platform for a career or future study.

This three-year programme consists of one introductory year and two years of specialisation. During the first year a solid foundation is laid in natural science, focusing on environmental science. After this, courses are taken in subjects such as climatology, geographical information science, programming and environmental modelling. Theory and practice are integrated on different scales (local to global) as well as in different locations (e.g. both industrial and non-industrial countries). Close contact with private and governmental bodies and field-work within Sweden as well as to Asia or Africa are natural ingredients of the programme.

Career prospects

After graduation you can either start work as an environmental specialist or continue with Master's studies at Lund (or another university). Examples of Master's programmes taught at Lund include Geomatics, Physical Geography and Ecosystem Sciences, and the highly prestigious Erasmus Mundus GEM (Geo-information and Earth Observation for Environmental Modelling and Management).

Detailed Course Facts

• Free
• EUR 15500 Year (Non-EEA)

Non EU/EEA-students 140,000 SEK per year

• English

Course Content

The programme includes climatology, environmental science, ecosystems analysis, geographical information systems, remote sensing and geomorphology. Here is a list of some of the recommended courses included in the programme:

• An Introduction to the Global Environment
• Theory and Methods of Physical Geography
• Geographical Information Systems, basic course
• Geographical Information Systems, advanced
• The Climate System
• Ecosystem Analysis
• Remote Sensing for Landscape Studies
• Land surface processes and landscape dynamics

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 575 TOEFL iBT® test : 90

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

Requirements

General and courses corresponding to the following Swedish Upper Secondary School Programs: Biology B, Physics B, Chemistry B and Mathematics D.

Selection

The general average (GPA) of your higher secondary school leaving certificate: 100 %.

English proficiency requirements

For this programme, we recommend that students have English B (advanced) language proficiency and that they demonstrate their proficiency in one of the following ways:

• IELTS score of 6.5 (with no section less than 5.5)
• TOEFL paper-based score of 4.5 (scale 1-6) in written test and a total score of 575; internet based score of 20 (scale 0-30) in written test and a total score of 90
• Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English
• A Bachelors degree from a university where English is the only language of instruction, according to the International Handbook of Universities
• A pass on English course B (Swedish upper secondary school).

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Alumni Study Travel Fund

  Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.

• Amsterdam Merit Scholarships

  The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Lund University.