Ecology:
Conservation biology, 120 credits
You will learn how to use modern ecology and genetics within maintenance, loss, and restoration of biological diversity. The master's programme provides a foundation for continued higher studies as well as for a diverse range of other careers within the public sector, forestry, agriculture and consultancy.
Prerequisities: A Bachelors degree including 90 ECTS cr. in Biology invluding Cell Biology, Genetics and Microbiology 15 cr, Ecology 15 cr, Botany 15 cr and Zoology 15 cr. Proficiency in English.
Recommended course of study
Year 1
Autumn
Population and Community Ecology (BIOR69)
Frontiers in Ecolog, part time (BIOS04)
Nature Conservation (BIOR23) / Evolutionary Animal Ecology (BIOR35) / Plant Ecology (BIOR34) / Global Ecosystem Dynamics (NGEN03)
Spring
Conservation Biology (BIOR37)
Biological monitoring (BIOR39)
Year 2
Autumn
The Scientific Method (BIOS11)
Nature Conservation (BIOR23) / Evolutionary Animal Ecology (BIOR35) / Plant Ecology (BIOR34) / Global Ecosystem Dynamics (NGEN03)
Spring
Degree Project
Degree title
Master of Science (Two Years) Major: Biology with specialization in Ecology
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Last modified 30 Nov 2011
Lotta Persmark
Student Advisor
Education office
Phone:
+46 46-2223728
E-mail:
Lotta.Persmark@biol.lu.se
Ola Olsson
Associate Professor
Biodiversity
Phone:
+46 46-2223774
E-mail:
Ola.Olsson@biol.lu.se