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.

Prerequisites and application

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
Ecology – advanced course (BIOR13)

Nature Conservation (BIOR23) / Global Ecosystem Dynamics (NGEN03)

Frontiers in Ecolog, part time (BIOS04) 

Spring
Conservation Biology (BIOR37)

Biological monitoring (BIOS03)

Year 2

Autumn
Optional courses

Spring

Degree Project

Degree title

Master of Science (Two Years) Major: Biology with specialization in Ecology


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Last modified 14 Dec 2009

Study coordination and guidance

Lotta Persmark
Student Advisor
Department of Undergraduate Studies in Biology

Phone:
+46 46-2223728

E-mail:
Lotta.Persmark@biol.lu.se

Programme coordinator Conservation Biology

Eva Waldemarson
Plant Ecology and Systematics

Phone:
+46 46-2229309

E-mail:
Eva.Waldemarson@ekol.lu.se

Lund University, Box 117, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden. Tel: +46 (0)46 222 00 00, Fax: +46 (0)46 222 47 20