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Ecology Degree: Master

Ecology

Overview

Type
Course of studies
Degree
Master
Start of program
Fall and spring semester
Structure
1 course of studies with subject
Duration of study
3 Semester
Credits
90
Language
English
Responsible faculty
Philosophisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Fakultät
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Requirements

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biology from the University of Basel. Other Swiss or foreign degrees from an education institution recognized by the University of Basel require approval by the examination commission of the Faculty of Science.

Information on admission:
www.unibas.ch/admission

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Within the Basel life science program, the Department of Environmental Sciences and its associates offer this comprehensive Master course for graduates with a background in biology or environmental sciences. The course builds upon the strength and leadership in functional ecology and conservation biology of the associated institutes and covers plant and animal sciences as well as ecosystem sciences. Course modules cover a wide spectrum of plant and animal ecology, ecosystem science and conservation biology, giving students the possibility of studying the interactions among organisms, between organisms and their environment, ecosystem processes and human influences on ecosystem integrity and biological diversity.

  • Focal area of teaching and research

    Why choose an M Sc in Ecology in Basel?

    • We offer a broad spectrum of course modules from which you choose your preferred topics.
    • We offer attractive field courses in Switzerland and abroad.
    • We employ modern laboratory methods, including molecular techniques. In our field work, we integrate plant and animal biology.
    • We emphasize theory based and experimental approaches.
    • Our research and teaching focuses on attractive biota such as highly diverse meadow systems, mixed forests and alpine ecosystems in Switzerland as well as arctic and tropical biota.

  • Course structure

    The Master of Science degree is the postgraduate degree after the Bachelor's programme. The program awards 90 ECTS credits in total. The Master’s degree program Ecology is a so called «mono-course» consisting of only one core subject. Supervised practical work over the course of one year constitutes the core of the studies. One ECTS credit point roughly equals 30 hours of studying.

    Master of Science (90 ECTS)

    Ecology
    78 ECTS

    		 Electives
    12 ECTS
    Mono-courses

  • Combination of subjects

    The degree programs at the Faculty of Science are generally mono-courses with the possible addition of an in-depth subject and an elective subject. The Master’s degree program Ecology does include an elective subject; however, no other subjects are required.

  • Career opportunities

    After successfully completing their Master’s degree the graduates can study further for a doctoral qualification or follow a profession in various fields of environmental and life sciences. Biology is a subject that covers many disciplines and the career opportunities include research and related activities in the fields of conservation, resource management, sustainable development, medicine, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.

    The practical advantages of the subject are found not only in basic research but also, increasingly, in business, society and politics. Numerous jobs are on offer to biology graduates, within the university and also in private industry, government service, schools and organizations, be it as researchers, communicators, teachers or advisors. For these reasons, biology can rightly be considered as this century's key science.

  • Academic advice & Student Advice Center

    Academic advice

    Academic advice provided by faculty members can help with questions regarding the course content and structure of the specific subject/course (e.g. study and examination regulations, timetables, course structure, combination of subjects, working techniques, exam preparation).

    email: julia.locke@unibas.ch
    website: academic advice

    Student Advice Center

    The Student Advice Center provides support with general questions about studying, choosing a course of study and career planning, as well as orientation and decision-making conflicts or questions about combining and changing courses.

    website: Student Advice Center

Related Links and Downloads

Research Findings and Scientific Developments

Are you interested in current scientific developments and research findings in this field? On the research websites, you will find numerous publications by researchers from the University of Basel. This resource offers valuable insights and helps you get to know a subject area better–both as an orientation aid and as an accompanying source of information during your studies.

Discover publications and research areas now:

Department of Environmental Sciences
UNIverse Research Portal of the UNIversity of Basel (unibas.ch)
https://duw.unibas.ch/

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