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University of Greifswald
Greifswald
Landscape Ecology & Nature Conservation
Subjects: Ecology;Conservation
M.Sc. | Master of Science
Course description
The master's program equips students with a deep understanding of landscape ecology and both national and international nature conservation. They gain comprehensive knowledge of the subject “Landscape Ecology and Nature Conservation,” mastering its content and methods. This program emphasizes independent problem-solving for complex research tasks, with a strong research orientation and a transdisciplinary approach. A unique aspect of this program is its integration of scientific training with humanities, law, and economics. Students explore landscape economics, human geography, environmental law, and environmental ethics. In the biology and landscape ecology focus, students learn species identification, essential for landscape ecological analyses and ecosystem assessments. This understanding is enhanced through domestic and international excursions. The landscape economics focus covers theoretical approaches like cost-benefit analysis and standard price approach, examining the monetary valuation of natural assets. Environmental ethics involves critically analyzing and justifying the values, goals, and guidelines of nature and environmental protection. Additionally, students learn the basics of scientific theory. This program fosters a systemic understanding of ecosystems and their changes, preparing students to tackle real-world environmental challenges with a well-rounded, interdisciplinary education.
Program Information
| Study Location | Greifswald |
| Start Semester | Winter |
| Study Form | Full-time |
| Study Type | Postgraduate |
| Teaching Language | English |
| Dual | No |
| Remote | No |
| Application Fee non-EU | No information |
| Study Length | 4 Semesters |
| Tuition Fees per Semester | No Tuition Fee |
| Cost per Semester | 125 EUR |
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Application Requirements
Language Requirements
| CEFR | No information |
| IELTS | 6 |
| Cambridge (CAE) | No information |
| TOEFL IBT | 80 |
proven proficiency of English at a level of at least B2 of the “Common European Framework of Reference for Languages” (e.g. equivalent to seven years of English lessons at school), further equivalents: FCE, TOEFL (CBT) 213, TOEFL (IBT) 80, TOEFL (PBT) 550, TOEIC 785, IELTS 6.0)
Qualification Requirements
Only those who have completed a bachelor's degree in landscape ecology or other areas of biological, agricultural and forestry science can be admitted to the course.
Document Requirements
Online application on the Uni-Assist applicant portal CV a passport copy Secondary school leaving certificate If applicable, proof of studies (with an overview of subjects and grades) and acquired university degrees (final diploma, with an overview of subjects and grades) Proof of German language skills Proof of English and/or other language skills (if required for the subject, see subject information in the applicant portal) TestAS certificate (only for medicine and dentistry, 1st semester) Letter of motivation (only for M.Sc. Landscape Ecology and Nature Conservation) Proof of aptitude test (for art and music and church music) Applicants from China, India, Vietnam: an APS certificate (confirmation of verification from the respective German embassy)
Application Process
| Acceptance Interview | No |
| Acceptance local admission restrictions | Restricted |
| Application |
directly at the University, uni-assist |
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