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Tropical Forestry and Management – (M.Sc.)
Dresden University of Technology
Masters Programmes in English| Application Deadline: | August 30th | ||
| Location: | Dresden / Germany / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Dresden University of Technology
Tropical Forestry and Management is an international Master program offered at the Forest Department of the Technische Universität Dresden. It is offered in the samall town of Tharandt near dresden, where in 1811 academic forerstry teaching started.
The two-year course altogether comprises 120 credits (ECTS) structured in 3 semester attendance studies and 1 semester elaboration and defense of the Master thesis. The modules offered during second and third semester contain substantial optional proportions allowing the student to identify and follow a particular individual profile. The research plan is prepared to effectively collect and analyze primary data from late third up to early fourth semester. Elaboration and defense of the Master thesis are to complete the course.
Contents
1. Semester:
Module 1.1 - Forest Ecology (Seminar 50%+Oral Exam 50%)
Module 1.2 - Forest Development and Land Use Policy (Seminar 33%+Oral Exam 67%)
Module 1.3 - Assessment and Evaluation of Forest Resources (Report 67%+Written Exam 33%)
Module 1.4 - Forest Culture and Extensions (Seminar 50%+Oral Exam 50%)
Module 1.5 - Forest Plantations and Agroforestry (Seminar 50%+Oral Exam 50%)
M 1.6 - Forest Utilization (Report 33%+Oral Exam 67%)
2. Semester:
Module 1.7 - Forest Ecosystems, Silviculture, and Forest Protection (Report 33%+Oral Exam 67%)
M 1.8 - Economics and Management of Forest Resources (Written Exam 100%)
M 1.9 - Organization and Management Systems (Report 33%+Oral Exam 67%)
M 1.10 - Project Planning and Evaluations (Project 50%+Written Exam 50%)
M 1.11A - Tropical Soils, Soil Degradation and Rehabilitation (Project 50%+Written Exam 50)
M 1.11 B - Management of Protected Areas, Game and Tourism (Seminar 33%+Written Exam 67%)
M 1.12 - Complex Thematic Seminars (Report 33%+Seminar 67%)
3. Semester:
M 2.1 - Management Systems of Natural Forests in the Tropics (Seminar 33%+Written Exam 67%)
M 2.2 - Management Systems of Forest Plantations in the Tropics (Seminar 33%+Written Exam 67%)
M 2.3 - Urban Tree Management in the Tropics (Seminar 33%+Oral Exam 67%)
M 2.4 - Integrated Land Use Management at Landscape Level (Record of Practical 33%+Seminar 67)
M 2.5 - Scientific Working Methods and Research Plan (Report 33%+ Research Plan 67%)
4. Semester:
Master Thesis and Colloquium (Thesis 67%+Colloquium 33%)
Examinations:
Oral Exam=15-30 minutes
Written Exam=90-180 minutes
Seminar=max. 135 hours (M2.4)
Project Work=max. 3 weeks
Colloquium=max. 60 minutes
Grading System (Marks):
1 (very good)
2 (good)
3 (adequate)
4 (satisfactory) - passed
5 (unsatisfactory) - failed
For more subtle differentiation of exam results intermediate values shall be used through lowering or increasing the individual grades by 0.3. The grades of 0.7, 4.3, 4.7 and 5.3 should not be awarded. For the aggregate mark the MSc thesis and colloquium is scored three times.
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Applicants must hold a university degree (at least B. Sc. or another eqivalent degree) in forestry, agriculture, horticulture, or any other related field. Moreover, applicants need proficiency in the English language (TOEFL or IELTS certificate).
Scholarships for students from developing countries are granted by DAAD. As their number is limited, opening up other sources of grants will considerably raise chances to be admitted.
When applying for a DAAD scholarship, the complete application should reach the institute not later than 30th October one year prior to the beginning of the course. If sent to DAAD, deadline is 30th September. Otherwise applications should be received at the institute before 30th August of the year the study course is to commence.
The complete application must contain:
* standard application form
- DAAD application form or
- Application form for private foreign students or
- Application form for private German students
* statement of purpose of the application (motivation)
* curriculum vitae
* research proposal
* school-leaving certificate and university degree certificate
* two letters of reference from senior academics (original letters or officially authenticated copies)
* two recent photographs
* academic transcript
* English language certificate (TOEFL, IELTS)
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
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