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Ecology and Population Genetics – (M.Sc.)
University of Oulu
Master's Programmes in English| Application Deadline: | January 31 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free - ≈ € 11,750 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Oulu / Finland / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Oulu
International Master’s Degree Programme in Ecology and Population Genetics (ECOGEN), with emphasis in Biodiversity and Conservation Biology issues, is a new educational programme operating at the Department of Biology, University of Oulu. The combination of studies in plant and animal ecology, population genetics and molecular ecology offers an unique opportunity for students to obtain strong tools for conservation biology and biodiversity issues. Studies lead to a Master of Science degree. The first students will start their studies in 2012.
ECOGEN prepares the students for future leadership positions in conservation biology and environmental ecology. It provides the students with appropriate knowledge in ecology and population genetics of endangered species and ecosystems. This competence is needed in the environmental administration and research in the fields of e.g. conservation biology and restoration ecology. The degree enables to further Ph.D. studies in ecology and genetics. The combination of studies in plant ecology and population biology (research of which is at Oulu by far the strongest in Finland), plant population genetics (part of the former Population Genetics Research of Excellence unit) and molecular ecology offers a unique opportunity for students to obtain strong tools for conservation biology and biodiversity issues.
Study environment
High proportion of education consists of contact teaching and laboratory and field practicals. The facilities include botanical garden, zoological and botanical museums, greenhouses, and field research stations. Botanical Herbarium and Botanical Gardens as well as Zoological Museum conduct research in biodiversity and offer highly qualified facilities as well as collections for the research. The field research stations have well-equipped laboratories and accommodation facilities. University of Oulu’s Oulanka research station situates in the Oulanka national park which attracts visitors and researches worldwide and is part of the European PAN Parks network.
Contents
The programme consists of 120 credit points, of which a minimum of 80 credit points belongs to the main subject (animal ecology, plant ecology, genetics). Optional studies may follow either of two lines, focusing on ecology or genetics. The programme includes a trainee period either in environmental administration or research institutes in co-operation with a network of European environmental administration and research institutes.
The studies take 2 years. Students will be awarded a Master of Science degree in plant or animal ecology or genetics with a possibility to continue for Ph.D. studies. Bachelor of Science degree in biology is required (or related subjects if the students have completed studies corresponding the following studies required by the Degree Programme in Biology, University of Oulu).
The degree programme includes, depending on the main study subject, field courses in ecology (plant and fungal succession on sandy seashores, management of coastal meadows, endangered species), courses in restoration ecology, evolutionary ecology (evolutionary potential in wild animal populations under climate and environmental change), conservation biology, stream ecology, winter ecology and physiology (plant and animal adaptations to boreal and subarctic conditions), population genetic analysis of DNA, and quantitative genetics and plant and animal breeding.
Compulsory studies
* For all students
* For students with plant or animal ecology as the major subject
* For students with genetics as the major subject
Optional studies
* Population and environmental genetics
* Environmental ecology and ecophysiology
* Ecology
* Biodiversity and community ecology
* Other optional studies
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
B.Sc. degree in biology
Sufficient knowledge of English is required.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 580 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 92 |
Accreditation
All education in the University of Oulu is based on a joint European credit transfer system (ECTS) which facilitates international transparency and recognition of degrees at an international level. The education in the University is monitored through various quality assurance systems in order to enhance quality and improve international comparability.
All degrees awarded from the University of Oulu are recognised by the Finnish Ministry of Education.
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Relevant Links
- Programme website
- Master's Degree Programmes in the University of Oulu
- University of Oulu
- International Master’s Scholarship Programme 2012-2013
- City of Oulu
- Study in Finland
- Tourist guide to Finland
- Ministry of Education and Culture
- University Admissions Finland
- Online Application to Universities of Applied Sciences in Finland
- Student experiences about Finland - STeXX.eu
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