M.Sc. Ecology
VU University Amsterdam
| Application deadline: | Start in 1 September: July (non-EEA: April). |
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| Start date: | September 2013 |
| Credits: | 120 ECTS |
| Duration full-time: | 24 months |
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| Delivery mode: | On Campus |
| Educational variant: | Full-time |
Description
Will climate change cause ecosystems to become less stable? How important is biodiversity? The Master's in Ecology offers further study of the functioning of earth's plants and animals.
The Master's in Ecology is designed to improve students' understanding both of how nature works and how we can apply appropriate measures to maintain biodiversity and combat the effect of pollution and climate change. It offers a unique course of study as ecology is studied from a plant's, an animal's and from a systems perspective. Ecological properties are determined starting from a molecular level, i.e. which genes trigger a response of an organism to environmental stress, and from field knowledge. Field observations are used to extract ecosystems' patterns and functions. As a Master's graduate in Ecology, you have a wide range of career options. The demand for ecologists is considerable these days. About 40 percent of our graduates continues their studies, pursuing a PhD project. Others find jobs in applied environmental sciences or with consultancy firms, dealing with topics like nature management and restoration, landscape planning, plant breeding, developing molecular tools to assess pollution, improving food quality, and identifying alternative energy sources.
Contents
Types of teaching (in year 1):
- theory: 30%
- practice: 50%
- self study: 20%
Programme internationalization:
- Studying abroad is recommended.
- The percentage of foreign students: 15%
- The percentage of foreign teachers: 0%
- The percentage of students abroad: 10%
This programme has a workload of 120 ECTS.
Specialities:
Ecocatch:
Ecology and Evolution:
Requirements
Assessment interview
Grade list
Previous education
Written request
Grade list: transcript of records
Previous education: BSc Biology from a Dutch university or equivalent.
Written request: motivation, cv and references
Additional language requirements:
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- IELTS listening: 6
- IELTS reading: 6
- IELTS writing: 6
- IELTS speaking: 6
- TOEFL paper based: 580
- TOEFL computer based: 237
- TOEFL internet based: 93
English Language Requirements
| IELTS band: | 6.5 |
| CAE score: | 60(Grade A) |
| TOEFL paper-based test score: | 580 |
| TOEFL computer-based test score: | 237 |
| TOEFL internet-based test score: | 93 |
Funding
Scholarships / Grants:
China Scholarship Counsil:\r\nThe scholarship programme is designed for good quality Chinese students who want to study or do research in the Netherlands for an academic year either during or after their studies in China. The main purpose of the China Programme is the exchange of talented Chinese and Dutch students.\r\nFor additional information: Website
Neso Indonesia:\r\nStuNed Scholarships for Master studies, short courses and customized training programmes are available for Indonesian professionals with at least two years work experience in a development-related organization.\r\nFor additional information: Website
Fulbright/ NAF:\r\nThe Fulbright Center is a bi-national, non-profit organization established by international agreement between the United States of America and the Kingdom of The Netherlands. It promotes educational co-operation and provides information on study, research and internships in the United States.\r\nFor additional information: Website
Nuffic:\r\nThe Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program (Ford-IFP) provides opportunities to exceptional individuals for advanced study. If you are a resident of an eligible IFP country and would like to study in Europe, Nuffic can act as a placement partner for you. \r\nFor additional information: Website
European Commission:\r\nThe Alban Scholarship programme aims at the reinforcement of the European Union-Latin America cooperation in the area of Higher Education. * for postgraduate studies. * for specialization studies at any of the eligible recognised organizations of Higher Training (companies included). \r\nFor additional information: Website
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World Bank:\r\nSuccessful applicants for the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program will be awarded funding covering all tuition and admission fees, as well as housing and subsistence allowance. Travel expenses between the awardees' home countries and Tokyo will also be provided. \r\nFor additional information: Website
United Nations:\r\nFor additional information: Website
Asian Development Bank:\r\nThis scholarship aims to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB's developing member countries to pursue postgraduate studies in economics, management, science & technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Region.\r\nFor additional information: Website
VU University Amsterdam:\r\nVU University Amsterdam awards its own scholarships to outstanding students joining our international Master's degree programmes. The VU Fellowship is an amount of money between 2.500 and 15.000 Euros to cover a part of the study expenses. The general criteria for selection are excellence, motivatio\r\nFor additional information: Website
Accreditation
Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands
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