MSc in Biology, Aquatic Ecology LUND UNIVERSITY, SWEDEN
• Master of Science in Biology with specialisation in Aquatic Ecology • 2 years, full time, 120 ECTS credits • Department of Biology • Lund Campus • Application deadline: January 2018 • Programme start: August 2018
Most courses are full-time studies, and you usually take only
Programme overview
Career prospects
This Master’s programme specialises on the ecology of
After graduation many students of the Aquatic Ecology Mas-
aquatic ecosystems, including both freshwater and marine
ter’s Programme find employment within the water man-
systems, i.e. in the fields of Limnology and Marine Ecology,
agement sector, e.g. as ecologists in municipal or county
respectively. It provides understanding of state-of-the-art
councils or in consulting agencies. In these positions your
theories and models of the structure and function of aquatic
assignments could include environmental monitoring, con-
ecosystems and, further, their relation to watershed, effects
sulting on matters concerning water and assessment of
of anthropogenic disturbances, management strategies and
measures that may affect the water environment. The pro-
restoration techniques. Practical training in laboratory and
gramme also provides a solid base for continued studies at
field methodology is also emphasised.
the PhD level.
Special features of the programme
Entry requirements and how to apply
• Close collaboration with research groups on the most
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
recent scientific approaches to current issues in both
A Bachelor’s including 90 credits in biology (of which should
basic and applied science
include 15 credits in cell biology, genetics and microbiology,
• Guidelines for sustainable fisheries management
15 credits in ecology, 15 credits in botany, and 15 credits in
• Hands-on laboratory training and risk assessment in
zoology), and 7.5 credits in statistics. English Level 6 (equiv-
ecotoxicological issues in aquatic environments
alent to IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90). See www.lunduniversity.lu.se
• Designing restoration projects on a watershed scale
for details on English proficiency levels.
Programme modules/courses
HOW TO APPLY
COMPULSORY COURSES: Limnology/Marine Ecology, Aquat-
1. Apply online: Go to www.lunduniversity.lu.se/biology
ic Ecology, and a Master’s degree project in Aquatic Ecology.
-aquatic-ecology. Click on “Apply” and follow the instruc-
ELECTIVES: Fisheries Ecology, Ecotoxicology, Water Man-
tions for the online application at the Swedish national
agement, Modelling Biological Systems, Processing and
application website www.universityadmissions.se. Rank
Analysis of Biological Data.
the chosen programmes in order of preference.
one course at a time. The courses are typically teachingintensive, with lectures, seminars, excursions as well as theoretical and practical exercises. You are expected to spend about 40 hours per week on studies, self-studies included. Normally you take two courses of 15 credits per semester, i.e. a total of 60 credits per year.
“I came to Lund in order to take the Master’s Programme in Aquatic Ecology. The reason why I chose Lund University was its high ranking among the universities worldwide. You have the chance to take a variety of courses, even the ones within the other programmes. Lund is a small, cosy student city where you have the chance to socialise via the student organisations and learn more about Swedish culture and traditions. Don’t miss this experience” Ezgi Uluzu from Turkey
••General Supporting documents: Check what documents you need to submit (i.e. official transcripts, degree diploma/proof of expected graduation, translations, proof of English, passport) and how you need to submit them at www.universityadmissions.se. ••Programme-specific supporting documents: We encourage you to fill in our Summary Sheet when you apply for this programme. More information can be found on the programme webpage. 3. Pay the application fee (when applicable).
About Lund University Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The University has 42 000 students and 7 400 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition. Lund is the most popular study location in Sweden. The University offers one of the broadest ranges of programmes and courses in Scandinavia, based on cross-disciplinary and cutting-edge research. The com-
SELECTION CRITERIA/ADDITIONAL INFO
pact university campus encourages networking and
Selection of students is based on grades on academic courses
creates the conditions for scientific breakthroughs and
of relevance for the Master’s programme.
innovations. The University has a distinct international profile, with partner universities in over 70 countries.
TUITION FEES There are no tuition fees for EU/EEA citizens. For non-EU/EEA
Lund University has an annual turnover of SEK 8 billion,
citizens the tuition fee for this programme is SEK 145 000 per
of which two-thirds go to research. Our research is char-
year. For details on tuition fees, see www.lunduniversity.lu.se
acterised by both breadth and strength and, according to independent evaluations, over 30 of our research
About the Department of Biology
fields are world-leading.
We have an outstanding competence in both education and research, covering a large number of biological disciplines
The establishment of the world-leading facilities MAX
with everything from molecular biology to large scale ecology.
IV and ESS will have a major impact on future scientific
Several of our research groups are world leading within their
and industrial development in both materials science
topic, which shows by the large number of international
and life science. MAX IV, which was inaugurated in
projects being coordinated from the department of Biology.
June 2016, is the leading synchrotron radiation facility
Since our education is integrated with the research within
in the world, while the European research facility ESS
the department you will, during your studies, have research-
will be the world’s most powerful neutron source when
ers as teachers and get into close contact with the ongoing
it opens for research in 2023. Adjacent to these facilities,
projects. Our courses range from basic to Master’s level and
Science Village Scandinavia is also being developed into
we offer around 50 advanced level courses. We also have an
a meeting place and testing environment for research,
extensive postgraduate programme.
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CONTACT Programme webpage www.lunduniversity.lu.se/biology-aquatic-ecology Study Advisor Lotta Persmark,
[email protected], +46 (0)46 222 3728
Disclaimer: Changes may have been made since the printing of this fact sheet. Please see www.lunduniversity.lu.se for any updates.
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