Master of Biology Biodiversity: Conservation and Restoration
University of Antwerp
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Campus location
Antwerp, Belgium
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
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Earliest start date
Mar 2024
* 979,60€ for EEA nationals | 5,800€ for non-EEA nationals (for 60 ECTS credits or one year of full-time study) (subject to yearly revision)
Introduction
Biology is a fundamental scientific discipline focusing on formulating and testing hypotheses through observations and experiments in the lab or the field. As a Biology student, you will actively participate in state-of the-art research performed at the Department of Biology.
The teaching is supported by the staff and expertise of the research groups. In the specialisation “Biodiversity: Conservation and Restoration”, the emphasis lies on the global biodiversity crisis, one of the key elements of global change.
You acquire insight into the causes and consequences of the current worldwide loss of plant, animal and other species, and into the theory and practice of managing endangered species and the conservation and restoration of habitats. Links with society, for example, biodiversity policy, legislation and international treaties will also be highlighted. Students will undertake an internship with an external organisation involved in conservation/restoration.
Curriculum
Program Content
Students strengthen their insights in the following key conservation and restoration issues:
- Species conservation and management
- Habitat conservation
- Conservation genetics
- Restoration of degraded ecosystems
- Links and conflicts between conservation and society
Rankings
The University of Antwerp scores extremely well in Young University Rankings, obtaining the 5th place in the Times Higher Education Millennials 2020, the 7th in the Times Higher Education 250 under 50 2022 and the 20th place in QS 50 under 50 2021. On a global scale, the university ranks 131st in the Times Higher Education 2023 and 280th in QS World Ranking 2023.
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Your future
The value of biodiversity to society means that expertise/specialist knowledge in conservation and restoration is a much-sought asset. As a specialist in conservation and restoration, you will analyse policy and influence decision-making in the field of biodiversity protection. Research offers another career opportunity in Belgium and also abroad.