Overview

This Environmental Biology program at Birzeit University is intended offer higher studies in environmental biology for holders of BA degrees in Life Sciences or workers in several biological areas. Thus, the program strives to prepare specialists and researchers in the field of environmental biology to contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge and the creation and development of environmental awareness and the importance of maintaining organisms, biodiversity, environment and natural resources from pollution.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the program will be able to work in the following areas:

In various government sectors concerned with environmental matters such as the Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Health and Ministry of Water and the Ministry of Agriculture.

In the private sector concerned with environmental studies, dissemination and increasing environmental awareness.

In various universities and institutes in the fields of teaching and research.

In scientific research centers and civil society organizations concerned with wildlife and the environment.

In universities and institutions concerned with the environment and wildlife regionally and internationally.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods

Biostatistics

Environmental Biology

Environmental Microbiology

Ecophysiology

Advanced Biological Techniques

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-26 00:00:00

Language

English, Arabic

Credits

36 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Az Zaytuniyah, Palestinian Territory, Occupied

Disciplines

Biology Environmental Sciences View 4 other Masters in Biology in Palestinian Territory, Occupied

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

General Secondary Education Certificate Examination (Tawjihi) score equivalent to or higher than 65 percent.

Bachelor’s degree, from a university accredited by Birzeit University, in a field required by the program that the applicant wishes to enroll in. All applicants must have earned a “Good” academic standing. Applicants who have an “Acceptable” standing will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the university’s Academic Council based on recommendation by the relevant department, or program committee.

Two sealed letters of recommendation by faculty members who taught the applicant or two supervisors who oversaw his or her work, or a letter from each.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

2312 USD / year

≈ 2312 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

2312 USD / year

≈ 2312 USD / year

Additional Details

2,312 - 2,905 (12 credit hours/ year)

Funding

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