Biology - Global Change Biology University of Antwerp

Overview

Specific attention within the Biology - Global Change Biology programme from the University of Antwerp is given to the development of nature-based solutions, where fundamental knowledge on ecosystems is translated into applied ecosystem management, that addresses the negative impacts of global change. For example, you can perform Master's thesis research on:

• negative CO2-emission technologies

• novel techniques for wetland restoration

• management of invasive species

• management of vector-based diseases

Your future

• The increasing recognition that global change poses a clear challenge to society makes expertise on the subject a widely sought asset for any future professional career. As a specialist in global change biology, you will develop the skills to analyse policy, influence decision-making and implement novel solutions for a sustainable economy.The city of Antwerp is situated in the heart of Europe, and houses one of the largest port areas in the world, while the city of Brussels, the centre of European decision making, is only 40 km away. This way, the Master's programme in Global Change Biology provides ample possibilities to achieve a career in industry or policy.

Accreditation

All study programmes at the University of Antwerp received accredidation from NVAO (Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organisation).