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Acquire insight into the drivers of global change and its consequences at all levels of biological organisation, from molecules over cells, individual organisms and populations to communities and ecosystems. Participate in state-of-the-art research performed at the internationally renowned Department of Biology of the University of Antwerp.

Overview

The Master of Biology: specialisation Global Change Biology helps you to acquire a thorough insight into the complexcauses and consequences of global change. You will learn how climate change, global alterations of land use,disrupted water and biogeochemical cycles, pollution, biological invasions and loss of biodiversity are threatening theviability of our planet, for us humans, and for many organisms in natural ecosystems. During the preparation of your Master’s thesis, you will be exposed to high-level research environments in the department. Through interactions with professors, PhD students and staff members, you will develop the skills and competence required to research thephenomenon of global change and to help mitigate its effects.

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Programme Structure

You will strengthen your insights by attending the following key courses:- Laboratory skills for global change biologists- Global change physiology- Evolutionary responses to global change- Terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecosystem functioning- Ecosystem-based adaptation to global change

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2021-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2021-03-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2021-04-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology View 15 other Masters in Biology in Belgium

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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

Tuition Fee

International

5798 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the original amount of 5798 EUR per year and a duration of 24 months.
EU/EEA

947 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the original amount of 947 EUR per year and a duration of 24 months.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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