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Overview
This specialisation in Ecosystems and Aquatic Ecology from Uppsala University, prepares you for jobs in water and natural resource management, and is connected to ongoing research.
In the programme with specialisation in Ecosystems and Aquatic Ecology, you will study the interactions between organisms and their environment. Ecology of inland waters (lakes and rivers) is an important part of the programme, but topics related to other natural and constructed ecosystems will also be included in the programme.
Features
In this specialisation of the programme, you will:
- learn how ecosystems work, and in which way they are affected by human perturbations
- get a broad and holistic perspective on nature, by crossing disciplinary boundaries among such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Hydrology; however, with a focus on inland waters
- gain skills to analyse and judge the status of ecosystems and natural resources, by means of practical exercises.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Limnology
- Applied Ecosystem Ecology
- Biodiversity and Ecosystem Function
- Ecosystems in the Anthropocene
- Master's thesis
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Credits
120 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Environmental Economics & Policy Marine Studies View 7 other Masters in Marine Studies in SwedenAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Other requirements
General requirements
Academic requirements
- A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university.
- 60 weeks of full-time studies (90 credits) in biology; or
- 40 weeks of full-time studies (60 credits) in biology plus 20 weeks of full-time studies (30 credits) in chemistry and/or earth sciences.
Tuition Fee
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International
13813 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 27627 EUR for the full programme during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR for the full programme during 24 months.
NON-EU/EEA:
- Tuition fee, first semester: SEK 72,500
- Tuition fee, total: SEK 290,000
Living costs for Uppsala
7620 - 12066 SEK /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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.
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