Overview

The Biology - Ecology and Conservation Biology degree from Karlstad University is a programme for those who want to deepen their knowledge and competence in ecology and conservation to prepare for employment or further research. We focus on applied ecology and conservation issues.

The programme of study begins with the resilience-based course on Ecosystem Stewardship, that provides an overview of ecosystem services and their management. We follow with a course on applied Ecological Resource Management: The second term starts with an advanced course on Landscape Ecology and finishes with an Advanced Methods course. Students have space for elective courses to sharpen their own focus in the second year of studies. Finally the Masters project is an advanced research project within our extensive research network in Sweden and abroad.

Career

A Masters Degree increases your opportunity to continue your research career with doctoral studies by improving your research and publication skills and by developing your professional network.

A Masters Degree in Biology opens your possibilities for advancement in professional postions in government, non-profit, or private consulting firms. It also prepares you for doctoral studies, with possible publication of your Masters thesis

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ecosystems in a Changing World

Conservation Science for Sustaining Biodiversity

Landscape Ecology
Scientific Methods in Freshwater Ecology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Karlstad, Sweden

Disciplines

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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

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90

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62

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor-level degree of at least 180 credits, specialising in the main field of study Biology. Upper secondary school level English 6 or equivalent.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

150000 SEK / year

≈ 150000 SEK / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Tuition fees do not apply if you are an exchange student or a citizen of a country within the European Union, the European Economic Area (EEA), or Switzerland.

Living costs

Karlstad

Sweden

4000 - 8500 SEK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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