Overview

Courses are evenly balanced between the biology of plant, animal, and ecosystem conservation, and the human dimensions of conservation, such as law, economics, anthropology, and psychology.

Biodiversity Conservation students at University of Neuchâtel will undertake fieldwork, receive practical training in scientific methods, and acquire cross disciplinary skills at the interface between science and the practice of biodiversity conservation.

Acquired skills and goals

Graduates of this programme will be able to understand the diversity of living organisms and the ecological complexes (from ecosystems to the biosphere) of which they are a part, analyze and problematize the relationships between humans and non-humans (plants, animals, and other groups) in order to understand the mechanisms behind changes in space and time, analyze existing conservation policies and programs, and develop and propose strategies to address specific problems.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Biodiversity and Conservation

Bioenergy

Environmental Impact Assessment

Geographical Information Systems for Environmental Consultants

Global Challenges in Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Neuchâtel, Switzerland

Disciplines

Biodiversity & Conservation

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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

This programme is open to students who have obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in biology, natural systems, or biology-ethnology, or a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in social sciences (ethnology, sociology, social psychology, human geography).

Students who have followed a different course of study must demonstrate basic training in biology and/or social sciences, as well as a proficiency in the fundamentals of quantitative and/or statistical methods.

Any gaps in knowledge can be made up before or during the first year of the programme.

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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

1580 CHF / year

≈ 1580 CHF / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1030 CHF / year

≈ 1030 CHF / year

Living costs

Neuchâtel

Switzerland

1490 - 2050 CHF / 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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