Overview

Molecular ecology is an interdisciplinary programme offered by University of Skövde that combines the fields of ecology, molecular biology and bioinformatics. At the University of Skövde we offer you a two-year master’s programme in Molecular ecology, where fieldwork as well as advanced laboratory and computer-based techniques are prominent parts of the studies.

Career prospects

The recent development of new molecular techniques has revolutionized bioscience, leading to increased applications within the field of conservation biology, ecology, evolution, agriculture and environmental monitoring.

After your studies, you can work in various academic, governmental, or private sector settings, for example at biotechnology companies and environmental consultant agencies. You can also continue with research at public- or private-sector research laboratories.

Programme Structure

About the programme:Molecular ecology combines ecological data with molecular biological techniques in order to address ecological topics such as:

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discover and characterize new species
measure the relationship among species and populations
track environmental toxins and diseases in different ecosystems
identify invasive species
identify genetic diversity within endangered species to develop conservation strategies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-16 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Molecular Sciences Ecology View 23 other Masters in Ecology in Sweden

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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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor’s degree equivalent to a Swedish kandidatexamen of 180 credits, with a major in the biological area (or the equivalent). The biological area can be defined as e.g. Ecology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Physiology or Bioinformatics.
A further requirement is proof of skills in English equivalent of studies at upper secondary level in Sweden, known as the Swedish course English 6. This is normally demonstrated by means of an internationally recognized language test, e.g. IELTS or TOEFL.

Tuition Fee

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International

135000 SEK/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 135000 SEK per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Skövde

6850 - 9320 SEK /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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