Overview

Course Description

The Biology of Environmental Change program at University of Eastern Finland is a research-oriented programme that builds knowledge on the various disciplines of biology under anthropogenic stresses and global change. Students will achieve comprehensive methodological and theoretical knowledge in at least one specialised subject (e.g., ecology and evolution, hydrobiology or genetics and physiology), generic core competencies for scientific research, and skills to apply necessary methods both in field and laboratory.

This study program is suitable for students who wish to pursue a career in environmental change research, consulting or in environmental institutes and for those who are interested in pursuing doctoral studies in biological sciences.

Studies

Studies in biology of environmental change will provide the student with advanced knowledge on the effects of environmental change on ecosystems and their bioprocesses, especially the interactions between atmosphere and ecosystems.

The studies are divided into the following study modules:

Environmental ecology study module focuses on studying environmental ecophysiology, chemical and microbial ecology, and applied ecosystem ecology.
Genetics and physiology study module concentrates on the ecophysiological, cellular and molecular biological effects associated with environmental change as well as understanding of the interaction mechanisms at cellular level.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental Data Mining

Advanced Course on Environmental Data Mining
Applied geoinformatics
Genetic modification of organisms

Environmental adaptation of animals

Optical Methods in Plant Biology and Environmental Research
Specific book exams in Environmental science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-17 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology Environmental Economics & Policy Environmental Sciences View 8 other Masters in Biology in Finland

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Other requirements

General requirements

An eligible applicant should have at least a lower university degree (BSc) in biological or environmental sciences, obtained at an internationally recognized and accredited university or higher education institution.

In addition, In case, the applicant has not yet received a Bachelors degree certificate by the admission deadline, he/she is required to submit an officially certified copy of his/her latest transcript of records during the application period.
Applicants must either (1) meet the language proficiency criteria, or (2) reach the minimum required language test results to be considered eligible to the University of Eastern Finland

Tuition Fee

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International

8000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8000 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

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

Living costs for Joensuu

700 - 1000 EUR /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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