Forest and Ecosystem Sciences (M.Sc.)
Introduction
Forest and Ecosystem Sciences (M.Sc.) is a 2 years Masters program taught at Georg August Universitat, Gottingen, Germany. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options. To successfully obtain Forest and Ecosystem Sciences (M.Sc.) from Georg August Universitat you are required to complete 120 credit hours. After completion of Forest and Ecosystem Sciences (M.Sc.) you will be able to further continue for advance studies or start career as Environmental Educator, Environmental Planner, Environmental Analyst.
Study contents provide hands-on approaches to tackle burning current issues such as global change, climate warming, land-use change, species loss, and biodiversity treats. The studies cover ecosystems analysis and modeling with in-depth training in advanced programming, data analysis as well as theoretical ecology, and practical conservation management.
Research-based training on terrestrial ecosystems functions from molecules to landscape-level and laboratory methods in ecosystems sciences and sustainable management of tropical and international forests where students together prepare an interdisciplinary management plan on-site.
Throughout their studies, students will take part in cutting-edge research activities on these topics in an interdisciplinary and international environment.
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Forest and Ecosystem Sciences (M.Sc.) at Georg August Universitat for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by Georg August Universitat.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Georg August Universitat as pre-requiste for admission in Forest and Ecosystem Sciences (M.Sc.).
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
Previous education
- Bachelor's Degree in Forestry or related subject with a total of at least 180 ECTS credits
- at least 150 ECTS at the time of application
- Eligibility:
- Verification required of academic performance in Forestry or Environmental Sciences, Resource or Ecosystem Management, Life Sciences and Applied Computer Science in the scope of at least 60 ECTS
Language requirements
- If English is not your first language, you must provide proof of proficiency in English at a level of at least B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Courses Units
You need to complete 120 credit hours to successfully obtain this degree. Please check detail of study units at https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/616875.html
You will be completing a total of 120 C, 90 C by taking courses, and 30 C by writing the Master’s thesis.
You have three study tracks to choose from: Ecosystem Analysis and Modelling, Ecosystem Sciences, or Tropical and International Forestry.
Program structure
Career Opportunities
You can join one of the following careers:
Scholarships
72 fully funded scholarships are listed for Germany. See Germany scholarships.