Ecology:
Conservation biology, 120 credits

You will learn how to use modern ecology and genetics within maintenance, loss, and restoration of biological diversity. The master's programme provides a foundation for continued higher studies as well as for a diverse range of other careers within the public sector, forestry, agriculture and consultancy.

Prerequisites and application

Recommended course of study

Year 1

Autumn
Population and Community Ecology (BIOR69)

Frontiers in Ecolog, part time (BIOS04) 

Nature Conservation (BIOR23) / Evolutionary Animal Ecology (BIOR35) / Plant Ecology (BIOR34) / Global Ecosystem Dynamics (NGEN03)

Spring
Conservation Biology (BIOR37)

Biological monitoring (BIOR39)

Year 2

Autumn
The Scientific Method (BIOS11)

Nature Conservation (BIOR23) / Evolutionary Animal Ecology (BIOR35) / Plant Ecology (BIOR34) / Global Ecosystem Dynamics (NGEN03)

Spring
Degree Project

Degree title

Master of Science (Two Years) Major: Biology with specialization in Conservation Biology

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Study coordination and guidance

Lotta Persmark
Student Advisor
Education office

Phone:
+46462223728

E-mail:
Lotta.Persmark@biol.lu.se

Programme coordinator Conservation Biology

Ola Olsson
Associate Professor, Senior lecturer
Biodiversity

Phone:
+46462223774

E-mail:
Ola.Olsson@biol.lu.se

Lund University, Box 117, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden. Tel: +46 (0)46 222 00 00