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MScBiology: Conservation and Restoration Ecology

Radboud University
Netherlands, Nijmegen
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Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

The Master’s specialisation in Conservation and Restoration Ecology is taught at the Faculty of Science. It has a course load of 120 EC* (two years). The first year of this specialisation contains five compulsory courses in the first quartile. You can compose the rest of the programme with specialisation and free electives, internships, literature theses and optionally a field course in Switzerland or Ireland. The structure of the programme is presented here.

Career opportunities

After graduation, the students quickly take up positions as researchers in universities, research institutes, government departments or companies. And – often after obtaining their PhD degree – they also apply their academic background to societal issues, for example as a communications or policy officer. In general, the graduates end up as a:

- Researcher at a university or research institute
- Researcher in a company, either a large or a start-up company such as B-Ware
- Researcher at a governmental institute or an NGO (think of nature monitoring and recovering organisations)
- Consultant at a governmental organisation, like a water board, municipality or ministry
- Consultant at a consulting firm
- Policy officer
- Communications officer at nature organisation
- Teacher in biology (College or secondary education level)

Apply now! Fall semester 2023/24
Application period has ended
Notes
Please see the university profile or contact us for the deadlines that apply to you
Apply now! Fall semester 2023/24
Application period has ended
Notes
Please see the university profile or contact us for the deadlines that apply to you