MSc in Biodiversity, Conservation and Environmental Quality
University of Siena
Key Information
Campus location
Siena, Italy
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Application deadline
29 Apr 2024*
Earliest start date
Sep 2024
* first intake opens on Monday, 13th Nov 2023, and closes on Monday, 15th Jan 2024 | second intake opens on Thursday, 1st Feb 2024 and closes on Monday 29th Apr 2024
* the amount for each international student is based on the student’s country of origin and the course chosen
Introduction
The master's degree in Biodiversity, Conservation, and Environmental Quality (BCEQ), entirely taught in English, prepares the highly qualified figure of environmental biologist expert in the multiple aspects of biodiversity, aimed at nature conservation and the assessment of environmental quality.
The BCEQ graduate therefore deals with the analysis and protection of biodiversity, environmental monitoring, research, scientific dissemination, and education, thus meeting the national and international demand for experts in biodiversity.
Graduates in BCEQ can continue their studies by accessing a PhD program and can take the state exam for Biologists.
Graduates in BCEQ find their natural place within bodies for the environment and biodiversity, institutions and laboratories for analysis and research, local authorities, cooperatives, consortia for the management of museums, parks, protected areas, and nature reserves, and as freelance biologists.
Admissions
Curriculum
Year 1
- I. C. Environmental Quality and Management
- Module 1: Biodiversity and Environmental Quality
- Module 2: Applied Ecology and Environmental Management
- Conservation Biology
- Molecular Applied Zoology
- Biodiversity and Conservation of Fungi
- Plant Diversity
- Bioinformatics
- Microbial Biodiversity
- Biodiversity and Pharmaceuticals
- Reproductive Biology and Control of Pest Insects
Year 2
- Student’s choices
- Student’s choices
- Traineeship
- Other training activities
- Final dissertation
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Career Opportunities
Graduates in BCEQ can continue their studies by accessing a Ph.D. program and can take the state exam for Biologists.