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A master’s degree allows students to further understand a particular subject, and prepares them for the competitive job market. In a Master in Ecological Science program, students are taught natural resource management in respect to ecology. What is a Master in Ecological Science? Students further their understanding of problems in the global environment, such as forestry, overfishing, river… Read more

A master’s degree allows students to further understand a particular subject, and prepares them for the competitive job market. In a Master in Ecological Science program, students are taught natural resource management in respect to ecology.

What is a Master in Ecological Science? Students further their understanding of problems in the global environment, such as forestry, overfishing, river regulations, climate changes, and pollution. Most programs focus on analysis skills, data management, and advanced scientific knowledge. This education prepares graduates to study biological material and prepare and execute investigations.

A master’s program in ecological science prepares the students not only for future careers, but also for other areas of life. Students learn how to apply knowledge and how to handle complex problems and situations. This preps them for difficult life circumstances, research practice, and jobs that demand self dependence.

Students can earn their Master in Ecological Science either nationally or internationally. Because individual programs can vary from school to school, the costs vary as well. Once you have found a school of interest, contact them to ask about the costs involved with earning your degree.

For those interested in ecological biology, a master’s degree prepares students for a variety of careers. Areas of employment include landscape planning, nature restoration and management, plant breeding, and environmental consultancy. Graduates may be involved in policy preparation, nature and environment education, and scientific communication. Employers include governments, nonprofit organizations, private industries, universities, and chemical regulation companies. A master’s program is also a great base for PhD studies.

If you are interested in investigating the relationship between a life form and its environment, you should begin researching the right Master in Ecological Science program right now. There are opportunities all over the world, and some classes may be able to be taken online if you need more flexibility. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.

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Master of Arts in Ecology, Spirituality, and Religion
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California Institute of Integral Studies
San Francisco , USA

Climate change and biodiversity loss are among the greatest existential threats humanity has seen. Further, these ecological challenges represent a crisis of values and consci ... +

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Climate change and biodiversity loss are among the greatest existential threats humanity has seen. Further, these ecological challenges represent a crisis of values and consciousness. Our program allows students to cultivate the knowledge and wisdom to respond to these existential threats from integral and transdisciplinary perspectives. Students gain skills and insight to transform practices, worldviews, and consciousness in service of a more just, sustainable, and flourishing planetary future. -
MA
Full-time
2 years
English
Jan 2021
01 Dec 2020
Campus
 

Master in Earth Science
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Umeå University - Faculty of Science and Technology
Umeå , Sweden

Within the Master's Programme in Earth Science you will study natural earth processes, climate change and the impact of human influences such as natural resources and environm ... +

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Within the Master's Programme in Earth Science you will study natural earth processes, climate change and the impact of human influences such as natural resources and environmental disruption. Impact on earth processes leads to substantial changes in the environment. You will develop awareness and in-depth knowledge of environmental changes over years to millennia in different types of environments. -
Master
Full-time
2 years
English
Jan 2021
Campus
 

Masters in Socio-Ecological Economics and Policy
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WU - Vienna University of Economics and Business
Vienna , Austria

The master program “Socio-Ecological Economics and Policy" is a four-semester program and requires 120 ECTS points to obtain a degree.

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The master program “Socio-Ecological Economics and Policy" is a four-semester program and requires 120 ECTS points to obtain a degree. -
MSc
Full-time
English
Oct 2021
Campus
 

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MS in Climate Science & Solutions
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Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff , USA

The Climate Science and Solutions (CSS) Professional Science Master's program combines a foundation of climate science and sustainable systems studies with professional traini ... +

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The Climate Science and Solutions (CSS) Professional Science Master's program combines a foundation of climate science and sustainable systems studies with professional training and organizational skills to help graduates succeed in the growing climate industry. -
MSc
Full-time
10 months
English
11 Jan 2021
Campus
 

MSc in Global Change Ecology
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University of Bayreuth
Bayreuth , Germany

Earth’s ecosystems are exposed to various rapid environmental changes, such as global changes in climate, element cycles, land use, and biodiversity. Such changes can threaten ... +

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Earth’s ecosystems are exposed to various rapid environmental changes, such as global changes in climate, element cycles, land use, and biodiversity. Such changes can threaten ecological services such as the protection against natural hazards, filtration of drinking water, food supply, and other resources. These situations, in turn, lead to economic, social, and political instability. -
MSc
Full-time
4 semesters
English
Campus
 

MSc in Behavioral Ecology and Wildlife Management (BEWM)
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University Bourgogne Franche-Comté (UBFC)
Dijon , France

The Master in Conservation Biology, with specialization in Behavioral Ecology and Wildlife Management, aims at providing a critical and conceptually-based understanding of ani ... +

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The Master in Conservation Biology, with specialization in Behavioral Ecology and Wildlife Management, aims at providing a critical and conceptually-based understanding of animal behavior and evolutionary ecology, in the framework of conservation biology and wildlife management. This two-year master program consists of both lessons and field trips, while half of the second year is devoted to a personal research project conducted by students in an international research team. -
MSc
Full-time
2 years
English
Campus
 

Master's Programme in Sustainability Science and Solutions
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LUT University
Lappeenranta , Finland

We all want to build a society which will enable our children to prosper. As the complexity and urgency of many sustainability problems increase, we can no longer think about ... +

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We all want to build a society which will enable our children to prosper. As the complexity and urgency of many sustainability problems increase, we can no longer think about our investment needs only in terms of technical products with great performance. In every investment decision, a growing need to contribute more effectively to sustainability challenges has to be taken into account. Climate warming, weakening air quality, water pollution and waste are examples of current global sustainability challenges. Sometimes traditional technologies offer the best solutions, but we also need novel solutions to complex environmental problems. -
MSc
Full-time
2 years
English
Aug 2021
20 Jan 2021
Campus
 

Master of Science in Environmental Management with a specialty in Conservation and Management of Natural Resources
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Universidad Ana G. Méndez - Recinto de Cupey
San Juan , Puerto Rico

This specialty includes the training of professionals capable of offering productive alternatives in the integral management of wildlife, with special attention to the protect ... +

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This specialty includes the training of professionals capable of offering productive alternatives in the integral management of wildlife, with special attention to the protection and conservation of the habitat of the species. The courses of this specialty have an interdisciplinary approach in the analysis of the interaction and interdependence of the ecological, socio-economic, cultural and technological components in the management and conservation of tropical ecosystems. -
MSc
Full-time
Part-time
5 semesters
Spanish
Jan 2021
Campus
 

MSc in Ecology and the Environment
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Linköping University
Linköping , Sweden

This master’s program prepares students to work with the management of ecosystems, ecological communities, and populations, based on a thorough knowledge of ecological concept ... +

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This master’s program prepares students to work with the management of ecosystems, ecological communities, and populations, based on a thorough knowledge of ecological concepts and theories. -
MSc
Full-time
4 semesters
English
Aug 2021
15 Jan 2021
Campus
 

Master of Science in Disease Ecology
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Linnaeus University
Kalmar , Sweden

The Master of Science in Disease ecology builds on the student's knowledge of ecology, evolution and molecular biology in order to explore and appreciate the role diseases pla ... +

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The Master of Science in Disease ecology builds on the student's knowledge of ecology, evolution and molecular biology in order to explore and appreciate the role diseases play in wildlife, domestic animals, and humans. During the first year, students are introduced to multidisciplinary aspects of disease ecology, ranging from veterinary and human medicine to molecular biology and ecology, including current research topics in the subject field. Students are also introduced to how individuals, populations, and species are influenced by and cope with diseases in a temporally and spatially influenced environment, including how climate change and human activities drive the distribution and emergence of disease. -
MSc
Full-time
2 years
English
Campus
 

MSc/PGDip in Statistical Ecology
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University of St Andrews
Saint Andrews , United Kingdom

In this course, you will learn the modern statistical methods currently used by professionals in ecology. You will learn to formulate problems, conduct appropriate analyses an ... +

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In this course, you will learn the modern statistical methods currently used by professionals in ecology. You will learn to formulate problems, conduct appropriate analyses and effectively communicate results to a variety of audiences. To balance theory and application, placement opportunities will be available with partner organisations within the UK and abroad. -
MSc
Full-time
Part-time
English
06 Sep 2021
10 Aug 2021
Campus
 

Project Management Basic
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Sida Group Management Academy
Rome , Italy

The main purpose of the Master of Waste & Circular Economy Management is to raise new managerial figures with legislative, technical, and marketing skills, that may be ben ... +

The main purpose of the Master of Waste & Circular Economy Management is to raise new managerial figures with legislative, technical, and marketing skills, that may be beneficial not only the firm itself but also the environment. Managerial figures not necessarily to be employed in the waste market, but in any productive and operational context where goods are to be rendered environmentally sustainable and reusable. The master aims at training smart professional figures that are able to navigate the normative framework and to acquire technical skills, with the ability to raise funds to implement well-designed economic plans, through their specific competencies concerning the circular economy, marketable also for consultancy firms. -
Master
Part-time
96 hours
Italian
Campus
 

MA Ecological Design Thinking
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Schumacher College
Totnes , United Kingdom

Be active and transformative within organisations, communities, economics and education as we meet the challenge of transitioning to a low carbon, high well-being and resilien ... +

Be active and transformative within organisations, communities, economics and education as we meet the challenge of transitioning to a low carbon, high well-being and resilient places and systems. Never has there been a more important time for a new approach to design. - starts September 2018. -
MA
Full-time
English
Campus
 

Master - Ecology and Environment Protection
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Vladivostok State University of Economics and Service
Vladivostok , Russia

Ecology and environment protection is a profile that prepares highly qualified specialists that possess necessary competencies for ecology-oriented decision-making in the sphe ... +

Ecology and environment protection is a profile that prepares highly qualified specialists that possess necessary competencies for ecology-oriented decision-making in the sphere of natural resource use and other sectors of national economy, management of greening process in manufacturing, determination of optimal ways for development and efficient management of natural resources. -
Master
Full-time
2 years
Campus
 

Master of Science in Urban Ecological Planning
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Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Trondheim , Norway +2 More

Urban Ecological Planning (UEP) is a practice-based program that enables students to develop skills and knowledge to address complex urban issues in rapidly changing social, c ... +

Urban Ecological Planning (UEP) is a practice-based program that enables students to develop skills and knowledge to address complex urban issues in rapidly changing social, cultural, political and environmental contexts. -
MSc
Full-time
2 years
English
Campus
 

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