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Forest and Ecosystem Sciences (M.Sc.)

The Forest and Ecosystem Sciences program is a Master of Science degree that focuses on the analysis and management of forest and ecosystem sciences. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the complex interactions between forest ecosystems and the environment.

Features

• The program offers three specializations: Ecosystem Analysis and Modelling, Ecosystem Sciences, and Tropical and International Forestry.
• Students can extend their course of studies through a large set of options, internships, and international visits.
• The program qualifies students for an international career in forest and ecosystems management, as well as in environmental protection and conservation.

Details

Programme Description

The program provides hands-on approaches to tackle current issues such as global change, climate warming, land use change, species loss, and biodiversity threats. The studies cover ecosystem analysis and modelling, theoretical ecology, and practical conservation management.

Goals

The program aims to specialize students in a field of choice, with three specialization fields: Ecosystem Analysis and Modelling, Ecosystem Sciences, and Tropical and International Forestry. The specializations convey scientific contents and methods, as well as professional skills for subsequent occupational activity.

Content

The study contents are different depending on the specialization field. In addition to the program-specific compulsory courses, a number of optional courses can be selected from the Faculty of Forestry, other faculties of the University of G飆tingen, and international partner universities.

Specializations

Ecosystem Analysis and Modelling

• Students will be able to analyze complex systems, such as the consequences of climate change and new ecosystem regulation and management practices.
• The topics in the compulsory courses include introduction to ecological modelling, ecosystem theory, biodiversity, macro-ecology, and biogeography.

Ecosystem Sciences

• Students will gain critical thinking skills, learn modern concepts, and get a strong quantitative training in theory, measurement, and application.
• The compulsory courses cover topics such as biodiversity and community ecology, ecosystem analytics, molecular ecology, and genetics.

Tropical and International Forestry

• The course focuses on options for ecologically sound management of different tropical forest types.
• The topics in the compulsory courses include introduction to tropical forest ecology and silviculture, international forest policy and economics, and monitoring of forest resources.

Structure

The program consists of 120 credits, with 90 credits from courses and 30 credits from the Master's thesis. The program is divided into four semesters, with the following structure:

• Semester 1: Compulsory courses (30 credits)
• Semester 2: Compulsory courses (30 credits)
• Semester 3: Elective courses (30 credits)
• Semester 4: Master's thesis (30 credits)

Application

Deadline

• Non-EU citizens: November 1st to March 15th
• EU citizens: May 1st to June 15th

Previous Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Forestry or a 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 the first language, proof of proficiency in English at a level of at least B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is required.