Descrizione della formazione

The Master of Science in Behaviour, Evolution and Conservation is for students who wish to deepen their knowledge in ecology, behavioural ecology, evolutionary biology and conservation biology, as well as to develop relevant technical, quantitative and research management skills.

Students' personal research projects account for 50% of the credits towards the degree, chosen from a diverse range of projects that may involve field work, laboratory experiments, genomics, computation or modelling, in a broad range of animal, plant and microbial systems.

This knowledge builds the foundations for evidence-based biodiversity management and conservation strategies.

Possibility of specialisation in:

• Behaviour, Economics and Evolution
• Computational Ecology and Evolution
• Geoscience, Ecology and Evolution (in collaboration with the Faculty of Geosciences and Environment)

Studies description

Within the framework of the master, it is possible to follow the general program or choose one of three specialisations. Some compulsory and optional courses will be common to all specialisations, while others will be specific to the chosen specialisation.

The programme consists of:

30 ECTS

• Common study programme
• Specific courses depending on the
  specialisation

40 ECTS

• Choice of optional courses (including field
  courses), seminars, exercises and practical
  work in
• Optional field courses

50 ECTS

• Personal Master research project

For more informations, see the study plan.

The master's degree represents the second university degree after the bachelor's degree and is generally equivalent to the acquisition of 90-120 ECTS credits.

1 ECTS credit corresponds to approximately 25-30 hours of work.