MSc Landscape Ecology at University of Münster

Research-oriented Master of Science analysing the state and processes of the environment and changes in the landscape driven by global and regional processes. Students specialise object-oriented by ecosystem compartments or process types and practise developing solutions at landscape scale.

Faculty: Faculty of Geosciences (Fachbereich Geowissenschaften)  |  Department: Institute of Landscape Ecology (Institut fuer Landschaftsoekologie)  |  Duration: 2 years (4 semesters), 120 ECTS credits  |  Intake: Winter semester only  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Location: Münster, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

The first year has three subject modules on landscape ecology topics plus a module 'Landscape ecology in research' and a module on scientific experimental design and methods. The second year is devoted to independent scientific work: research project and Master's thesis. Elective modules (three of six to be completed) include boundary layer climatology, biogeochemistry, animal ecology, ecosystems and global change, landscape use and management, and remote sensing and spatial modelling; further elements are an excursion pool and an internship.

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