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Ben-Gurion University of the Negev M.Sc. in Ecology and Nature Conservation
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

M.Sc. in Ecology and Nature Conservation

2 Years

English

Full time

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Mar 2025

ILS 17,329 / per year *

On-Campus

* varies according to CPI index

Key Summary

    About: The M.Sc. in Ecology and Nature Conservation focuses on the principles and practices of ecological conservation. The program typically spans one year of full-time study, emphasizing the relationship between human activity and the environment. Youโ€™ll engage in both theoretical and practical components to build a comprehensive understanding of ecological systems.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can expect career opportunities in various fields, including wildlife conservation, environmental consulting, research, and education. Roles may involve working with governmental agencies, non-profits, or private firms dedicated to sustainability and conservation efforts.

Introduction

The program provides students with a theoretical background in ecology and evolution, with emphasis on biodiversity, community dynamics, and organism-level processes, combined with methodological knowledge, including statistics, mathematics, model development, and assessment procedures specific to nature conservation and management.

The program offers a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree based on a research thesis in one of two study tracks that overlap in their thematic background but emphasize different aspects of ecology:

  • Evolutionary Ecology (E)
  • Nature Conservation and Management (N)

The M.Sc. program in Ecology and Nature Conservationโ€‹ offers a thesis (research) track.

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