Linköping, Sweden
DURATION
4 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
15 Jan 2026
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2026
TUITION FEES
SEK 280,600 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* only to students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland
Key Summary
Introduction
In a world facing complex environmental problems, ecological understanding and a systems perspective are fundamental to finding sustainable solutions. If you are interested in nature and want to address global challenges, this program is the right choice.
By applying ecological theories and quantitative methods, you will learn how to identify crop management strategies for biological control, evaluate the preservation status of nature reserves, and analyse regional ecosystem services and how they interplay with social and economic systems.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the school website for more information.
Curriculum
Semester 1
Period 1
- Methods in Ecology
- Population Ecology: Theories and Applications
Period 2
- Modelling of Biological Systems
- Advanced Project Course in Ecosystem Service Valuation
Semester 2
Period 1
- Ecological Applications in Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
- Case studies in conservation and sustainable development
Period 2
- Internship in Ecology
- Degree project - Master’s Thesis
Semester 3
Period 1
- Degree project - Master’s Thesis
Period 2
- Degree project - Master’s Thesis
Semester 4
Period 1
- Degree project - Master’s Thesis
Period 2
- Degree project - Master’s Thesis
Program Outcome
Master of Science in Biology, 120 credits
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
As a graduate, you can work with environmental and nature conservation issues such as the management of ecosystems, ecological communities, and populations to conserve life on land and below water. You may find employment with consultancy firms, government agencies, forestry companies, or international environmental organisations. You will also be well prepared for further postgraduate studies towards a doctoral degree.