- Degree
- Bachelor of Science in Ecosystem Sciences
- Course location
- Göttingen
- Teaching language
- • English
- Languages
- 100% English
- Full-time / part-time
- • full-time
- Programme duration
- 6 semesters
- Beginning
- Winter semester
- Application deadline
- Application period for non-EU students: 1 March – 30 April
Application period for EU students: 1 June – 15 July via "Hochschulstart"
- Tuition fees per semester in EUR
- None
- Joint degree / double degree programme
- No
- Description/content
- The BSc in Ecosystem Sciences is an interdisciplinary, research-based programme. This degree serves to provide its graduates with diverse knowledge and practical skills in ecosystem and environmental sciences.
The complex nature of ecosystems is one of the main challenges for researchers worldwide. This complexity promotes thinking in broad contexts, in research networks, and in interdisciplinary subject areas. The programme is taught completely in English, and we aim to have a very international group of highly motivated and qualified students, including students from Germany, other European countries, and abroad.
You will have the opportunity to study subjects that cross traditional disciplines (from molecules to landscape-level methods and laboratory methods). Learning generally starts from understanding the basis of complex biological and ecological processes. Later on, you will learn about different advanced scientific methods for analysing complex ecosystems. At the end of the studies, you will be able to design and carry out your own research projects.
The Bachelor's programme mediates the necessary basics for researching and understanding complex ecosystems. It is research-oriented and focuses on practical training in scientific methods, field and laboratory work, and data analysis and modelling.
You will get a solid foundation in practical skills such as experimental design and scientific presentation. Also, the programme supports students in developing critical thinking, systematic problem solving, and other transferable skills.
The programme is taught by lecturers from the Faculty of Forest Sciences and Forest Ecology who have extensive experience and expertise in innovative research as well as modern methods in environmental sciences.
The degree programme will qualify graduates for research or analytical occupations concerning environmental issues or for a continuing Master's degree programme.