Master's Programme in Ecology and Biodiversity

About this programme

Learning about the complexity of life on Earth from species interactions to climate impacts, this Master’s Programme in Ecology and Biodiversity gives you the knowledge and research skills to address some of the most pressing challenges facing nature and society. The Master’s Programme in Ecology and Biodiversity offers broad training that combines ecological and evolutionary theory with hands-on methodological skills. You will study how species interact with each other and their environment, how biodiversity responds to global change, and how ecological knowledge can be applied to conservation and sustainable management. The programme includes both compulsory and elective courses, with opportunities to specialise according to your own interests. Courses cover areas such as community and evolutionary ecology, conservation biology, and species’ responses to environmental change. You will also develop practical skills in experimental design, fieldwork, and advanced statistical analysis. A compulsory independent degree project allows you to conduct your own research within ongoing projects at Stockholm University or in collaboration with external organisations. You are required to choose 15 credits from the list of elective courses (updated each year). You can also include at least 15 credits of optional courses; these can be in other subjects. Degree project in Ecology and Biodiversity (instructions apply for all degree projects at the department) Degree projects, which are 30, 45 or 60 credits, are carried out within ongoing research projects at either the Department of