Education of new scientists at the postgraduate level, that are competitive in the European and international realm.
1. to apply their knowledge in practice, 2. to transfer their knowledge of biology to students and to the society in general, 3. to satisfy professional requirements for career fields such as biomedicine, laboratory testing, environmental studies, biotechnology, sustainable use of biological resources etc., 4. to adapt to technological advancements and new knowledge in the field, 5. to work independently or in groups at an international and/or interdisciplinary level, 6. generate new ideas and scientific knowledge, 7. respect diversity, multiculturalism and the natural environment, 8. demonstrate social, professional and moral responsibility and sensitivity to gender issues, 9. view themselves as well as others critically, 10. promote free, inductive and deductive thinking
Department: Department of Biological Sciences
Faculty: Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences
Programme Name: Biodiversity and Ecology
Direction: Biodiversity and Ecology
Level of Qualification: 2nd Cycle (Master's Degree) [3 Semesters]
Mode of Study: Full time and Part time are both possible
Language of Instruction: English
Coordinator: Assistant Professor Chrysoula Pitsouli
The Master Degree in Biodiversity and Ecology involves a laboratory-based or field-based research dissertation (Option I) or a literature-based dissertation (Option II).
Semester 3
Course Type
Course
Course Title
ECTS
Compulsory
BIO 831
Master Research Dissertation in Biodiversity and Ecology
30
Total
BIO 681
Scientific Methodology in Biodiversity and Ecology
20
Restricted Elective
Selection from a List of Courses
10
The number of places available and the eligibility criteria for candidates are announced by the Graduate School. Documents that must be attached to the application include:• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University.• Previous University education in a suitable subject (academic background) and transcripts of grades of relevant degrees.• Letters of recommendation.• Personal interview and/or written examination (at the Department’s discretion).The Department may also consider additional criteria and quality indicators for the selection of candidates, including: (a) publications in scientific journals, (b) participation in seminars, symposia, research programs, (c) presentations at conferences, (d) knowledge of foreign languages, and (e) professional experience.English Language KnowledgeTo be considered for postgraduate studies, the applicant is required to have certification for “Very Good Knowledge” of English at level B2-C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Acceptable certificates that prove Very Good Knowledge of English are listed on the Graduate School website and on the table of Matching results of international examinations with the CEFR. The University of Cyprus Language Centre Certificate for the knowledge of English language (level B2+) is also accepted.Applicants who have acquired their University degrees from English-taught Schools are not required to provide proof of English language proficiency.
Successful completion of the requirements of the Program
Students should consult the Postgraduate Study Rules
The grading system is numerical, from 0 to 10 with increments of ½. The minimum passing grade is 5. The final grade of a graduate student is calculated as the grade point average of all courses passed by the student.In a postgraduate programme of study, courses can be graded as Success/Failure. These courses do not count towards the student’s GPA, and may not exceed 25% of the programme’s ECTS, with the exception of the dissertation units. All courses are presented in the Postgraduate Studies Prospectus.The diploma dissertation, thesis, research and writing stages are graded with Success / Failure. The final grade of the dissertation is registered in the last semester of its elaboration. Master level dissertations are calculated qualitatively as Excellent, Very Good, Good, and Failure.
The graduates of the MSc in Biodiversity and Ecology Program can be employed as specialized personnel in both the private and the public sectors. Developing fields that require an increasing demand for specialized personnel trained in biodiversity and ecology include organic farming, aquaculture, environmental assessments, environmental impact studies, management of protected areas/species, implementation of national and international conventions and strategies on biodiversity related issues, etc. Finally, employment in the education sector is also a possibility.
Graduates can be admitted to Doctoral Programs