Environmental Biology

Welcome

In many ways plants, animals and fungi play a key role in the sustainability of life on Earth. Within the Master’s programme Environmental Biology, you can study the fundamental life processes of plants and fungi at different organisational levels, from molecules and cells to whole organisms and ecosystems. In addition you can study animal behaviour from an ecological and evolutionary perspective. The goal of these studies is to understand how plants, animals and fungi function in populations and ecosystems and adapt to continuously changing – often hostile - environments. These fundamental questions can have a spin-off in applied sciences such as in nature conservation and biotechnology.

Specialisation programmes

Students enrolled in the Environmental Biology Master’s programme will contribute to ongoing projects of internationally renowned university research groups or professional organisations in the public or private domain. The programme offers you considerable freedom to choose a specific field within Environmental Biology. You may specialise in one of the specialisation programmes outlined below, but you are also welcome to opt for a tailor-made Master plan to suit your personal interests. Within the Environmental Biology Master, we offer the following specialisation programmes:

• Plant Biology
• Fungal Biology
• Ecology and Natural Resource Management
• Biomarine Sciences & Palaeoecology
• Behavioural Ecology