Welcome to the MSc programme Applied Ecology & Environmental Management offered by the Department of Biology at the University of Patras.

The MSc Programme aims to provide advanced education for graduates of Biology and other related departments of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in cutting-edge areas of Biological Sciences closely linked to Environmental Biology.

The purpose of the programme is:

Promotes knowledge and research in cutting-edge areas within the broader fields of Applied Ecology, such as Ecosystem Management, Monitoring and Evaluation of Ecological Quality, Conservation Status of Habitats, Ecosystem Quality, Ecosystem Services, Biological Resource Management, Fisheries, Aquaculture, Ecotoxicology, Evolutionary Biology, Functional Ecology, and Biodiversity.

Prepares professionals with comprehensive training and in-depth knowledge of the scientific field to enhance their scientific and professional careers, as well as their academic advancement.

Equips postgraduate students with the knowledge and research tools needed to work in public services and private organizations related to the evaluation, monitoring, protection, and management of the environment (e.g., Management Bodies, regional and local authorities, development agencies focused on sustainable management, consulting firms, public and private education, etc.).

Brief Information

  • The MSc programme has no tuition fees.

  • In the MSc programme Applied Ecology & Environmental Management, courses are delivered in person.

  • The MSc programme accepts graduates from Departments of Biology and other related departments of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Greece or recognized equivalent institutions abroad.

  • The duration for the completion of the Master’s Degree (MSc) is set at three (3) semesters.

The Department of Biology

The Department of Biology was established in 1967 and is the first Biology Department founded at a Greek university. It is housed in a three-story building within the Faculty of Science complex at the University of Patras.

Useful information

Summary Study Guide – Course Descriptions