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MSc in Ecology and Nature Conservation

Campus
Be'er Sheva | Sde Boker
Duration
2 years
Degree Awarded
Master of Science

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About the Program

A joint program of the Department of Life Sciences and the Albert Katz International School of Desert Studies.

The program provides students with a theoretical background in ecology and evolution, with emphasize on biodiversity, community dynamics and organism-level processes, combined with methodological knowledge, including statistics, mathematics, model developing and assessment procedures specific to nature conservation and management.

Requirements for Application

The registration conditions are correct at this time and are subject to change depending on supply and demand. To secure your place in the program you wish to be admitted to at an early stage, we recommend that you register early.

  • A B.Sc. degree in science is required from an accredited institution.

  • A TOEFL score of at least 85/120 or equivalent in an internationally recognized English proficiency exam is required. The English proficiency requirement is waived for applicants who received their B.Sc. degree in a program taught in English.

  • The candidate must secure an advisor from the faculty's staff. Please visit the BGU Research Portal to identify and contact potential advisors in fields relevant to your research interests. We recommend including your CV and transcripts (with an explanation of your university’s grading system and GPA) when introducing yourself.

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  • A copy of the applicant's undergraduate diploma
  • A copy of the applicant's academic transcripts
  • A Copy of the applicant's  TOEFL/IETLS score
  • A copy of the applicant's GRE subject score
  • Two Letters of recommendation from faculty members who are familiar with the applicant's academic work and skills. These should be sent by the recommender directly to rishum@bgu.ac.il
  • A copy of the first page of your passport
  • A copy of your CV​

Please note: original documents must be presented upon arriving in Israel.

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For updates and more information about student life on the Sde Boker campus, head to the Sde Boker Student Council website:

https://councilsb.wixsite.com/sdeboker-campus​

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What specialization are you interested in?

The program offers a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree based on a research thesis in one of two study tracks that overlap in their thematic background but emphasize different aspects of ecology:

Ecology and Nature Conservation
Evolutionary Ecology (E)
Ecology and Nature Conservation
Nature Conservation and Management (N)

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