Environmental Biology

You will be introduced to subjects such as Ecotoxicology, Ecological systems and Ecophysiology.

You will learn to analyse biological processes in an ecological context and gain fundamental knowledge of how organisms are structured, and how they coexist with their surroundings.

Name: Environmental Biology

Type: University Programme

Duration: 2 years.

European transfer credits: 120 ECTS

Language: English

In the Environmental Biology programme, you examine groups of microorganisms, plants or animals and their propagation in nature.

You examine the physical and chemical conditions which influence the regulation of a group, including climate and access to water.

You can also research other organisms' influence, for example, humans' use of hunting, fishing, agriculture or plantation operations.

You will learn to analyse biological processes in an ecological context. In the programme, you will gain fundamental knowledge of how organisms are structured, and how they coexist with their surroundings.

Based on your knowledge in biology, you will use for example chemical, biochemical (the chemistry of living organisms), or biological analysis methods.

The programme is divided into three main fields of study:

• Ecotoxicology, where you work with the effects of poisoning or damaging of ecological systems
• Ecological systems, where you learn about environmental data and ecological issues on grand scales, such as forests, lakes and bays
• Ecophysiology, where you work with how organisms interact and adjust to their surroundings, that is to say, their environment

Common courses for the three fields of study include laboratory techniques and data analysis of various fieldwork, where you gather biological material in nature.

Teaching varies between problem-oriented project work in groups, laboratory exercises, lectures, fieldwork and classroom instruction. Project work makes up about half of the study. Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions.

If you choose to complete the bachelor's degree programme, you will graduate with the academic title of Bachelor of Science (BSc). Graduation from the master's degree programme confers the title Master of Science (MSc).

Entry Requirements

The general admission requirements for international students include one of the following international certificates: the Danish/French Baccalauréat (DFB), the European Baccalaureate (EB), the International Baccalaureate (IB), the Option Internationale du Baccalauréat (OIB) or another foreign qualifying examination certificate that can be equated with a Danish upper secondary school leaving certificate.

To be admitted to an MSc programme, you must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject.

In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English is at a specified level.

Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels.

To find out how you can get your foreign certificate assessed for recognition here in Denmark, see the Danish Agency for International Education.

Admission

The application deadline is March 15 for a course start in September. Admission is handled through The Danish Coordinated Application System. You can apply via optagelse.dk.

A few educational institutions offer a course start in February, where applications are sent directly to the institution. Contact the educational institution for detailed information on application deadlines.

The application deadline for MSc programmes varies according to the educational institution. Contact the individual institution for further information regarding its application deadline and forms. Apply directly at the university.

Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.

Tuition

There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students, unless you are a student from a Nordic or EU country, or from Liechtenstein.

Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.

Contact the individual institution for more specific information.

Semester Start

An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1 and February 1.

Educational Institutions

You can study Environmental Biology at Roskilde University (Roskilde Universitet) in Roskilde or at the University of Southern Denmark (Syddansk Universitet) in Odense. At the University of Southern Denmark, it is a joint programme with the University of Kiel, Germany.