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Desert Studies: Ecology of Drylands

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
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Tuition EUR 17,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 14,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2001-01-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Be'er Sheva, Israel
Language English

Program Overview

The Desert Studies: Ecology of Drylands at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Desert Studies: Ecology of Drylands programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Israel and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Tuition: EUR 17,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 14,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
  6. Location: Beersheba, Israel

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Desert Studies: Ecology of Drylands programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:

  1. Research Scientist
  2. Environmental Consultant
  3. Laboratory Manager
  4. Science Writer
  5. Policy Advisor
  6. Academic Researcher

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Soil Physics
  2. Ecological and Evolutionary Aspects of Phenotypic Plasticity in Plants
  3. The Ecology of Plant Animal Interaction
  4. Biostatistics: ANOVA and Design of Experiments
  5. Echolocation and Bat-Insect Interactions in Desert Habitats
  6. Vegetation Ecology
  7. Biophysical Ecology in the Namib Desert
  8. Agroecology
  9. Tutorial in Evolution
  10. Evolutionary Ecology of Parasitism
  11. Biogeography
  12. Topics in Ecology
  13. Conservation Genetics
  14. The Ecology of Arachnids
  15. Topics in Behavioral Ecology
  16. Advanced Topics in Ecology
  17. Animal Behavior in Conservation Biology
  18. Field Computational Ecology
  19. Conservation Biological Control and Arthropod Behavior
  20. Personal Projects in Evolutionary Ecology
  21. Scientific Presentation
  22. Population Genomics and Conservation
  23. Community Ecology
  24. Evolutionary Ecology
  25. Conservation Biology: Philosophy and Ethics
  26. Guided Reading on Ecology of Parasites and Parasitism
  27. Self Study in Ecology
  28. Camp Evolution
  29. Guided Reading in Molecular Ecology

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • A certified copy of your diploma.
  • Certified copies of your academic transcripts.
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Two academic letters of recommendation (three letters of recommendation for the Environmental Studies track).
  • If available, please submit an official document from the university in which you studied that ranks your final degree average grade in relation to the other graduates of the department.
  • TOFEL examination score or IELTS examination score or alternatively an official letter from your university indicating your competence in understanding, speaking, reading and writing English.
  • One-page statement describing your research proposal for the tracks of study.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 17,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 14,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students

Tuition fees: EUR 17,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 14,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Ben-Gurion University of the Negev directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

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Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

Be'er Sheva, Israel

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline 2001-01-18
  • Start Date 2018-03-10
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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