Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Global Change Ecology and Biodiversity Management

By enrolling in the GLOBE Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Programme in Global Change Ecology and Biodiversity Management, you'll gain comprehensive knowledge and practical skills to address environmental challenges and biodiversity loss. The curriculum spans four semesters across multiple countries, offering a diverse learning experience. In the first semester at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos in Madrid, you'll study global change drivers and their ecological impacts. The second semester at Bangor University in the UK focuses on biodiversity conservation strategies. The third semester at Universidade de Lisboa in Portugal emphasizes environmental management applications. A summer school in Mexico provides hands-on experience, and the final semester is dedicated to a master's thesis at a partner institution of your choice. This program equips you with the expertise to develop and implement effective conservation and environmental management practices.

Recommended Requisites and Student Selection for the GLOBE Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Programme

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the GLOBE Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Programme in Global Change Ecology and Biodiversity Management, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Academic Qualifications: A completed Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree or its equivalent, corresponding to a minimum of 180 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits. Qualifying degrees include Biology, Environmental Sciences, Forestry, Geography, Natural Resources, or related fields.
Language Proficiency: A minimum of B2 level proficiency in English, as per the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

The GLOBE Master is ideal for students with a strong interest in ecology, conservation, and environmental management. A background in biology, environmental sciences, forestry, geography, or related fields is recommended. Applicants should have solid analytical skills, a passion for biodiversity conservation, and an interest in tackling global environmental challenges. The program values international experience, adaptability, and motivation for interdisciplinary research.

The GLOBE Master aims to train professionals capable of understanding and addressing biodiversity loss and environmental challenges caused by global change. The program provides interdisciplinary knowledge and practical tools to assess ecological impacts, design conservation strategies, and manage ecosystems sustainably. Students will develop analytical and problem-solving skills while integrating scientific research with policy and management approaches. A strong emphasis is placed on international collaboration, innovation, and the application of cutting-edge techniques in biodiversity monitoring and conservation. Graduates will be prepared to contribute to science-based decision-making in academia, governmental agencies, NGOs, and the private sector.

1st semester: Madrid (Spain). Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (URJC)
2nd semester: Bangor (UK). Bangor University
Summer School: Tlaxcala (Mexico). Universidad Autónoma de Tlaxcala
3rd semester: Lisbon (Portugal). Universidade de Lisboa

Teaching Itinerary

1st semester
- Global change: drivers and impacts 6 ECTS
- Conservation strategies for biodiversity 4,5 ECTS
- Evolutionary consequences of global change 4,5 ECTS
- Statistical Modelling and Data Science 6 ECTS
- Scientific writing, reporting, and communication 4,5 ECTS
- Integrative field course 4,5 ECTS

2nd semester
- Genetics & Conservation of Small Populations 7,5 ECTS
- Human-Wildlife Coexistence 7,5 ECTS
- Practical/Research Methods in Wildlife Conservation 7,5 ECTS
- Botanical Ecology and Ecosystem Services 7,5 ECTS

Summer School
- Summer School 5 ECTS

3rd semester
- Ecological Sustainability 3 ECTS
- Ecosystem Services and Bioeconomy 6 ECTS
- Environmental Assessment 6 ECTS
- Environmental Policies and Governance 6 ECTS
- Natural Risks 6 ECTS
- Project in Ecology and Environmental Management 3 ECTS

- Master thesis 25 ECTS

This Master is suited for those seeking careers in research, policy-making, conservation organizations, or environmental consultancy.