M.I.N.C. - Master of International Nature Conservation (MSc)
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    M.I.N.C. - Master of International Nature Conservation (MSc)

    University of Göttingen
    University of Göttingen
    Germany
    Germany, Munich
    University Rank:#243
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    Duration2 year(s)
    Next IntakeOctober 1, 2026
    M.I.N.C. - Master of International Nature Conservation (MSc)

    About

    The course of study provides students with a basic understanding of conservation biology and offers insights into international conservation problems. The compulsory and elective courses at the University of Göttingen (International Nature Conservation, Population Viability Analysis, Assessing Wildlife for Conservation, Statistics for Field Biologists) focus on basic theories and research approaches in conservation biology, reasons for biodiversity loss and the role of population biology. Furthermore, they deal with methods of describing biodiversity and wildlife populations and practical strategies for recovery. At Lincoln, a combination of three modules is compulsory, including courses in advanced ecology and environmental sciences for environmental policy, research methods in ecology, and aspects of sustainability. The degree is a double degree offered jointly by the University of Göttingen and Lincoln University, New Zealand. A Master of Science (MSc) or Master of Science / Master of International Nature Conservation (MSc/M.I.N.C.) can be awarded.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Admission to the programme at the University of Göttingen is limited to a maximum number of 10 students each winter semester. Admission criteria are as follows: Bachelor's degree from a six-semester programme in biology, biodiversity, ecology,  agricultural sciences, forest sciences, geography, nature conservation, veterinary medicine, wildlife management, environmental sciences or equivalent fields sufficient knowledge of the English language personal motivation previous special experience and expertise in international nature conservation Applicants will be ranked according to ranking scales found in the admission regulations (http://www.uni-goettingen.de/minc), and the best candidates will be selected. Applicants must provide the following: The result of an internationally recognised test of English as a foreign language (if English is not the native language) – see language requirements examination transcripts and certificate of the Bachelor's degree (original or certified copy, with an English translation if the original is not in English or German) curriculum vitae (in German or English) written explanation about the applicant's motivation to study nature conservation/expression of research interest publications or referee's reports or other documents which highlight the applicant's expertise in the field of international nature conservation Applicants who fulfil the admission criteria will be ranked, and the best applicants will be selected for a 20-minute interview within one month of the application deadline. The interview focuses on the applicant's background in the field of nature conservation, previous knowledge/expertise, concrete ideas on the content of the programme, and the self-assessment of the working attitudes of the applicant.

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    M.I.N.C. - Master of International Nature Conservation (MSc)
    University of Göttingen
    University of Göttingen
    Germany

    Germany, Munich

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