Expand+-This programme is intended for applicants with a Bachelor degree in an appropriate life sciences discipline, such as biology, agriculture or environmental science (including zoology, ecology, biochemistry, geology and physics). A bachelor de...

Hide--This programme is intended for applicants with a Bachelor degree in an appropriate life sciences discipline, such as biology, agriculture or environmental science (including zoology, ecology, biochemistry, geology and physics). A bachelor degree with honours 2(2) (GPA 2.48 or higher) or international equivalent is required.
-Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent

Expand+Global change refers to planetary-scale changes occurring in complex socio-ecological systems, which are affected by climatic and non-climatic drivers (e.g., changes in human society). Understanding the intricate, medium- to long term changes in our ...

Hide-Global change refers to planetary-scale changes occurring in complex socio-ecological systems, which are affected by climatic and non-climatic drivers (e.g., changes in human society). Understanding the intricate, medium- to long term changes in our land, air and water requires advanced scientific knowledge in measurement, modelling and prediction. This joint international MSc course between the UCD School of Biology and Environmental Science and Justus Liebig University (JLU) Giessen, Germany is the response to these global change challenges.
The first semester is based at UCD, followed by a 6 week work placement in a company or institution of your choice.
The second taught semester is based in JLU and the third semester is devoted entirely to the individual research project, which can be undertaken in either UCD or JLU.
Samples of topics available include: Global change (soil, air, water), Plant-soil-atmosphere interactions; Science and policy; Environmental law and Policy consultancy.

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Work Placement (Global Change)
BIOL40120
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Research Project (Global Change)
BIOL40130
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Science and Policy
BIOL40140
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Biodiversity Informatics (JLU)
BIOL40160
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Ecosystem and model developme...

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Work Placement (Global Change)
BIOL40120
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Research Project (Global Change)
BIOL40130
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Science and Policy
BIOL40140
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Biodiversity Informatics (JLU)
BIOL40160
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Ecosystem and model development (JLU)
BIOL40180
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Resource Economics and Environmental Management (JLU)
BIOL40230
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Scientific Presentations in Ecology (JLU)
BIOL40240
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Human Health Impacts of Climate Change (JLU)
BIOL40320
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Global Change - Advanced techniques (JLU)
BIOL40330
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Plant-Soil-Atmosphere Interactions (JLU)
BIOL40340
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Natural Resources & Global Governance
BIOL40400
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World Food Economy (JLU)
BIOL40570
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Policy Consulting - Environmental Policy and Development Cooperation (JLU)
BIOL40580
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Man in Past Climates and Climate Change Impacts (JLU)
BIOL40590
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Economic Development & World Agricultural Markets (JLU)
BIOL40600
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Team Work (JLU)
BIOL40610
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Climate-relevance and resource efficiency of organic farming systems (JLU)
BIOL40620
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Plant-Atmosphere Climate Interactions
BOTN40180
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Environmental Impact Assessment
ENVB40040
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Global Change Ecology
ENVB40130
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Peatlands and Environmental Change
ENVB40310
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Management of Sustainable Fisheries (On-line)
ENVB40410
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Environmental Law and Policy
LAW30440
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Energy Systems & Climate Chang
MEEN40900
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Quantitative Methods for Engineers
STAT40690
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Introduction to Data Analytics (Online)
STAT40720
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Data Programming with R (Online)
STAT40730
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Biodiversity
ZOOL40010

Expand+Graduates may pursue roles as policy advisers, scientific analysts or researchers in government, international organisations, NGOs, research institutes or consulting companies. There are also many opportunities for further studies. The skills acquire...

Hide-Graduates may pursue roles as policy advisers, scientific analysts or researchers in government, international organisations, NGOs, research institutes or consulting companies. There are also many opportunities for further studies. The skills acquired, particularly through the completion of the minor thesis provides a strong foundation for PhD research.

Prospective employers include the Environmental Protection Agency, Governmental Departments, European Commission; European Environment Agency, international organisations (e.g. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; United Nations Environment Programme; International Union for the Conservation of Nature).