Faculty of Sciences and Bioengineering Sciences
Enrolling for this study plan is possible after having obtained one of the following degrees:
Academic Bachelor's programme bio-ingenieurswetenschappen
Academic Bachelor's programme biochemie en de biotechnologie
Academic Bachelor's programme biologie
Academic Bachelor's programme chemie
Academic Bachelor's programme geografie
Academic Bachelor's programme geografie en de geomatica
Academic Bachelor's programme geologie
You may also be asked to provide additional documents so we may evaluate your application.
AANBEVELINGSBRIEF / LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION 1
AANBEVELINGSBRIEF / LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION 2
MOTIVATIEBRIEF / LETTER OF MOTIVATION
PUNTENLIJST / TRANSCRIPTS (NIET VOOR VLAAMSE DIPLOMA'S)
Enrolling for this plan is also possible having completed the Preparatory Programme Master of Science in Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management.
The programme puts strong emphasis on acquiring skills, both in marine and lacustrine research and management. It requires full-time attendance and active participation in lectures and practical exercises, visits to marine research centers, field trips and excursions.
The course programme consists of 6 parts:
1. Core courses (45 ECTS-credits)
2. Broadening courses (12 ECTS-credits)
3. Supporting courses (9 ECTS-credits)
4. One major (24 ECTS-credits) to choose out of 4 specialisations:
Major 1: Global Change Impacts on Ecology and Biodiversity
Major 2: Conservation Biology and Ecosystem Management
Major 3: Environmental Impact and Remediation
Major 4: Marine and Lacustrine Geosciences
5. The master thesis (30 ECTS-credits)
For more information: http://www.oceansandlakes.be/.
In this module the student needs to finish all the compulsory courses, choose one field course from Choice 1 (3 ECTS-credits) and choose 6 ECTS-credits from Choice 2.
Compulsory Courses
The compulsory courses cover disciplines which are considered as essential knowledge for a marine and lacustrine scientist.
From the courses listed below, students must obtain 36 ECTS credits.
Choice 1 - Field Courses
From the courses listed below students must choose 3 ECTS-credits.
From the courses listed below, students must obtain 3 ECTS credits.
| 3ECTS credits - Integrated Field Course at Sea |
| 3ECTS credits - Integrated Limnological Field Course |
| 3ECTS credits - Integrated Estuarine field Course |
Choice 2
From the courses listed below students must choose 6 ECTS-credits. Students can choose 6 ECTS-credits from any Master programme offered by Belgian universities (subject to approval by the chairman of the examination board).
From the courses listed below, students must obtain 6 ECTS credits.
| 6ECTS credits - Monsoon School |
| 6ECTS credits - Summer School |
The broadening courses are compulsory.
From the courses listed below, students must obtain 12 ECTS credits.
| 3ECTS credits - Governance and Policy in Development and Cooperation - Part I |
| 3ECTS credits - Governance and Policy in Development and Cooperation - Part II |
| 6ECTS credits - Internship |
Based on student's background and after approval of the chairman of the educational board students must choose 9 ECTS-credits from the courses listed below. At least the level of 'Advanced Applied Statistics' must be reached.
From the courses listed below, students must obtain 9 ECTS credits.
One major to choose out of 4 specialisations, consisting of 24 ECTS-credits compulsory courses (previously 30 ECTS-credits).
Major Global Change Impacts on Ecology and Biodiversity
Non-biologists should follow the supporting course 'Introduction to Marine and Lacustrine Biology'.
From the courses listed below, students must obtain 24 ECTS credits.
Major Conservation Biology and Ecosystem Management
Non-biologists should follow the supporting course 'Introduction to Marine and Lacustrine Biology'.
For academic year 22-23 students can choose another course instead of 'Tropical Marine Ecology and Restoration' by filling in the form on the faculty website.
From the courses listed below, students must obtain 24 ECTS credits.
Major Environmental Impact and Remediation
Non-biologists should follow the supporting course 'Introduction to Marine and Lacustrine Biology'. The Integrated Practicals is part of the second year.
From the courses listed below, students must obtain 24 ECTS credits.
Major Marine and Lacustrine Geosciences
Only available for students with a good geological background, subject to approval by the chairman of the educational board.
From the courses listed below, students must obtain 24 ECTS credits.
| 6ECTS credits - Advanced Sedimentology |
| 6ECTS credits - Paleobiology of Micro-Organisms |
| 6ECTS credits - Integrated Offshore Exploration |
| 6ECTS credits - Paleoclimatology and Climate Change |
The master thesis stands for 30 ECTS-credits and consists of an individual research project related to ongoing research in one of the associated research groups. Here students choose a subject related to their major.
From the courses listed below, students must obtain 30 ECTS credits.
| 30ECTS credits - Master Thesis: Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management |