divided into four modules
instrumentation, characterization, conservation and management
An inter-university master's degree covering all aspects of terrestrial biodiversity, focusing on providing working tools for future professionals or researchers. Divided into four modules (instrumentation, characterization, conservation and management) followed by external internships in companies or research centres and an end-of-master’s degree project, it aims to provide basic knowledge for good professional and research performance in the environmental field.
30
PLACES
10 places in each of the 3 universities
90
ECTS CREDITS
Advantages of studying the Master's Degree at the UDC Faculty of Science
Unique in Galicia
This is the only master’s degree in the Galician university system in the field of terrestrial biodiversity.
Your degree starts here
The master’s degree is eminently practical and oriented towards labour insertion.
ACCESS PROFILE
Preference will be given to students with Biology degrees, sorted by academic record. This will be followed by students with degrees in Environmental Sciences, Forestry and Environmental Engineering, and Agricultural and Agro-food Engineering. Finally, students of Pharmacy, Chemistry, Veterinary and Marine Science degrees (as well as other Science degrees if so decided by the Inter-University Academic Committee).
COURSE OBJECTIVE
Future graduates will have an academic profile that will allow them to access positions related to the study and management of biodiversity, such as environmental consultancy, positions of environmental manager in administrations, or environmental dissemination among others. In addition, graduates may be incorporated into research on related topics.
The master's degree is eminently practical and oriented towards labour insertion.
SYLLABUS
| MODULE / SUBJECT | UNIVERSITY | CHARACTER | FOUR-MONTH | CREDITS | |
| Instrumental Module | |||||
| Basic knowledge of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) | UDC | Compulsory | 1º | 6 ECTS | |
| Techniques of Physical Medium Study | UDC | Compulsory | 1º | 3 ECTS | |
| Monitoring and Population Analysis Techniques | UVIGO | Compulsory | 1º | 3 ECTS | |
| Data Processing Applied to the Natural Environment | UDC | Compulsory | 1º | 3 ECTS | |
| Safety and Prevention of Environmental Risks | USC | Compulsory | 1º | 3 ECTS | |
| Molecular Techniques Applied to Biodiversity Characterization | UDC | Optional | 1º | 3 ECTS | |
| Workshop for Basic Sampling Techniques | USC | Compulsory | 2º | 6 ECTS | |
| GIS Applications in the Environment | USC | Optional | 2º | 3 ECTS | |
| Applied Statistics | UDC | Optional | 2º | 3 ECTS | |
| Terrestrial Biodiversity Characterization Module | |||||
| Bases of Biodiversity: Origin, Measurement and Patterns | USC | Compulsory | 1º | 6 ECTS | |
| Characterization and Typification of Habitats | UDC | Compulsory | 2º | 3 ECTS | |
| Characterization of Terrestrial Ecosystems | UVIGO | Optional | 2º | 3 ECTS | |
| Characterization of Ecosystems in Freshwater | USC | Optional | 2º | 3 ECTS | |
| Identification and Census of Invertebrates | UVIGO | Optional | 2º | 3 ECTS | |
| Biology and Study Methods for Vertebrates | UVIGO | Optional | 2º | 3 ECTS | |
| Identification and Inventory of Plants and Fungi | UDC | Optional | 2º | 3 ECTS | |
| Geodiversity | USC | Optional | 2º | 3 ECTS | |
| Conservation, Management and Restoration of Terrestrial Biodiversity Module | |||||
| Conservation Biology | UVIGO | Compulsory | 1º | 3 ECTS | |
| Soil Quality | USC | Optional | 2º | 3 ECTS | |
| Threatened Fauna | UDC | Optional | 2º | 3 ECTS | |
| Threatened Flora | USC | Optional | 2º | 3 ECTS | |
| Biotoxic Invasions | UDC | Optional | 2º | 3 ECTS | |
| Conservation and restoration of terrestrial ecosystems | USC | Optional | 3º | 3 ECTS | |
| Conservation and restoration of aquatic ecosystems | UVIGO | Optional | 3º | 3 ECTS | |
| Terrestrial Biodiversity Management Module | |||||
| Environmental Law | UDC | Optional | 1º | 3 ECTS | |
| Management and Planning of Natural Protected Spaces | UVIGO | Optional | 2º | 3 ECTS | |
| Global Change | UVIGO | Optional | 2º | 3 ECTS | |
| Socio-economic aspects of biodiversity | UDC | Optional | 3º | 3 ECTS | |
| Entrepreneurship and innovation | UVIGO | Optional | 3º | 3 ECTS | |
| Environmental communication and education | UVIGO | Optional | 3º | 3 ECTS | |
| Module for External Internships | Todas | Compulsory | 3º | 12 ECTS | |
| Module for End of Master’s Degree | Todas | Compulsory | 3º | 9 ECTS | |
contact the coordinator
Jaime Fagúndez
+34 881 012 258
jaime.fagundez@udc.es
members of the UDC committee
