Programme description
Environmental protection programme is dedicated to everyone interested in the most current challenges in nature conservation and environmental protection at local, regional, and global scales.
The curriculum encompasses five main thematic areas:
- Atmospheric quality and global change;
- Water resource management using both standard approaches and so-called nature-based solutions;
- Terrestrial ecosystem use and environmental interactions;
- Challenges in biodiversity conservation;
- Professional and research skills in practice;
The programme has been designed to meet the expectations of candidates with diverse scientific interests and academic backgrounds. Our teaching staff is drawn from various faculties and universities, offering students the opportunity for interdisciplinary academic and professional development.
The studies span four semesters, with the option to complete one semester abroad at Kiel University (Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel, CAU), Germany, entitling students to graduate with diplomas from both institutions. The programme includes over 1,200 hours of lectures, laboratory classes, workshops, seminars, and field classes. All courses and lectures are conducted entirely in English.
Example of courses
- Aquatic Management
- Lab of Biomonitoring
- Mammals Monitoring Methods
- Ecohydrology
- Environmental Monitoring in Practice
- Ecosystem Dynamics and Functions
- Birds Monitoring Methods
- Molecular Ecology
- Ecological State of the Lake during Restoration
Graduate competencies
- Management of natural resources
- Industrial pollution analysis
- Pre-investment biological monitoring of selected organism groups
- Municipal waste management
- Conducting public consultations
- Planning and conducting environmental research projects
Career prospects
- Environmental specialist in public administration and the private sector
- Expert in international research and implementation projects
- Environmental consultant and ecological educator
- Development of a scientific and academic career