Ecosystem Sciences (B.Sc.)

The Bachelor programme mediates the necessary basics for research and understanding complex ecosystems. It is research-oriented and focuses on practical training in scientific methods, field and laboratory work, and data analysis and modelling.

You will get a solid grounding in practical skills like experimental design and scientific presentation. Also, the program supports students in developing critical thinking, systematic problem-solving, and other transferable skills.

The program is taught by lecturers from the Faculty of Forest Sciences and Forest Ecology, who have extensive experience and expertise in innovative research as well as modern methods in environmental sciences.

In the first year you will learn the fundamentals in ecology, biology and natural sciences.

In the second year you will deepen your knowledge in ecology and ecological processes. You will learn different scientific methods in practical courses (laboratory techniques, field methods, modelling tools).

In the third year, you have the opportunity to customize your studies in an elective semester. You can do a research internship anywhere in the world or participate as an intern in the research activities of the faculty. It is also possible to take elective courses at partner universities or in Göttingen.

In the last semester, students prepare their Bachelor thesis.

The knowledge of ecosystem scientists is in demand within the area of nature conservation, with consultancy and planning offices (e.g. GIS- and IT-services), at universities, in research institutes and public environmental offices as well as in international organizations.