Master's Degree Program in "Biodiversity in Tropical Areas and its conservation" (MBATC)

The Master's Degree Program in "Biodiversity in Tropical Areas and its conservation" is a one-year MSc program (75 ECTS) offered jointly by the International University Menendez Pelayo (UIMP, Ministry of Science, Spain), the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC, Ministry of Science, Spain), and the Universidad Central del Ecuador (UCE, Ecuador). The program is fully funded by the CSIC, with a strong emphasis on fellowships for Latinamerican students; the title is an official European M.Sc degree conceded by the UIMP; and the program will be taught in Ecuador, with an emphasis on practical studies in natural reserves.

The program is international, with a minimum of 15 and a maximum of 30 students, most of them funded by the program.

ROUTE TO PHD DEGREE

Excellent graduates from the MBATC program have the possibility to continue their PhD studies in CSIC Departments (Real Jardin Botanico, Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales, etc.) through separate application calls opened each year. They can also apply to other programs in the Spanish science system (Universidad Complutense de Madrid, etc.), or to any European or American university, as this MSc title is an official European degree.

WHAT DO I NEED TO BE ABLE TO APPLY TO MBATC?

You are eligible to apply to the program if you hold a Bachelor's degree in any suitable field, especially on biosciences: biology, forestry, or agriculture, but also in geography, for example. You must need to be proficient in Spanish language.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

The CSIC offers 5 full scholarships (6300 euros/student) and 5 for registration fees (1300 euros/student). The program finances 10 additional full scholarships for Latin American applicants.

HOW TO APPLY?

The application period for studies starting in September 2008 begins 19 May 2008 and closes 10 July 2008.

You can find all the information and detailed instructions on how to apply at http://www.rjb.csic.es/fichacurso.php?id=265
If you have any questions regarding the program, please contact Director Jesus Munoz at jmunoz@rjb.csic.es