[TABD] Master's Degree Program "Biodiversity in Tropical Areas and its conservation"

[Keith Willmott]

Hola amigos,
Ve abajo informacion sobre un programa de Maestria que podria ser de 
interes.
Saludos,
Keith

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ANNOUNCEMENT of the new edition of the Master's Degree Program in "Biodiversity in Tropical Areas and its conservation"

As the previous edition, 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 Education, 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 MSc 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.

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, or to any European or American university, as this MSc title is an official European degree.

WHAT DO I NEED TO APPLY TO THE PROGRAM?.- 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 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 additional full scholarships for Latin American applicants.

HOW TO APPLY?.- The application period for studies starting in September
2008 begins 4-May-2009 and closes 3-July-2009.
You can find all the information and detailed instructions on how to apply at

http://www.masterenbiodiversidad.org/


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