Postgraduate studies (Master’s) in Ecology and Biosystematics
Ecology module
Duration: 1 year, 2 semesters (60 ECTS)
Professional title: Master of Ecology (MS. Ecol.)
The study program of the postgraduate academic studies in ecology and biosystematics (ecological module) is a one-year academic program, in the scope of 60 ECTS, intended for education and training of students for scientific and research work in the field of ecology and environment protection. After completing the study program, students acquire the academic title Master of Ecology (MS.ecol.) and have integrated knowledge which is necessary for scientific and research work in science, economics, industry, agriculture, forestry, nature protection and other fields. These postgraduate studies are organized to acquire VII A degree of education and complete fulfillment of the qualification descriptors.
The study program provides an opportunity for further education at a higher level - doctoral studies in various fields of ecology and related scientific disciplines.
Biosystematics module
Duration: 1 year, 2 semesters (60 ECTS)
Professional title: Master of Biosystematics (MS. Biosyst.)
The study program of the postgraduate academic studies in ecology and biosystematics (taxonomic module) is a one-year academic program, in the scope of 60 ECTS, intended for education and training of students for scientific and research work in the field of ecology and environmental protection. Upon completion of the study program, students acquire the academic title Master of Biosystematics (MSc biosyst.) and have integrated knowledge necessary for scientific and research work in scientific institutions, natural science museums, etc. These postgraduate studies are organized to acquire VII A degree education and complete fulfillment of the qualification descriptors.
The study program provides an opportunity for further education at a higher level - doctoral studies in different fields of biology and related scientific disciplines.
Manner of financing
Candidates are enrolled as full-time students with self-financing studies at the Institute of Biology. The enrolment fee is 2000 € (in MKD counter value according to the average exchange rate of the NBRM). The stated amount includes the defense of the master thesis.
Enrollment conditions
The conditions and criteria for enrollment of students for the studies at the University "Ss. Cyril and Methodius" are prescribed by the University Rectorate in accordance with the legal regulations and recommendations of the Ministry of Education and Science. Students can enroll the postgraduate studies of the Institute of Biology, only if they have a completed undergraduated studies (completed four years of undergraduate studies (VIA) with a minimum of 240 credits), at recognized higher education institutions in the Republic of Macedonia. The same must be in accordance with the legal regulations or with a verified diploma on the territory of the Republic of Macedonia, if it is given by a University outside the country. Only candidates who have completed the first cycle of studies with an average success above 8.00 have the right to enroll. Candidates with an average of under 8.00 can enroll postgraduate biology studies only if they have published at least two (2) scientific papers in the relevant research area, published in a scientific journal in which the papers are subject to review, which is decided by the Expert Council of Institute of Biology on the proposal of the Teaching-Scientific Collegium of the study program. In addition to candidates who have completed their undergraduate studies at the Institute of Biology and Biology-Chemistry at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, students who have completed studies in chemistry-analytical biochemistry, medicine, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, agriculture (appropriate study program), forestry (appropriate study program) and studies at other related faculties can also enroll. The decision for the adequacy of the studies and guidelines for all applicants who have not completed the undergraduate studies at the Institute of Biology, will be given by the Expert Council, on the proposal of the Teaching-Scientific Collegium for the study program for the second cycle of studies at the Institute of Biology. This decision will be made on the principle of representation of subjects in the study program in the field of biology. If at the competition for postgraduate studies there are more candidates than the predicted free places for enrollment in a particular study programme, the candidates with higher average achievement from the undergraduate studies will have an advantage in the enrolment. The same regulations apply to foreign citizens.
Information for continuing of the education
The Msc students in the study program on ecology and biosystematics can continue their studies on the third cycle of studies at the Institute of Biology. They can also enroll in the third cycle studies on one of the related faculties at the University "St. Cyril and Methodius "and other private and state higher education institutions in the Republic of Macedonia or abroad.
Structure of the study program in ecology and biosystematics
The structure of the study program of ecology and biosystematics at the Institute of Biology is given in the following table (P - lectures, A - auditory exercises, L - laboratory exercises).
All elective subjects bring 6 credits and have a fund of classes: 3 hours of theoretical instruction and 3 hours of practical instruction per week.
Ecology module
|
Subject code |
subject |
P |
A L |
credits |
|
|
БВ9101 |
Methodology of scientific research |
3 |
0 |
3 |
6 |
|
БВ9103 |
Principles and methods of ecological researches |
3 |
0 |
3 |
6 |
|
|
Elective subject for the ecology module* |
3 |
0 |
3 |
6 |
|
|
Elective subject for the ecology module * |
3 |
0 |
3 |
6 |
|
|
Elective subject from the University Free List * |
3 |
0 |
3 |
6 |
|
|
total |
15 |
0 |
15 |
30 |
|
|
Preparation and defense of master's thesis |
15 |
0 |
15 |
30 |
|
|
total |
15 |
0 |
15 |
30 |
*in addition to the offered list of elective subjects for the study program and elective subjects from the University Free List (for the study program on ecology and biosystematics), students can also choose a compulsory or elective subject from the subject lists from other study programs that are accredited by the Institute of Biology, PMF
Students may not take more than two courses with one teacher.
At the beginning of the academic year, students will be provided with a list of proposed themes for master's thesis at the Institute of Biology. Students have the right to choose one of the offered topics, or to suggest a topic for master thesis by themselves, but in that case they are obliged to provide conditions for preparation of the topic (spatial, material, etc.).
List of compulsory subjects
The list of compulsory subjects in ecology and biosystematics studies - module on ecology is given in the following table:
|
Subject code |
subject |
|
ЕБМЕ1101 |
Methodology of scientific research |
|
ЕБМЕ1102 |
Principles and methods of ecological researches |
List of elective subjects
The list of elective subjects in ecology and biosystematics studies - module on ecology is given in the following table:
|
Subject code |
subject |
|
ЕБМЕ1205 |
Modern researches in ecology |
|
ЕБМЕ1206 |
Organism and environment |
|
ЕБМЕ1207 |
Communities and ecosystems |
|
ЕБМЕ1208 |
Ecology of polluted environment |
|
ЕБМЕ1209 |
Selected chapters from aquatic ecology |
|
ЕБМЕ1210 |
Selected chapters of terrestrial ecology |
|
ЕБМЕ1211 |
Characteristics and methods for control of eutrophication |
|
ЕБМЕ1212 |
Ecology of dangerous algae |
|
ЕБМЕ1213 |
Ecology of ecosystems |
|
ЕБМЕ1214 |
Vegetation of Macedonia |
|
ЕБМЕ1215 |
Ecology of fungi |
|
ЕБМЕ1216 |
Microbial ecology |
|
ЕБМЕ1217 |
Histological biomarkers |
Structure of the study program in ecology and biosystematics
Biosystematics Module
|
Subject code |
subject |
P |
A L |
credits |
|
|
БВ9101 |
Methodology of scientific research |
3 |
0 |
3 |
6 |
|
БВ9104 |
Principles and methods of taxonomic research |
3 |
0 |
3 |
6 |
|
|
Elective subject for the biosystematic modul* |
3 |
0 |
3 |
6 |
|
|
Elective subject for the biosystematic modul * |
3 |
0 |
3 |
6 |
|
|
Elective subject from the University free list* |
3 |
0 |
3 |
6 |
|
|
total |
15 |
0 |
15 |
30 |
|
|
Preparation and defense of master's thesis |
15 |
0 |
15 |
30 |
|
|
total |
15 |
0 |
15 |
30 |
*in addition to the offered list of elective subjects for the study program and elective subjects from the University Free List (for the study program on ecology and biosystematics), students can also choose a compulsory or elective subject from the subject lists from other study programs that are accredited by the Institute of Biology, PMF
Students may not take more than two courses with one teacher.
At the beginning of the academic year, students will be provided with a list of proposed themes for master's thesis at the Institute of Biology. Students have the right to choose one of the offered topics, or to suggest a topic for master thesis by themselves, but in that case they are obliged to provide conditions for preparation of the topic (spatial, material, etc.).
List of compulsory subjects
The list of compulsory subjects for the study program of ecology and biosystematics - biosystematics module is given in the following table:
|
Subject code |
subject |
|
ЕБМБ1103 |
Methodology of scientific research |
|
ЕБМБ1104 |
Principles and methods of taxonomic research |
List of elective subjects
List of electives according to the modules
The list of elective subjects in the studies of ecology and biosystematics - biosystematics module is given in the following tables:
|
Subject code |
subject |
|
ЕБМБ1218 |
Modern research in taxonomy |
|
ЕБМБ1219 |
Systematic and phylogeny of a particular group of organisms |
|
ЕБМБ1220 |
Selected chapters of evolution |
|
ЕБМБ1221 |
Selected chapters from biogeography |
|
ЕБМБ1222 |
Principles and methods of phytocenological researches |
|
ЕБМБ1223 |
Conservation biogeography |
|
ЕБМБ1224 |
Macedonian fungi |
|
ЕБМБ1225 |
Biology and ecology with diversity of diatoms in Macedonia |
|
ЕБМБ1226 |
Diversity of invertebrate fauna in the Republic of Macedonia |
|
ЕБМБ1227 |
Entomology |
General list of elective subjects for all postgraduate study programs at the Institute of Biology
|
STUDIES OF ECOLOGY AND BIOSYSTEMATICS List of subjects from the University free list of electives |
|
|
Subject code |
subject |
|
ЕБ1328 |
Sanitary microbiology |
|
ЕБ1329 |
Selected chapters of population genetics |
|
ЕБ1330 |
Basics of phytopathology |
|
ЕБ1331 |
Physiology of stress and resistance of plants |
|
ЕБ1332 |
Paleolymnology |
|
ЕБ1333 |
Ontogeny of a particular group of vertebrates |
|
ЕБ1334 |
Macroinvertebrates as bioindicators |
|
ЕБ1335 |
Selected chapters of population ecology |
|
ЕБ1336 |
Selected chapters of biogeochemical cycles |
|
ЕБ1337 |
Selected chapters of environmental protection |
|
ЕБ1338 |
Ecotoxicology |
|
ЕБ1339 |
Fauna of Macedonian daily butterflies |
|
ЕБ1340 |
Fauna of Macedonian amphibians and reptiles |
|
ЕБ1341 |
Fauna of Macedonian birds |
|
ЕБ1342 |
Fauna of Macedonian mammals |
|
ЕБ1343 |
Biodiversity assessment |
|
ЕБ1344 |
Sustainable habitat management |
|
ЕБ1345 |
Sustainable species management |
|
ЕБ1346 |
Monitoring of natural heritage |
|
ЕБ1347 |
Education, ecotourism and natural heritage management policy |
|
ЕБ1348 |
Computer analysis of vegetation data |
|
ЕБ1349 |
Fish histopathology |
All elective subjects carry 6 credits and have a fund of classes: 3 hours of theoretical instruction and 3 hours of practical instruction per week.
Method for choosing subjects
Within the two modules of the study program on ecology and biosystematics, students register all the compulsory subjects (two subjects, 40%). Forty percent of the elective subjects are chosen from the list of electives from the corresponding study program (2 subjects). The remaining twenty percent of elective subjects can be chosen from the University Free List (1 subject) of elective subjects.