Description de la branche d'études

The master of science in behaviour, evolution and conservation degree is intended for students who wish to combine an advanced approach to ecology and sciences of evolution with the possibility of working with fauna and/or flora. This training provides in-depth knowledge of the relations that living beings establish with their environment, their fellows, the resources on which they depend and the dangers with which they must cope. It also provides advanced teaching on the evolution of organisms and their mechanisms of adaptation to changing biotic and abiotic environmental conditions.

La Maîtrise universitaire ès Sciences en comportement, évolution et conservation s’adresse à toute personne qui souhaite combiner un bagage scientifique approfondi en écologie et en sciences de l’évolution avec la possibilité de travailler sur la faune et/ou la flore.

Description de la formation

Organisation des études

The first semester of the Master of Science in Behaviour, Evolution and Conservation is composed of compulsory courses aiming to complete the methodological skills acquired throughout the Bachelor studies, in particular scientific writing, as well as to reinforce knowledge in the fields of molecular genetics, phylogeny, evolution, and population biology. Students have the opportunity to become familiar with research by doing an introductory research project (First Step).

In the second semester, students must acquire 15 ECTS credits by following specialised courses. 

The students of the Master have the possibility to obtain a specialisation during their Master in :

Behaviour, Economics and Evolution

Computational Ecology and Evolution

Geoscience, Ecology and Evolution

The course offering is enhanced by various collaborations, either with the Master of Science in Molecular Life Sciences of the School of Biology, or with external institutions (for example: with the Vaud Centre for Wildlife Preservation or the Haute Ecole Spécialisée in Environment of Lullier). Some courses are given in the form of field training courses as a way of discovering the fauna and flora of various environments (e.g., marine, alpine, Mediterranean). Concurrently, students integrate into one of the research groups associated with the Master and start their personal Master research project.

The third semester is dedicated to the completion of the Master research project.

Le master représente le second diplôme universitaire après le bachelor et équivaut généralement à l'acquisition de 90-120 crédits ECTS.

Plan de la formation

Master Behaviour, Evolution and Conservation	Crédits ECTS
1st semester (Module 1 & 2)
Common study programme Data Analysis Molecular Methods in Ecology and Evolution Master BEC Retreat Introduction to Scientific Writing Seminars of the Department of Ecoloy and Evolution Optional courses in the field Advanced Data Analysis Animal Communication and Parasitis Major Transitions in Evolution Phylogeography Population Genetics and Dynamics Spatial Analysis and GIS in Ecology Animal Experimentation and Wild Animal Introduction to R (optional support) Personal Research Work (Module 2)	30
2nd semester
Choice of optional courses, seminars, exercises and practical work in : Evolution Conservation Biology Ecology Scientific Mediation Behavioural Ecology Field work Conservation Biology of Mediterranean Region Ecology and Faunistics of Intertidal Area Evolution and Biogeography of Semi-arid and Island Floras Mountain Ecosystems in the Alps Start of Master Research Project (Module 4)	30
3rd semester (Module 4)
Master Research Project	30
Total	90

1 crédit ECTS correspond environ à 25-30 heures de travail.

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Combinaison des branches

Le programme "Comportement, évolution et conservation" ne permet pas de combinaison de branches.

Description en branche secondaire ou hors faculté

La branche ne peut pas être étudiée comme branche secondaire.