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The Ecology Master’s Program aims to prepare competitive researchers in the field of biodiversity research and ecology. Using the latest knowledge and contemporary methods, graduates will be able to independently plan and conduct research in animal ecology, plant ecology, or environmental protection according to international standards. Graduates will be equipped with analytical skills and the ability to make autonomous decisions. They will be able to communicate effectively with professional and academic communities.
Degree awarded: Master of Science in Ecology
Language of instruction: Georgian
Program duration: 120 ECTS credits, 4 semesters
Academic staff involved in the program are actively engaged in international-level research projects and are well-acquainted with current trends and challenges in the field. The program considers research in regional, national, and local contexts. Collaboration with partner organizations in the research component promotes employment of graduates and deepens problem-oriented learning.
Special emphasis is placed on developing practical skills, including fieldwork and laboratory techniques, as well as mastering modern data processing methods.
Students will engage in research at the Institutes of Ecology, Botany, and Zoology. They will use the technical resources of laboratories located on the university campus (Forest Ecology Laboratory, Zoology Laboratory, Entomology Laboratory, Plant Research Laboratory, Molecular-Genetic Laboratory) and field bases in Georgian regions (field stations in Stepantsminda, Dedoplistskaro, and Grigoleti), as well as the research vessel "Saint Ilia."
Professor Davit Tarkhnishvili – david_tarkhnishvili@iliauni.edu.ge
Graduates of the Ecology Master's Program can be employed:
Particularly successful graduates can continue their studies at the doctoral level.
Admission to the master’s program is based on the general master’s examination and an internal university examination.
Students wishing to pursue a master’s degree must hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent academic qualification in one of the following fields:
During the internal university examination, student motivation is assessed, as well as basic knowledge in the following areas: awareness of ecological problems and issues, general biology, and basic natural sciences. Additionally, English language proficiency is evaluated (minimum B1 level).
The examination is conducted in accordance with the procedures established at Ilia State University.
The Ecology Master’s Program includes 120 ECTS credits. Within the program, students must accumulate 120 credits, including:
Instead of elective courses, students have the right to take additional courses from other blocks, except the communication and mandatory blocks.
Special equipment for studying Black Sea ecosystems
