Wildlife Ecology and Management Master's Program covers the theoretical courses and practical studies necessary to provide students with the necessary infrastructure for various sub-branches of wildlife. The proposed Master's Program includes Wildlife Ecology, Vertebrate Animal Systematics and Biology, Population Biology, Wildlife Genetics, Wildlife Conservation and Development, and Wildlife Management.
To train graduate-level specialists who are equipped with the necessary and sufficient knowledge about the biology, ecology, and ethology of wild animals—including birds, mammals, fish, amphibians, reptiles, and invertebrates—as well as the components of ecosystems such as forests, mountains, steppes, and wetlands. These specialists will be educated in areas related to wildlife conservation, breeding, development, improvement, disease control, animal protection and rehabilitation, preparation of museum materials, game management planning, hunting, and hunting tourism. They will also be capable of sustainable planning and implementation of various ecotourism activities such as wildlife photography and bird/nature observation tours.
To become a pioneering and guiding center in postgraduate education in the field of wildlife ecology and management in Turkey.
Students who successfully complete the program are entitled to receive a Master’s degree in Wildlife Ecology and Management.
This program is a graduate level program
The program will admit students in accordance with the Düzce University Graduate Regulations. Graduates of Faculties of Forestry, Veterinary Medicine, Agricultural Sciences (Department of Animal Science), Biology, Molecular Biology and Genetics, Biology Education, Genetics and Bioengineering are eligible to apply. Candidates from other undergraduate programs may also apply; however, if deemed necessary by the relevant department and institute, they will be required to complete a two-semester Scientific Preparatory Program.
To be eligible for admission to the master’s program, candidates must obtain a minimum score of 55 in the quantitative section of the ALES exam. Foreign language proficiency will be determined based on the results of KPDS, ÜDS, or other exams recognized as equivalent by the Interuniversity Board, or the foreign language proficiency exam conducted by the University (DÜYDYS).
In the evaluation of applications for admission to the master’s program, the following criteria will be applied:
ALES score: 50%
Scientific exam score: 20%
Undergraduate GPA: 10%
Foreign language exam score: 10%
The final evaluation score must be at least 55 out of 100 for admission.
Students enrolled in DU might be exempted from certain courses within the framework of certain regulations. A student can be exempted from a certain course provided related course content previously received from another institution complies with that of DU, which is subject to approval and verification by the Board of faculty/graduate school/school
The aim of the program; Equipped with the necessary and sufficient knowledge about the biology, ecology and etiology of amphibians, reptiles and invertebrates, especially birds, mammals and fish from wild animals, and the components in ecosystems such as forests, mountains, steppes, wetlands; to educate graduate level educated staff who are trained in wildlife conservation, breeding, development, improvement, disease control, protection and rehabilitation of animals, preparation of museum materials, hunting ground planning, hunting, hunting tourism, and who can make sustainable plans and practices in various ecotourism activities such as wildlife photography and bird-nature observation tours.
| No | Program Requirements |
|---|---|
| 1 | Students able to define the problems related to wildlife and develop solutions compatible with the conjuncture at the global, social and ecosystem levels. |
| 2 | Students able to understand laws and legislation related to wildlife, evaluate implementations of them and sectorial organization in wildlife. |
| 3 | Students able to reveal the socio-cultural or human dimension of wildlife management, raise awareness and attain a participatory approach in planning, implementation and controlling |
| 4 | Students able to maintain a balance among conservation, improvement of wildlife and use of products and services of wildlife. |
| 5 | Students able to use modern methods of monitoring, census and analysis methods in wildlife. |
| 6 | Student with skills of self-decision making, analytical thinking and effective communication; be able to participate in a teamwork. |
| 7 | Students will have the basic knowledge for the inventory of wild animals and wildlife management planning |
| 8 | Students with skills of defining wildlife-related problems at national and international level, developing, implementing and completing projects to solve wildlife-related problems. |
| 9 | Students developing responsibility for the sense of occupation and professional ethics |
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Students able to define the problems related to wildlife and develop solutions compatible with the conjuncture at the global, social and ecosystem levels. |
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Students able to understand laws and legislation related to wildlife, evaluate implementations of them and sectorial organization in wildlife. |
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Students able to reveal the socio-cultural or human dimension of wildlife management, raise awareness and attain a participatory approach in planning, implementation and controlling |
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Students able to maintain a balance among conservation, improvement of wildlife and use of products and services of wildlife. |
|
Students able to use modern methods of monitoring, census and analysis methods in wildlife. |
|
Student with skills of self-decision making, analytical thinking and effective communication; be able to participate in a teamwork. |
|
Students will have the basic knowledge for the inventory of wild animals and wildlife management planning |
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Students with skills of defining wildlife-related problems at national and international level, developing, implementing and completing projects to solve wildlife-related problems. |
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Students developing responsibility for the sense of occupation and professional ethics |
Public institutions: Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, General Directorate of Nature Conservation and National Parks, municipalities, and environmental directorates.
Conservation and management: National parks, nature reserves, wetlands, and wildlife development areas focusing on ecosystem management and protection.
Research and academia: Universities and research centers as lecturers or researchers in wildlife biology, ecology, and management.
Wildlife rehabilitation: Centers for the treatment and rehabilitation of injured or sick wild animals.
Game and fisheries management: Planning and supervising sustainable hunting and fishing activities.
Ecotourism: Birdwatching, nature tours, and wildlife photography as guides or organizers.
Non-governmental organizations: Environmental and conservation NGOs, foundations, and international organizations working on biodiversity projects.
Graduates holding a master’s degree are eligible to apply for admission to doctoral programs.
The Master’s Program in Wildlife Ecology and Management is structured with 21 local credits and 120 ECTS. This program consists of a seminar and a thesis study, with a minimum requirement of 21 credits in total. Further details are provided in the relevant regulations.
The assessment and evaluation method applied for each course is described in detail in the ‘Course Information Form
In order to obtain a master's degree in the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Management, which will be opened as a master's program with thesis, the master's program with thesis consists of at least seven courses, a seminar course and thesis study, provided that it is not less than twenty-one credits in total. Seminar course and thesis study are non-credit and are evaluated as successful or unsuccessful. The master's program with thesis consists of a total of at least 120 ECTS credits, including at least eight courses including a seminar course and thesis study, provided that it is not less than 60 ECTS credits.
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