Master of Science in Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management
The Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management programme appeals to students with a background in sciences. We provide students with a strong fundamental and applied knowledge and prepare them for an active role in scientific research and the management of marine and lacustrine systems by means of a multidisciplinary approach.
Open Days
Each spring the graduation fair EVOLV. organised by the UGent Association, offers the opportunity to discover all possible options to continue studying or to start looking for a job (with more than 200 different companies).
For some programmes, there is a specific Open Day. If so, it will be announced here (at the latest Feb 15th).15th).
Admission for students holding a Flemish degree
- Immediate Admission
- Bachelor in de bio-ingenieurswetenschappen
- Bachelor in de biochemie en de biotechnologie
- Bachelor in de biologie
- Bachelor in de chemie
- Bachelor in de geografie
- Bachelor in de geografie en de geomatica
- Bachelor in de geologie
- Admission Subject to an Enquiry into the Suitability of the Holder of the Diploma
- Een diploma van een bacheloropleiding in het academisch onderwijs binnen het studiegebied Toegepaste Wetenschappen
- Een diploma van een bacheloropleiding in het academisch onderwijs binnen het studiegebied Wetenschappen
- Admission Subject to Passing a Preparatory Course
- MIN 3 SP - MAX 90 SP
- Een diploma van een bacheloropleiding in het academisch onderwijs binnen het studiegebied Toegepaste Wetenschappen (Voorbereidingsprogramma tot Master of Science in Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management)
- Een diploma van een bacheloropleiding in het academisch onderwijs binnen het studiegebied Wetenschappen (Voorbereidingsprogramma tot Master of Science in Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management)
- MIN 3 SP - MAX 90 SP
Admission for Students holding a Non-Flemish Degree
The Oceans and Lakes programme is open to holders of a bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, chemistry, geology, geography and geomatics, bio-engineer science or environmental sciences. For other bachelors in science and applied science, equivalency will be evaluated based on scientific competences and skills of the students by the Oceans and Lakes Steering Committee.
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years with good overall scores (at least upper second class of equivalent) from a university or recognized equivalent.
Information on admission requirements and the administrative procedure for admission on the basis of a diploma obtained abroad, can be found on the following pages: www.oceansandlakes.be, www.ugent.be/prospect/en/administration/enrolment-or-registration or via the coordination office (oceansandlakes@vub.be).
Language requirements
The language requirements for this study programme can be found on: www.ugent.be/languagerequirements
Flexible trajectories
Flexible trajectories refers to alternative ways of following our courses. It might mean that a course can be spread in time as to allow the combination of work and studying, or that students with special needs get the support they need to allow a successful study career.
An international experience
Going abroad with Erasmus is wide-spread and well-known. But getting an international experience is possible in many different ways.