Program overview

Main Subject

Environmental Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Science in Natural Resources Management is a research-oriented program with a school-based modality, recognized by the National Postgraduate System (SNP) of CONAHCYT and is part of the Common Higher Education Space (ECOES).
Our master's degree is offered by the Department of Ecology and Natural Resources Management (DERN) of the University of Guadalajara in the city of Autlán de Navarro, Jalisco, Mexico.
The duration of this academic program is four semesters (two years). The courses are offered in a modular way and in the morning hours from Monday to Friday. The modality for obtaining the master's degree is the presentation and defense of a thesis resulting from an original research work.
Admission is annual and the start of classes is in August. The cost of tuition is 2.25 Measurement and Update Units (UMA) per semester.
Applicants who are accepted to the postgraduate program are not guaranteed access to a maintenance scholarship; the assignment will be subject to availability and the criteria established by CONAHCYT in the respective calls.

Program overview

Main Subject

Environmental Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Science in Natural Resources Management is a research-oriented program with a school-based modality, recognized by the National Postgraduate System (SNP) of CONAHCYT and is part of the Common Higher Education Space (ECOES).
Our master's degree is offered by the Department of Ecology and Natural Resources Management (DERN) of the University of Guadalajara in the city of Autlán de Navarro, Jalisco, Mexico.
The duration of this academic program is four semesters (two years). The courses are offered in a modular way and in the morning hours from Monday to Friday. The modality for obtaining the master's degree is the presentation and defense of a thesis resulting from an original research work.
Admission is annual and the start of classes is in August. The cost of tuition is 2.25 Measurement and Update Units (UMA) per semester.
Applicants who are accepted to the postgraduate program are not guaranteed access to a maintenance scholarship; the assignment will be subject to availability and the criteria established by CONAHCYT in the respective calls.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

PTE Academic

43+

TOEFL

42+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

140+

IELTS

4+

Letter of explanation of reasons to enter the postgraduate course.
Bachelor's degree or degree certificate.
Certificate of undergraduate studies that accredits a minimum general average of 80/100.
Curriculum vitae with copies of your supporting documents.
Selection exam.
Accreditation of Level B1 of English in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) with seniority not exceeding one year issued by an institution with official recognition.
A letter of recommendation issued by an academic or researcher of recognized prestige in areas related to the master's program.
Interview with the Postgraduate Academic Board.
The other requirements published in the respective call, defined by the Academic Board.

Application Deadline

27 Apr 2024

Program Duration

2 Years

Starting Month(s)

Aug

Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

In this guide you will find:

Where to look for scholarship opportunities

How to apply to scholarships relevant to you

A list of available scholarships around the world

A scholarship application checklist

Download Scholarship Guide

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