The best study
program in Poland
Environmental Protection at the Faculty of Biology of the University of Adam Mickiewicz took first place in the Perspektywy 2021 ranking.
Recruitment
Melting glaciers, dying rainforests, microplastics reaching every nook and cranny of the Earth and the organisms living on it.... Surely you've heard about these and other problems our planet is facing. If you feel that you should do something to help it, studying Environmental Conservation might be an excellent first step! More →
Master degree
This English-language master's degree program is designed for those interested in contemporary and broad environmental protection. As our graduate, you will gain a solid understanding of current global changes, environmental monitoring, and sustainable management of natural resources. More →
Learning areas
Environmental Protection is addressed to everyone interested in the most current issues of nature protection at global and local scales. The study programme covers four main areas:atmospheric quality & global change
Air quality monitoring, Anthropogenic pollution: identification, threat assessment and recovery
water resource management
Research methods in hydrobiological studies, Ecological state of the lake during restoration (Wągrowiec), Practice in assessment and restoration of aquatic ecosystems, The use of plankton in water quality assessment
land use & environmental interactions
Waste management - selected issues, Environmental impact of crop protection, Financing of Environment Protection
professional and research skills in practice
Remote sensing data, R programming for scientists, molecular methods
Advantages of the program
The program is designed for those who want to become experts in the identification and evaluation of the biotic components of ecosystems following the current rules and regulations of national and European laws. Many courses are offered through workshops, field trips, and e-learning.Realization of the part of the studies in Poland and abroad as part of the MOST and ERASMUS + programs
Obtaining certificates confirming acquired practical skills
- Certificate in Nature Compensation
- Special Care Species
- Economics in Environmental Protection
- Standardized Environmental Protection Policy
Developing passion within numerous sections of the Scientific Club of Naturalists and Student Government
Participation in field activities in various regions of the country, e.g., in the Słowiński and Babiogórski National Parks
Gaining research experience in Poland during the International Summer School devoted to hydrobiological research and abroad, e.g., in the Arctic in the field of ecological research, or Africa by conducting an ornithological study or participating in the School of Tropical Biology
Participation in apprenticeships and internships in renowned enterprises and research units in Poland and abroad
Career
Environmental studies educate specialists in demand in academic and private enterprises.Environmental monitoring companies
State Council for Environmental Protection; Committees for environmental impact assessments; National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management; and provincial funds for environmental protection and water management
Companies dealing with waste management and recycling
Enterprises whose products or the way they are manufactured have an impact on the environment, incl. cosmetic, pharmacological, or food
Local and state administration offices dealing with environmental protection
Government, local government, and non-governmental institutions and units dealing with environmental protection issues; institutions dealing with the assessment of environmental factors; in control laboratories
Academia
Ph.D. studies or work at universities and research institutes
Private and public environmental and diagnostic laboratories
Specialist, analytical, molecular diagnostics, forensic laboratories, etc.
Consulting
Companies that are dealing with consulting in the field of environmental protection: measurements, tests, reports, and environmental fees
