Relevant courses

To be eligible for this programme you must have the equivalent of a Bachelor's degree in Biology, including at least 15 ECTS credits Ecology, Floristics and Faunistics. To help us in our assessment of your eligibility we ask that you please highlight your most relevant courses for the programme in question.

Only include courses that:

• are directly relevant to the stated subject (see heading below) - listing more courses is not necessarily better!
• will be completed latest by the start date of the Master's programme (end of August).

Your motivation letter is your opportunity to show us why you are applying to this particular programme.

Since the word count is limited, make every word count. Aim to be:

• Concise – avoid unnecessary words.
• Specific – refer to courses, research areas or skills that connect to your background.
• Concrete – illustrate your motivation with clear examples.

For instance:

• Vague: “I think the programme perfectly matches my interests.”
• Concrete: “I am particularly interested in anthropogenic effects on marine ecosystems, and the course Management of Aquatic Resources in the Tropics would allow me to…”

By being clear and specific, you will help us understand your motivation and make the most of the limited space available.

Note on Academic Integrity

To ensure a fair and meaningful evaluation process, all submissions must represent your own original work. The use of AI-generated content or similar automated tools undermines the integrity of the admissions process and does not accurately reflect your abilities or engagement. Upholding academic honesty is a core value of our institution, and we expect all applicants to demonstrate genuine personal commitment in their applications.

We look forward to reading your ideas and learning about your aspirations.

In this section, we want to learn about your academic curiosity and how your interests align with the research environment at Stockholm University. Please note that if you are accepted, you are not bound to the ideas you present here.

If your interests are not directly linked to current research at Stockholm University, it is especially important that you explain why you would still like to pursue a Master’s degree with us.

To show how your interests connect to ongoing research, you may, for example, refer to a specific research project or researcher at Stockholm University whose work aligns with your ideas. Note that it is the following departments that are relevant:

• Department of Ecology, Environmental and Plant Sciences (DEEP)
• Department of Zoology
• Stockholm Resilience Centre
• Swedish Museum of Natural History