- discover and characterize new species
- measure the relationship among species and populations
- track environmental toxins and diseases in different ecosystems
- identify invasive species
- identify genetic diversity within endangered species to develop conservation strategies
Molecular ecology is an interdisciplinary master’s programme that combines the fields of ecology, molecular biology and bioinformatics. At the University of Skövde we offer you a two-year master’s programme in Molecular ecology, where fieldwork as well as advanced laboratory and computer-based techniques are prominent parts of the studies.