Basic information
Study programmeBiology
Higher Education InstitutionUniversity of Latvia
Study fieldWildlife Sciences
All data
Code of the study programme in accordance with the Latvian Education Classification45421
EQF/LQF Level7
Study Programme TypeAkadēmiskā izglītība (maģistra grāds), īstenojama pēc bakalaura vai profesionālā bakalaura grāda ieguves. Studiju ilgums pilna laika studijās viens–divi gadi. Kopējais pilna laika studiju ilgums vismaz pieci gadi
Study programme (short name)Academic master study programme
Thematic groupBioloģija
ISCED code0511
ISCEDBioloģija
Credit points80
Degree to be acquiredMaster's degree of Natural Sciences in Biology
Qualification to be obtained-
Study type and formFull time studies
Study lenght2 years
Languagelatvian
Licence information
Licence number -
Licence date
Licenced till
Accreditation information
Accreditation page numberNetiek izsniegta
Accreditation date19.12.2023
Accreditation duration (in years)6
Accreditation till20.12.2029
Results
Knowledge
1. demonstrate knowledge of recent developments in biology in general and current problems in their chosen sub-discipline in particular, and can use this knowledge to answer non-standard questions about research or innovative activity in their chosen sub-discipline of biology;
2. know the problems and requirements of professional ethics;
3. manage the fundamental principles of science communication and innovative business in biology;
Skills
4. can formulate a research topic in the sub-discipline of biology, analyse the results of own and other scientific research in the context of the latest scientific knowledge, put forward testable hypotheses;
5. can evaluate information in biology and in the sub-discipline as a whole as well as its interface with other fields of science; can find access to scientific data necessary for learning a subject, carrying out a research project or doing an innovative activity;
6. can use scientific methods and technologies, applying them to a specific task, analyse own and others' results, make decisions in complex situations, search for solution and compare options, analyse the risks involved;
Competence
7. can conduct scientific research from hypothesis to results with scientifically accurate data collection and analysis in a specific sub-discipline of biology, including planning and implementation of a scientific project and interpretation of the results to other scientists and the public;
8. use the acquired knowledge and skills to seek new technical solutions, methodologies, organisational support or ways of obtaining information when carrying out scientific research;
9. can independently plan their work, take responsibility for the results of their work, plan their career growth and professional development in lifelong learning.
Documents
DocumentDocument typeLanguage
Expert / Experts joint reportExpert / Experts joint reportenglish
Self-evaluation reportSelf-evaluation reportenglish
Self-evaluation reportSelf-evaluation reportlatvian
History of study programme