Master of Science in Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management (BiEM)

This programme will use a multidisciplinary approach to train students to generate the next generation of trainees equipped with knowledge and capacity to ensure sustainable management of natural resources is achieved while improving the livelihoods of the people in the respective areas. The programme will deliver innovative research, training and outreach packages to candidates from Tanzania and the region, taking advantage of the rich biodiversity in Tanzania and the strong existing pool of regional and international collaborations at NM-AIST. Candidates will use the opportunities and resources available at NM-AIST to achieve and promote career excellence in biodiversity and ecosystem management.

Entry Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the Master of Science in Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management must have obtained a good Bachelor’s degree with at least a GPA of 3.0/5.0 or its equivalent in the appropriate field of :

  1. Possession of a second class Bachelor’s degree with at least a GPA of 3.0 or its equivalent in the field of biological or life sciences from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning.

  2. Applicants for admission into this MSc programme holding unclassified degrees (e.g. M.D, BVM & DDS) MUST have at least average of “C” in Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning and an average of “B” grade in the core subjects related to this, which are biological or life sciences.

Areas of Specialization

  1. Molecular Biodiversity and Bio-Prospecting
  2. Sustainable Utilization of Natural Resources

Programme Duration

Full Time

  1. Years: Two (2) Years
  2. Semesters: Four (4)

Mode of Delivery

Blended mode or hybrid mode whereby a portion of the traditional face-to-face instruction is mixed with web-based online instruction.

Programme Outline for Master of Science in Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management by Coursework and Dissertation

Common Core Courses

  1. BuSH 6007: Foundation of Law Philosophy and Ethics
  2. BuSH 6008: Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management

Programme Core

  1. LiBE 6101: Research Methods and Statistics
  2. LiBE 6102: Outreach program
  3. BiEM 6401: Graduate Seminar
  4. BiEM 6901: Dissertation

Specialty Courses

Molecular Biodiversity and Bio-Prospecting
  1. BiEM 6201: Microbial diversity and Bio-prospecting
  2. BiEM 6202: Natural Products in Biodiversity
Sustainable Utilization of Natural Resources
  1. BiEM 6221: Biodiversity Science and Conservation planning
  2. BiEM 6222: Conservation Governance

Elective Courses

Students doing Master’s degree in BiEM under coursework and dissertation may elect additional course(s) from and/or from within or outside the department, after seeking advice and approval of their respective Head of Department. The following pool of elective courses will be offered within Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management.

  1. BiEM 6301: Spatial Ecology and Conservation Planning
  2. BiEM 6302: Conservation Bio-geography
  3. BiEM 6303: Restoration Ecology and Eco – Park
  4. BiEM 6304: Population Ecology
  5. BiEM 6305: Principles of Conservation Ecology
  6. BiEM 6306: Climate Change and Climate Modelling
  7. BiEM 6307: Conservation Genetics

Programme Outline for Master of Science in Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management by Research and Thesis

Common Core Courses

  1. BuSH 6007: Foundation of Law Philosophy and Ethics
  2. BuSH 6008: Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management

Programme Core

  1. LiBE 6101: Research Methods and Statistics
  2. LiBE 6102: Outreach program
  3. BiEM 6402: Research Seminars and Conferences
  4. BiEM 6196: Thesis

The topic of thesis may be taken to reflect any of specialty core courses taken from within BiEM programme or BiEM research themes or ongoing relevant research project within the field of specialty.

Programme expected learning outcomes 

­­­­­­­­­­­By the end of the Programme, graduates will be able to:

  1. Describe ecological theory with conservation management practices
  2. Apply appropriate statistical tests
  3. Expected the knowledge acquired to address how to manage threats and losses of biodiversity in Tanzania and around the world.
  4. Describe and characterize fundamentals of ecosystem processes and functioning as well as goods and services accrued from this.
  5. Explain the best practices of harnessing and benefiting from biodiversity as they occur in nature and their bio-prospective nature.
  6. Acquire and use effective arguing, writing and presentation/speaking skills particularly those related to biodiversity and ecosystem management.
  7. Apply statistical skills to analyse ecological data sets
  8. Apply acquired in-depth lab skills to carry out experiments related to biodiversity
  9. Locate inspect relevant literature to write scientific reports and publications
  10. Implement established skills to develop grant proposals
  11. Implement techniques and approaches to facilitate development of evidence- based conservation and management practices that ensure sustenance in biodiversity conservation and improved livelihoods of the people
  12. Communicate, argue and debate in public scientific forums
  13. Design, argue and defend appropriate conservation practices to the wider audience
  14. Develop, conceptualize conservation discussions and provide appropriate response
  15. Develop and implement competent frameworks that can guide the writing process of high-quality scientific publications
  16. Communicate clearly scientific results to the public

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