Frequently Asked Questions
Can I attend a discipline as special student?
Yes. Discipline professors, themselves, account for authorizing your participation in it. Thus, the first thing you have to do is to get in touch with them and check whether there are vacancies for special students. If there is such availability, then, the second step is to access the program’s webpage (Link), fill out the form for external students, include the signature of the professor in charge of teaching the discipline, and send it to the e-mails of the program’s secretariat (ppgec.secretaria@unirio.br) and coordination (ppgec@unirio.br).
According to Article 38 of the General Regulations for the Stricto-Sensu Post-Graduation Program of Federal University of Rio de Janeiro State (UNIRIO), special students cannot attend compulsory disciplines; they can only enroll in elective ones.
How much is the monthly fee to attend the Professional Master’s Degree in Ecotourism and Conservation?
The course is accredited by CAPES/MEC. Thus, at this training level, there are no monthly, registration or application fees.
Do students who take the Professional Master’s Degree in Ecotourism and Conservation get scholarships?
No. Professional Master’s Degree courses are not covered by scholarships from public funding agencies.
What institute the course is linked to?
The course is linked to the Biosciences Institute (IBio) of Federal University of Rio de Janeiro State (UNIRIO). IBio is located at Pasteur Av., n. 458, Biology Building, Urca, Rio de Janeiro City, RJ.
Can Professional Master’s Graduates join PhD studies?
Yes. According to MEC (Brazilian Ministry of Education and Culture), Professional Master’s Degree is equivalent to Academic Master’s Degree.
Must the doctoral studies be limited to Tourism or Biology?
Not necessarily. Several doctoral programs, mainly those of multidisciplinary nature, accept candidates from different fields and backgrounds.
When do classes take place?
Preferably on Mondays and Tuesdays, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Some disciplines may be offered at other days and times, at professors’ discretion. There may also be condensed disciplines and/or disciplines held outside UNIRIO (for example, in Conservation Units or in other areas of interest to the Program).
Does the Master’s Degree course require student’s exclusive commitment to it?
There is no need for exclusive commitment. However, there is certain need of dedication beyond that associated with class schedules. It is necessary allocating time for studying, carrying out academic activities, participating in events, developing research and producing technical, artistic and academic products.
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