The Master’s program in environmental biology is committed to supply Palestine with excellent scientific cadres who are able to understand and solve the current and future challenges facing the Palestinian environment, in a manner that is sound scientifically and that fits with the accuracy and sensitivity of the balance of the environment. This message is consistent with the Palestinian national strategy to preserve the environment and raise its awareness, its practices and the sound environmental planning. Moreover, the message is also consistent with the mission of Birzeit University that requires excellence in the fields of scientific research and higher education, and community service.