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University of Greifswald
Greifswald
Biodiversity, Ecology and Evolution
Subjects: Biodiversity, Ecology and Evolution,Ecology,Evolution,Biodiversity
M.Sc. | Master of Science
Course description
The master's degree program in Biodiversity and Ecology (M. Sc.) is crafted as a professional course, spanning four semesters and totaling 120 ECTS points. It welcomes graduates from life science disciplines such as biology, landscape ecology, geoecology, and environmental sciences. To offer maximum flexibility and allow for personal focus, the program includes only three compulsory specialist modules. The core of the program consists of a customizable selection of six modules from the available options. This flexibility also makes it easy to incorporate international study experiences. The master's thesis, worth 30 ECTS, is completed in the fourth semester. The program integrates a wide range of methods, which vary depending on the chosen advanced modules.
Program Information
| Study Location | Greifswald |
| Start Semester | Summer, Winter |
| Study Form | Part-time |
| Study Type | Postgraduate |
| Teaching Language | English |
| Dual | No |
| Remote | No |
| Application Fee non-EU | No information |
| Study Length | 4 Semesters |
| Tuition Fees per Semester | No Tuition Fee |
| Cost per Semester | 125 EUR |
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Application Requirements
Language Requirements
| CEFR | B2 |
| IELTS | 6.0 |
| Cambridge (CAE) | No information |
| TOEFL IBT | 80 |
Knowledge of English (B2 level, testified by certificates such as FCE, TOEFL (CBT) 213, TOEFL (IBT) 80, TOEFL (PBT) 550, TOEIC 785, IELTS 6.0 or at least seven years of classes in English as a foreign language at school) is a necessary requirement.
Qualification Requirements
Entry requirements for the master's degree program are a first professional university degree in a biological or life sciences degree program or in a closely related degree program with at least 50% of the credit points of the first professional degree from the biological field on topics such as zoology, botany, ecology, evolution, or Physiology.
Document Requirements
Online application on the Uni-Assist applicant portal CV a passport copy Secondary school leaving certificate If applicable, proof of studies (with an overview of subjects and grades) and acquired university degrees (final diploma, with an overview of subjects and grades) Proof of German language skills Proof of English and/or other language skills (if required for the subject, see subject information in the applicant portal) TestAS certificate (only for medicine and dentistry, 1st semester) Letter of motivation (only for M.Sc. Landscape Ecology and Nature Conservation) Proof of aptitude test (for art and music and church music) Applicants from China, India, Vietnam: an APS certificate (confirmation of verification from the respective German embassy)
Application Process
| Acceptance Interview | No |
| Acceptance local admission restrictions | Restricted |
| Application |
directly at the University, uni-assist |
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