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MSc Biodiversity, Evolution, Ecology at Freie Universität Berlin

Freie Universität Berlin, Germany

Programme overview

Biodiversity, Evolution, Ecology is a master programme at Freie Universität Berlin, offered by the Department of Biology, Chemistry, and Pharmacy (Institute of Biology) and leading to the Master of Science (M.Sc.). It has a standard duration of 4 semesters, English as the language of instruction, a start in the winter semester. The Master's program in Biodiversity, Evolution and Ecology is an English-language program (English) that provides students with in-depth subject and methodological knowledge and enables them to pursue research- and practice-related careers in the field of biodiversity and ecological research.

Faculty: Department of Biology, Chemistry, and Pharmacy  |  Department: Department of Biology, Chemistry, and Pharmacy Institute of Biology  |  Duration: 4 semesters  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Berlin, Berlin, Germany

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Entry requirements

In order to be admitted to the Master's program, applicants must prove that they meet the following requirements: first qualifying German university degree or equivalent foreign degree in biology, Geosciences, Horticulture, Forest Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Bioinformatics, Veterinary Medicine or another natural science university degree with proof of modules with a total of at least 30 credit points from the field of Biodiversity, Ecology and Evolution in a quantitative and qualitative scope comparable to the Bachelor's degree program in Biology of the Department of Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy of Freie Universität Berlin. Of these, at least 10 credit points should be practical experience in laboratory and/or field work Language certificate in English (level B2 CEFR) for applicants whose native language is not English and who have not obtained their university degree at an educational institution where English is the language of instruction. Proof of German language skills (level A1 CEFR) for applicants who obtained their degree at a foreign university or equivalent institution or in a non-German-speaking degree program Further information on admission requirements is available in the admissions regulations . To apply, please complete our Self disclosure form in advance and upload it as part of your online application.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters

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