MSc Evolution, Ecology and Systematics at Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Programme overview

The Master's program Evolution, Ecology and Systematics aims at students with a bachelor's degree in biology who are interested in molecular and organismic issues. Provided are in-depth knowledge of biological systems with a clear focus to current research in organismic and evolutionary biology.

Faculty: Faculty of Biological Sciences | Duration: 4 semesters (120 ECTS) | Study mode: full-time or part-time; English-taught | Intake: Winter semester | Location: Jena, Thüringen, Germany

What you will study

Our mission statement is to provide all students with an individual profiling based on a well-founded basic education. The students complete the five compulsory modules on Basics in Evolutionary Research, Ecology and Diversity, Species Identification, Experimental Design and Analysis of Biological Data, as well as an Excursion.

Career pathways

Our graduates will be able to carry out research-oriented activities at universities, non-university research institutions, museums, public authorities, associations or the private sector. Our graduates acquire the communicative skills required to present scientific results to the public and can also gain international experience through the possibility of a semester abroad.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree or equivalent: For this master's programme you need a subject-specific undergraduate degree (minimum 6 semesters/180 ECTS-Credits) or an equivalent degree. In case you do not have your degree yet at the time of applying, you must have obtained at least 120 credits. The overall grade (CGPA) of the bachelor's degree must be GOOD or better (German and US systems: 2.7). Applicants from a different field of study and applicants whose final overall grade is less than 2.7 (according to the German grading system) but who meet all other admission requirements may be admitted to the study programme if their application illustrates particular aptitude for the master’s programme Evolution, Ecology and Systematics. To prove particular aptitude, a letter of motivation, a curriculum vitae, proof of previous practical experiences, and the practical orientation of the training must be admitted with the application, and professional and personal commitment must be shown. Language requirements: This master's programme requires the following language proficiency: good proficiency in English (a direct proof by certificate is not compulsory).

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (120 ECTS)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/6640/m-sc-evolution-ecology-and-systematics#studies_text_application

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