Biodiversität und Naturschutz (M.Sc.) – Biodiversity and Conservation at Philipps University of Marburg

Programme overview

Master training in anatomical, conservation-biological, ecological and systematic biology, using classical and molecular methods and computer modelling.

Faculty: Fachbereich 17 Biology | Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) | Study mode: full-time; German-taught | Intake: Winter and summer semester | Location: Marburg, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

First year foundational and career-qualifying content; second year deepening and preparation for the master thesis.

Career pathways

Qualifies for research (universities, institutes) and a broad range of conservation-related tasks.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Relevant bachelor degree in a natural science with at least 60 credits in biological disciplines (30 of them clearly in the biological advanced modules), or comparable. International applicants must prove German proficiency at DSH-2 level (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang). English proficiency at CEFR level B2 required. Admission: open admission (no numerus clausus). Application deadlines: winter semester 2026/27: 15.06.2026 to 30.06.2026 (German degree); 15.06.2026 to 30.06.2026 (international degree); summer semester 2027: 01.12.2026 to 15.12.2026 (German degree); 01.11.2026 to 15.12.2026 (international degree).

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-marburg.de/de/studium/vor-dem-studium/bewerben-und-einschreiben/bewerbung-formalia-fristen

Explore more study programmes

STEM