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Biodiversity and Ecology (M.Sc.) at University of Bayreuth

University of Bayreuth, Germany

Programme overview

International programme teaching the origin, recording, distribution and functional importance of biodiversity at the level of genes, species and ecosystems, and the effects of biodiversity loss and ecosystem change. Training is research-based so graduates can work largely independently on research or practical questions.

Faculty: Faculty of Biology, Chemistry and Earth Sciences  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German and English-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Bayreuth, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

120 ECTS: specialist modules (70 ECTS, chosen from over 40 modules), field module (10 ECTS), compulsory special modules (10 ECTS) and master's thesis (30 ECTS).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry requires a bachelor's degree in Biology or Geoecology from the University of Bayreuth with at least grade 'good' (2.5) or an equivalent degree; equivalence is checked by the examination board during application. If the grade requirement is not met an aptitude procedure is held. Application before the certificate needs at least 133 credits with grade 2.5. German B2 required.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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