Molecular Ecology (M.Sc.) at University of Bayreuth

Research-oriented programme centred on the molecular mechanisms by which plants, animals and microorganisms adapt to biotic and abiotic environmental factors, and on molecular interactions between organisms.

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

What you will study

Four semesters of about 30 ECTS each: elective specialist modules in the first two semesters (54 ECTS in total), two research modules (26 ECTS) in the third semester in two chosen research groups, an integrative module (10 ECTS) and the master's thesis (30 ECTS) in the fourth semester.

Career pathways

Graduates are qualified for basic research (pharmaceutical, molecular biological and biochemical, environmental research, toxicology) and for management positions in industry and administration (biotechnology industry, environmental agencies, waste management, forensics). The degree qualifies for doctoral study, with a possible fast-track entry.

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