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Biodiversity (M.Sc.) at University of Duisburg-Essen

University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany

Programme overview

Joint programme of the University of Duisburg-Essen and Ruhr University Bochum combining their expertise in the broad interdisciplinary field of biodiversity.

Faculty: Faculty of Biology (joint programme with Ruhr University Bochum)  |  Duration: 4 semesters  |  Study mode: full-time; English and German (bilingual programme listing)  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Duisburg und Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

First semester: basic course in biodiversity, methods of biodiversity research, biodiversity in research and practice, and scientific writing and presentation. The second semester consists entirely of elective modules.

Career pathways

Biologists work in private industry, public bodies and research institutions, often leading research groups.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor of Science in Biology or comparable university degree of at least six semesters. The programme has a local numerus clausus; the final grade and a selection interview result are considered.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-due.de/de/studium/bewerbung.php

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