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MSc Biodiversity: Ecology, Evolution and Conservation at University of Göttingen

University of Göttingen, Germany

Programme overview

The degree programme offers research-oriented studies in ecology (animals, plants), evolution, and conservation biology. There are opportunities for individual, practice-oriented studies at the university or research institutions within and outside Göttingen. Also, students have access to a broad spectrum of modules across faculties for further scientific specialization.

Faculty: Faculty of Biology and Psychology  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught and English-taught (English (some courses in German))  |  Intake: Winter semester only  |  Location: Göttingen, Niedersachsen, Germany

What you will study

The MSc-programme has a modular structure (120 ECTS points in four semesters), and allows students to develop their individual scientific profile. Studies and research stays abroad are supported, and can be acknowledged in the study programme.

Career pathways

The MSc degree in Biodiversity qualifies students to pursue a scientific career or follow a profession with, e.g., governmental authorities, inter/national environmental organisations or educational institutions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission: restricted (application to the faculty). Application deadlines: 1 January to 15 February for applicants who are not EU citizens and do not hold an EU bachelor's degree (start of studies in October). 1 April to 15 May for applicants who are EU citizens or hold an EU bachelor's degree (start of studies in October). Previous studies: B.Sc.-Degree or equivalent at least 150 ECTS at the time of application. Eligibility: University Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a biologically oriented field of life and environmental sciences, including. Achievements in the natural sciences totaling at least 125 ECTS, including. Achievements in the field of biology totaling at least 60 ECTS. Language skills: Proof of English language skills if English is not your native language: (level C1) by internationally recognized test (TOEFL at least 95 points, UNIcert level III, CAE/CEF).

Intake: Winter semester only

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/46792.html

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