MSc BioGeoSciences at University of Koblenz

Programme overview

The research-oriented MSc BioGeoSciences addresses those interested in the ecological effects of human intervention in the landscape, and prepares for demanding careers in the environmental field or a doctorate. It combines biology and geography.

Faculty: Faculty of Mathematics / Natural Sciences | Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) | Study mode: full-time; English- and German-taught; on campus | Intake: Winter and summer semester | Location: Koblenz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

What you will study

Seven compulsory English-language modules (48 ECTS): Conservation Biology, Diversity of angiosperms, Management and ecology of water bodies, Methodological geoecology, Landscape Ecology, Physical geography and a research internship. A compulsory elective area (42 ECTS) lets students specialise in biodiversity, terrestrial or aquatic ecology, tropical ecology, geoecology, regional development or humans and the environment. Practical courses include excursions, field and laboratory work.

Career pathways

Graduates can work in environmental research or as consultants in federal and state authorities and municipalities, or pursue a doctorate.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Open admission (no Numerus clausus). Requires a six-semester bachelor's degree with an environmental science focus and a grade of 2.5 (good) or better, basic knowledge in biology and geography, and English at level B2; exceptions may be granted for special academic reasons. Deadlines: summer semester 15 March, winter semester 30 September. International applicants: winter semester deadline 15 July (EU) and 15 June (non-EU); summer semester deadline 15 January (EU) and 15 December (non-EU).

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-koblenz.de/en/international-relations-office/incomings/degree-seeking-students/apply-now

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