Overview

Courses in the Animal Biology program at University of Basel can be chosen individually according to the student's own preferences, and may include lectures, seminars, practical work, and essays.

Features

Credit points can be obtained at any time before the final exam. We encourage students to also attend courses outside of Basel (for instance with our colleagues at the University of Zurich or the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), Zurich, but also at other Swiss and international universities).

Programme Structure

Topics included:

Evolution of host-parasite interactions

Epidemiology

Adaptation genomics

Conservation biology

Sexual selection

Evolution of reproductive systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-30 00:00:00
Starting 2026-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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80

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology Animal Science View 34 other Masters in Biology in Switzerland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor of Science in Biology (in certain cases it may be necessary to obtain additional credit points, if the BSc degree does not fullfill the requirements of the university). Knowledge of German language is NOT required for admission to this Master program.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

1700 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 850 CHF per semester during 18 months.
National

1700 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 850 CHF per semester during 18 months.

CHF 850 per semester

Living costs for Basel

1615 - 2332 CHF /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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