Overview

The academic scope of biology is wide – thus, you can choose between these five specialisations: Molecular Biology and Genetics, Cell Biology and Physiology, Microbiology, Ecology and Marine Biology.

The Biology programme at the University of Copenhagen enables you to pursue studies in Biology if you are into biological phenomena like DNA, have an interest in nature management, or would like to investigate the issues that life itself confronts us with every day.

It is a programme where theory alternate with practical work in the field, in the lab, or both. The wide range of courses in the programme offers you the opportunity to specialise in one of the many disciplines in the field of biology and thereby tailor your education to your interests and dreams for the future.

Career Opportunities

Biologists work in a variety of occupational settings. The MSc programme in Biology covers a broad set of skills, so immediate job prospects are good. Also, your education and training can easily be targeted to suit specific career aims. Often, biologists get jobs in:

biotech

pharmaceutical companies

government ministries

municipalities

universities

upper secondary schools

intellectual-property consultancies

environmental organizations

the media

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Programme Structure

The MSc Programme in Biology gives you the freedom to choose one of the programme's five specialisations:

Molecular Biology and Genetics
Cell Biology and Physiology
Microbiology
Ecology
Marine Biology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-03-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

83

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology View 11 other Masters in Biology in Denmark

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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

6.5

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83

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Other requirements

General requirements

If you have completed a Bachelor’s degree or are enrolled in the final semester of a Bachelor’s programme you are eligible to apply for the Master’s programme in Biology.

Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from other Danish, Nordic or international universities may also be admitted if their programme includes the following:A minimum of 5 ECTS credits within each of the following areas:

organismal biology
ecology
evolution biology
cell biology
physiology
molecular biology
microbiology
statistics
chemistry
biochemistry

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Tuition Fee

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International

125000 DKK/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 62500 DKK per semester during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 DKK per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Copenhagen

7928 - 13456 DKK /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

EU/EEA

Living costs for Copenhagen

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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