Biology, M.Sc. | University of Copenhagen | Copenhagen, Denmark
24 months
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125000 DKK/year
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About

The Biology programme at the University of Copenhagen allows you to work responsibly with nature management, to do genetic research in the laboratory or to undertake field work on the structure of ecosystems.

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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

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

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

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

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

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

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Biology.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Apr 2024
Citadel Capital Scholarship Foundation
Merit-based

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University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
Independent provider
Grant
1350 EUR
Deadline
31 Oct 2024
ELES-Scholarship (Ernst-Ludwig-Ehrlich-Studienwerk)
Merit-based Need-based

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Austria’s Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
R&D Systems Scholarship
Merit-based

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Bio-Techne
Location not available
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Mar 2024
Danish State Scholarships at University of Copenhagen
Merit-based

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University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
Provided by university
Grant
125000 DKK
Deadline
15 Oct 2023
Fulbright Commission - University of Copenhagen
Merit-based

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University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The International Scholarship Program
Merit-based

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University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Lady Meherbai D. Tata Education Trust Scholarships
Merit-based

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University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Friedrich- Ebert-Stiftung (FES)
Merit-based

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University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Indonesian Education Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Firstrand Laurie Dippenaar Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Global Education Programme
Merit-based

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University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
FUNED - University of Copenhagen
Merit-based

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University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
DAAD Annual Scholarships for Graduates of All Disciplines
Merit-based

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University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Becas CONICYT
Merit-based

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University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
COLFUTURO Scholarship - University of Copenhagen
Merit-based

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University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Singapore Food Agency
Merit-based

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University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Jean Monnet Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
JN Tata Endowment Loan Scholarships
Merit-based

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University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation
Merit-based

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University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Tamim bin Hamad Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
01 Apr 2024
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based

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BeArt-Presets
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Oct 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education Future
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2023
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
The Smooth Movers Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Smooth Movers
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
14 May 2024
Study a Masters in Europe Scholarships
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Novus Biologicals Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Bio-Techne
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2024
Florida Rentals Annual Dream Vacation Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Florida Rentals
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
20 Aug 2024
Dermadry Hyperhidrosis Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Dermadry
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
20 Aug 2024
Global Innovation Challenge
Merit-based Need-based

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Social Shifters
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2024
The MyUS Community Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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MyUS
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 May 2024
iVisa Annual Scholarship
Merit-based

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iVisa
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based

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ACES: The Society for Editing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
8000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
06 Nov 2023
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Biotin Xtreme Hair Care Annual Scholarship 2023: Empowering The Future Of Hair Care
General Scholarships

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Biotin Xtreme Hair Care
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
The Annual IELTSing Scholarship
Merit-based

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IELTSing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2023
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship Program
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2023
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2023
Med School Insiders Balance & Wellness Scholarship
Merit-based

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Med School Insiders
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
28 Dec 2023
Ramage Law Group Adopted Child Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramage Law Group
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
08 Jan 2024
The Crowder Law Firm Scholarship
Merit-based

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The Crowder Law Firm
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
19 Feb 2024
The Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship
Merit-based

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Blossom Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
$1,000 All Star Verified Scholarship
Merit-based

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Verified Scholarships
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2023
CryptoRunner Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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CryptoRunner
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Anonymous Hope Fund
Merit-based Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
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