Ecology, M.Sc.

  • Application Deadline
  • 24 months
    Duration
  • English (schedule IELTS)
    Language
University rank #251 (WUR) ,
The Master of Ecology at the University of Bremen is a programme for European and Non-European students with a background in biology, ecology or a related subject. The teaching language is English.

About

The Master of Ecology is multidisciplinary and contains many innovative elements such as a mentoring programme, integrated skills courses, supporting online material, scientific projects, and individual research training.

The Master of Ecology will provide you with a broad ecological background and will train you to become a critically thinking scientist. Not only will you get extensive research experience qualifying you for PhD studies and an academic career.

The acquired scientific, technical and communication skills also open a wide array of additional opportunities. During the programme, you will become familiar with many techniques and approaches including field experiments, analysis of animal behaviour, mathematical modelling, sustainability research, advanced statistics and modern genetic methods.

The programme consists of 4 semesters (two years) including M.Sc.-thesis. Specialisation is offered with individual choice of courses, i.e. in Molecular, Behavioural, Population, Vegetation, Field, Cognitive, Marine or Soil Ecology, as well as Conservation Biology, Risk Assessment, or Ecological Modelling. Especially during the 3rd term, students have the possibility to study at one of our partner universities abroad.

Programme Structure

  • Experimental Design and Data Analysis
  • Earth Sciences
  • Molecular Ecology
  • Introduction to Behavioural Ecology
  • Biodiversity
  • Environmental Risks and Ecotoxicology
  • Marine Macroalgae and Associated Animals
  • Behavioural Ecology
  • Ecological Excursion and Field Course
  • Applied Ecology and Conservation Biology

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 24 months
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

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English Language Requirements

This programme requires students to demonstrate proficiency in English.

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Academic Requirements

For inclusion in a master's degree is the completion of studies at the Bachelor's level requirement.
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Tuition Fee

  • International Applies to you

    564 EUR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 282 EUR per semester and a duration of 24 months.

  • EU/EEA Applies to you

    564 EUR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 282 EUR per semester and a duration of 24 months.
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Living costs for Bremen

  • 738 - 1110 EUR/month
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