Overview

Biodiversity, Ecology and Evolution from University of Greifswald is designed to provide students with the theoretical and practical knowledge required for a scientific professional activity in the form of freely selectable modules from the fields of ecology, biodiversity, evolution, morphology, nature conservation, reproductive biology, behaviour, microbiology and physiology.

Careers

The career prospects for graduates of the M.Sc. programme in Biodiversity, Ecology and Evolution are primarily in the scientific (universities, universities of applied sciences, research institutes), but also in other governmental (environmental authorities, water management offices, political consulting, museums, botanical and zoological gardens) and economic sectors (e.g. expert and planning offices, plant protection and food industry).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ecological field and laboratory methods

Recording and analysis of biodiversity

Palaeoecological analyses

Modelling, GIS analyses

Behavioral analysis, telemetry

Morphological analyses

Phylogenetic analyses

Population Genetics

Environmental analytical methods

Microbiological analyses, immunology

Quantitative and molecular genetics

Protein biochemical analyses

Database Management

Statistical analyses

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Greifswald, Germany

Disciplines

Biology Biodiversity & Conservation Ecology View 20 other Masters in Biodiversity & Conservation in Germany

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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

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80

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5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree in biological, environmental or life sciences or closely related degrees with at least 50 % of credit points from the biological field on subjects such as zoology, botany, ecology, evolution, or physiology is required. The examination board decides on exemption from the admission requirements.

English at level B2 (CEFR) is required. Equivalent proof: FCE, IELTS 5.0, TOEFL (PBT) 567, TOEFL (CBT) 227, TOEFL (IBT) 80, TOEIC 785) or alternatively evidence of minimum seven years of school English.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

A semester fee is due in Greifswald on enrolment (€ 135.00).

Living costs

Greifswald

Germany

630 - 1000 EUR / month

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

Funding

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Additional Details

Living costs

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Funding

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