Overview

About the program

As a graduate with a Master's degree in Biology from University of Southern Denmark, you will gain a broad education which can be used in many different contexts; in the private business sector, in research, in teaching or in public administration.

Biology covers a large spectrum of subjects, from molecules to ecosystems and from early life forms on Earth to climate changes on land and in the sea. Work is primarily experimental, in laboratories on campus in Odense, at the Marine Biological Research Centre in Kerteminde, and the Svanninge Bjerge Research Station in southern Funen, as well as different locations around the country and the rest of the world.

You have the opportunity to immerse yourself in your specific areas of interest
You have the possibility to do your Master's Thesis in collaboration with a research group
You can do parts of the programme outside of Denmark

Programme Structure

Courses

Field course in terrestrial or marine biology
Data handling, visualization and statistics
Specialization in biology
Subject perspective activity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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88

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sønderborg, Denmark

Disciplines

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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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88

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Other requirements

General requirements

To apply for the Master's programme in Biology you need a relevant Bachelor's degree:

Biology from SDU – gives you a legal claim for admission

When you finish a Bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of Southern Denmark, you have a legal claim for admission to the Master's programme if you apply within three years after obtaining your Bachelor's degree.

You can also apply if you hold one of the following Bachelor's degrees:

Biology from Aalborg University
Biology from University of Copenhagen
Biology from University of the Faroe Islands.

Additionally, you can apply if you hold a similar degree containing basic courses in mathematics, chemistry and statistics, as well as 60 ECTS within biology. The biological courses must cover:

The structures and functions of biomolecules and cells
The systematics, structures, development and functions of organisms
The interaction between organisms and their environment
The evolution of life

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

13280 EUR / year

≈ 13280 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

University of Southern Denmark does not charge tuition fees from full degree students from the Nordic countries or from the EU/EEA countries and Switzerland.

Living costs

Sønderborg

Denmark

5500 - 8500 DKK / 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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Scholarships Information

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Key information

Duration

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Living costs

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