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
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Biology View 9 other Masters in Biology in DenmarkAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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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
Tuition Fee
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International
13280 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6640 EUR per semester during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per semester during 24 months.
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 for Sønderborg
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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