Overview
The subjects covered in this Master’s degree in Evolutionary Biology from University of Padua fully utilise the knowledge of the properties of biological systems acquired during the three-year undergraduate programme, delving into topics related to evolutionary mechanisms and dynamics, reproductive and adaptive strategies, and morpho-functional, genetic, and biomolecular plasticity in organism-environment relationships.
Career opportunities
The master’s degree in Evolutionary Biology prepares experts with advanced and practical training in the field of biodiversity, capable of applying their knowledge in public and private research institutes, in institutions in charge of biodiversity management and conservation, in wildlife sanctuaries, natural parks, in museums, or able to pursue doctoral studies at the University of Padova or in any another part of the world.
Programme Structure
1st Year: Molecular Methods and Bioinformatics, Ethology, Functional Morphology, Applied Statistics for Evolutionary Biology, Comparative Physiology, Plant Ecophysiology, Molecular Phylogeny, Theory of Evolution Biogeography and Phylogeography.
2nd Year: Conservation and Evolution, Philosophy of Biological Sciences, Biological Responses to Climate Change, Behavioural Genetics, Molecular Anthropology, Methods and Applications in Evolutionary Population Genomics, English Language B2 (Productive Skills).
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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• 1st Call: 2 November - 2 February • 2nd Call: 2 March - 2 May • 3rd Call: (only for EU citizens and non EU citizens residing in Italy): 2 June – 2 August
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Biology View 21 other Masters in Biology in ItalyAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A minimum three-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Biology or related fields with proven skills in Mathematics, Physics and Biology.
- Please verify country-based specific entry title and GPA requirements at the following link.
- B2 level (CEFR) or equivalent certificate
Tuition Fee
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International
2739 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2739 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
2739 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2739 EUR per year during 24 months.
The above amounts can be significantly waived based on your “Equivalent Economic Status Index – ISEE”.
Living costs for Padua
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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