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University of Bonn

Bonn

Organismic Biology, Evolutionary Biology & Palaeobiology

Subjects: Biology;Evolutionary;Paleobiology

M.Sc. | Master of Science

⏳  Duration
4 Semesters
🔠 Teaching Language
English
💶  Application Fee non-EU
No information

💶  Cost per Semester ? Separate from the tuition fees, the cost per semester refers to another fee students pay each semester, covering registration fees, administrative costs, and often a public transport ticket.
330 EUR

💶  Tuition Fees per Semester
No Tuition Fee
⏱️ Application Deadline Summer
No information

⏱️ Application Deadline Winter
15.05.

Course description

The degree program in Organismic Biology, Evolutionary Biology, and Palaeobiology (OEP-Biology) is designed for those who seek a deep, research-oriented education with an international perspective. This program offers a comprehensive understanding of organismic biology, integrating disciplines such as systematics, phylogeny, paleobiology, physiology, ecology, molecular biology, and ethology. Students gain a wide array of methodological skills essential for scientific research. These skills prepare them to tackle scientific challenges within international and interdisciplinary research groups and networks. The program emphasizes hands-on research experience, both in the field and in the laboratories of participating research groups. Students also benefit from access to extensive collections at the Zoological Museum Alexander Koenig, the Goldfuß Museum of Paleontology, and the Botanical Gardens of the University of Bonn. Teaching in OEP-Biology is theory-focused, encouraging students to develop critical, analytical, and strategic thinking skills. This approach ensures that graduates are well-equipped to contribute to the fields of evolutionary biology and biodiversity research.

Program Information

Study Location Bonn
Start Semester Winter
Study Form Full-time
Study Type Postgraduate
Teaching Language English
Dual No
Remote No
Application Fee non-EU No information
Study Length 4 Semesters
Tuition Fees per Semester No Tuition Fee
Cost per Semester 330 EUR
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⏱️ Application Start Summer
No information

⏱️ Application Deadline Summer
No information
⏱️ Application Start Winter
15.02.

⏱️ Application Deadline Winter
15.05.

Application Requirements

Language Requirements

CEFR C1
IELTS 6
Cambridge (CAE) No information
TOEFL IBT 79

English language proficiency (CEFR level C1)ou need a proof of proficiency in English (B2-level: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.0, 7 years of English at European high school or equivalent proof of proficiency).

Qualification Requirements

University degree (German or non-German) in a relevant discipline English language proficiency (CEFR level C1) Minimum grade of 2.7 or local equivalent Knowledge in practical laboratory work (20 ECTS) Applicants from outside Germany or another EU country must pass the aptitude test for university studies.

Document Requirements

CV scanned transcripts of the Bachelor's degree, transcript of the Master's degree (if applicable) and respective diploma, including secondary school diploma proof of proficiency in English (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.) letter of motivation copy of your passport

Application Process

Acceptance Interview No
Acceptance local admission restrictions Restricted
Application directly at the University
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