Biology

This research-oriented master's programme in Biology is taught in English and allows individually built specialisation profiles in modern biology. Students can focus on biodiversity, ecology, evolution, behavioural biology, neurobiology, and molecular cell biology or genetics.

Minimum GPA

No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.

English requirements

English at CEFR level B2 is required.

Accepted bachelor fields

Applicants need a relevant degree, usually a bachelor's or equivalent, in biology or a closely related field such as behavioural biology, biodiversity, ecology, evolutionary biology, molecular genomics, or neurobiology. Alternatively, the prior degree must contain at least 90 of 180 credit points in biology or those related fields.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

435.80 EUR per semester for regular students / international degree students in summer semester 2026.

ECTS credits

120 credit points (CP)

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 435.80 EUR per semester for regular students / international degree students in summer semester 2026.

The programme prepares students to work independently in industry, business, research or at other private or public institutions.

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• 3

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• 4

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