Friedrich-Schiller-University · Jena, Germany

M.Sc. Evolution, Ecology and Systematics

Campus Masters Full Time / Part-time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time / Part-time

Level

Masters

Credits

120

Starts

2 years

Introduction

M.Sc. Evolution, Ecology and Systematics is a 2 years Masters program taught at Friedrich-Schiller-University, Jena, Germany. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time and part-time options. To successfully obtain M.Sc. Evolution, Ecology and Systematics from Friedrich-Schiller-University you are required to complete 120 credit hours. After completion of M.Sc. Evolution, Ecology and Systematics you will be able to further continue for advance studies or start career as Epidemiologist, Teacher, Researcher, Biologist, Museum Administrator, Geologist, Environmental Analyst.

The Master's program Evolution, Ecology and Systematics aims at students with a bachelor's degree in biology who are interested in molecular and organismic issues. Provided are in-depth knowledge of biological systems with a clear focus to current research in organismic and evolutionary biology.

The study is interdisciplinary, so that competencies in ecology, biodiversity (including taxonomic knowledge), evolutionary biology, paleontology, systematics and phylogenetics can be acquired at different organizational levels and for different groups of organisms.

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in M.Sc. Evolution, Ecology and Systematics at Friedrich-Schiller-University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by Friedrich-Schiller-University.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Friedrich-Schiller-University as pre-requiste for admission in M.Sc. Evolution, Ecology and Systematics.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

For this master's program, you need a subject-specific undergraduate degree (minimum 6 semesters/180 ECTS-Credits) or an equivalent degree.

The bachelor's final grade (CGPA) must be GOOD or higher (2.5 German and US systems).

Applicants from a different field of study and applicants whose final overall grade is less than 2.5 (according to the German grading system) but who meet all other admission requirements may be admitted to the study program if their application illustrates particular aptitude for the master’s program Evolution, Ecology, and Systematics. To prove particular aptitude, a letter of motivation, a curriculum vitae, proof of previous practical experiences, and the practical orientation of the training must be admitted with the application, and professional and personal commitment must be shown.

Courses Units

You need to complete 120 credit hours to successfully obtain this degree. Please check detail of study units at https://www.uni-jena.de/en/msc_evolution_ecology_systematics