Biodiversity Sciences Master's study programme

Entry requirements

Applicants for the MSc Biodiversity Sciences must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree (min. 180 credit points) in one of the following fields of studies: biology, ecology, biogeochemistry, landscape ecology, natural resource management or bioinformatics. Graduates of a comparable study programme may also be admitted. prove good knowledge of written and spoken English. Applicants must prove their English language proficiency by submitting either TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge Certificate, Unicert II, German Abitur or an equivalent internationally recognised language certificate attesting level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). However, proof of language proficiency is not required if the first degree was obtained in a study programme taught in English. In addition, admission to the master's degree programme requires proof of comprehensive knowledge in organismic biology and species identification as well as experimental skills or experience in observational studies. Decisions on compliance with the subject-specific requirements and, if applicable, the admission requirements are taken by the selection committee in accordance with the selection regulations. Basic knowledge in ecology, landscape ecology, biogeochemistry, natural resource management, bioinformatics, mathematics and statistics as well as socio-ecological sciences is strongly recommended. This chapter consists of excerpts roughly translated into English. Only the study and examination regulations are legally binding.