Master in Biology

Tuition is No tuition fees; 435 EUR/semester; applications close 15 Jun · 15 Apr.

The Master's programme in Biology at the University of Oldenburg is a research-oriented programme providing in-depth training in techniques and methods used in modern biology and related fields. Students build a specialisation profile in areas such as biodiversity, ecology and evolution, neurobiology, molecular and cellular biology, or genetics. The programme lays the groundwork for doctoral studies and prepares students for independent work in industry, research, and public or private institutions. The structure runs over four semesters and totals 120 credit points, including a mandatory Master's thesis worth 30 CP. Courses are organised in blocks, with Background Modules (minimum 24 CP) covering general biological topics, Research Modules (minimum 15 CP) consisting of individual projects within research groups, Skills Modules developing practical laboratory and other competences, and up to 30 CP available from related programmes such as Landscape Ecology, Marine Environmental Sciences, or Neuroscience. There are no mandatory courses; students construct individual study plans. The programme is taught at the University of Oldenburg in Oldenburg, Germany.