Organismic and Molecular Biodiversity
Master of Science in Organismic and Molecular Biodiversity at Dresden University of Technology.
Best for:Best for life science and environmental science graduates seeking advanced training in biodiversity, ecology, and molecular conservation methods.
Overview
This comprehensive Master's programme addresses both organismic and molecular aspects of modern biodiversity research, jointly offered by Dresden University of Technology and the Senckenberg Society for Natural Science. Students engage with collection-based research, applied ecology, evolutionary biology, and molecular techniques across multiple locations including Görlitz and Dresden. The curriculum prepares graduates to tackle key ecological challenges through specialized study tracks and practical coursework. Applicants are expected to hold a relevant undergraduate degree and meet language proficiency standards.
What you'll do
- Complete compulsory core modules covering systemics, evolution, applied ecology, and molecular approaches
- Participate in lectures, laboratory courses, and fieldwork held across Görlitz, Dresden, and Zittau
- Engage in specialized studies focusing on species diversity, natural-history collections, or molecular biodiversity
- Collect, manage, and analyze complex biodiversity data using modern tools and techniques
- Complete a Master's thesis demonstrating independent research capabilities in biodiversity science
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in biology or related life or environmental sciences with a relation to biodiversity
Degree offered: Master of Science
Language: English; B2 required, demonstrated via TOEFL iBT (80 overall) or IELTS Academic (6.0 overall)
Instruction: English
- Foundational knowledge in biology, life sciences, or environmental sciences
- Academic background related to biodiversity and ecology
- Competency in analyzing biological or environmental data
- Open to EU and non-EU international applicants holding a recognized Bachelor's degree
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Applicants must submit their application through the university's online portal (SELMA) within the specified application periods for EU and non-EU applicants. Ensure all required language certificates and academic transcripts are uploaded prior to the deadline.
- BSc degree certificate and transcripts
- English language proficiency certificate
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