Double Degree Master of Science in Global Change Ecology
An interdisciplinary double degree programme focused on ecology, conservation biology, and global change.
Best for:Best for biology graduates with a strong academic record and a specific interest in ecological research and conservation.
Overview
The Global Change Ecology (MERGE) programme is a collaborative Master of Science offered by the Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg and the University of Bergen. This interdisciplinary course provides students with advanced training in ecology, conservation biology, and the impacts of environmental change on ecosystems. Participants engage in theoretical and practical modules, culminating in a research-based Master's thesis conducted within active research teams. The programme is designed to equip students with the analytical and experimental skills necessary to address complex ecological challenges in both field and laboratory settings.
What you'll do
- Complete theoretical modules in animal ecology, tropical biology, and conservation biology.
- Participate in practical modules involving field and laboratory research.
- Join active research teams to contribute to real-world ecological projects.
- Design and conduct an independent scientific research project for the Master's thesis.
- Communicate original scientific findings through academic writing and presentations.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in Biology (180 ECTS)
Degree offered: Master of Science
Language: English; B2/C1 CEFR (e.g., IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90)
Instruction: English
- Minimum 70 ECTS in Biology or Biosciences
- Minimum 10 ECTS in Chemistry (Inorganic, Organic, Physical, or Biochemistry)
- Minimum 12 ECTS in Physics, Mathematics, or Statistics
- Documented experimental laboratory experience
- English language proficiency at B2/C1 level
- Hold a Bachelor's degree in Biology with 180 ECTS
- Meet specific ECTS credit requirements in biology, chemistry, and physics/math
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How to apply
Deadline: 2025-07-15
Applications must be submitted through the university's official online portal. Ensure all academic transcripts and language certificates are prepared according to the requirements listed on the programme website.
- Bachelor's degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- English language proficiency certificate
- Proof of laboratory experience
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