Master of Science in Ecology
A multidisciplinary master’s programme exploring plant and animal ecology, conservation biology, and tropical biology with research opportunities worldwide.
Best for:Best for biology graduates with a strong foundation in biosciences, chemistry, and quantitative skills who are passionate about ecological research and fieldwork.
Overview
The Master of Science in Ecology at Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg offers a multidisciplinary programme blending plant adaptations, animal ecology, conservation biology, and tropical biology. Students engage in theoretical and practical courses covering topics like plant ecophysiology, biodiversity research, climate-change ecology, and ecological modelling. The programme emphasizes hands-on research, with students actively participating in ongoing projects, designing experiments, and conducting independent field or lab work. The curriculum includes two theoretical and one practical course per topic in the first year, followed by specialized research training and a thesis project in later semesters. The programme also encourages international collaboration through partnerships and guest lecturers from around the world.
What you'll do
- Enrol in two theoretical courses and one practical course per selected topic during the first year of the programme.
- Participate in ongoing research projects and conduct independent theoretical and experimental work.
- Develop competencies to summarize and discuss research results in a scientific context.
- Complete a thesis project (25 ECTS) preceded by a 12-week preparatory practical course (15 ECTS).
- Select additional modules (15 ECTS) to explore specialized areas of interest within the programme.
- Present and defend the thesis in a final colloquium.
- Engage in international research collaborations and fieldwork opportunities worldwide.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor of Science in Biology or equivalent degree fulfilling the criteria of the Fachkanon Biologie, including at least 150 ECTS credits with specific requirements in biosciences, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and biostatistics.
Degree offered: Master of Science in Ecology
Language: English proficiency at B2 level or equivalent (e.g., IELTS Academic 6.5, Cambridge English C1 Advanced).
Instruction: English
- Proven experimental laboratory experience, preferably demonstrated through a thesis of at least 10 ECTS.
- Strong foundation in biosciences, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and biostatistics.
- Ability to conduct independent research and experimental work.
- Proficiency in scientific writing and presentation.
- Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Science in Biology or an equivalent degree.
- Minimum of 150 ECTS credits with specific distribution in biosciences, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and biostatistics.
- No nationality restrictions; open to all countries.
- No age restrictions.
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How to apply
Deadline: 15 January for Summer Semester, 15 July for Winter Semester
Applicants must submit their application through the university's online portal. Required documents include a completed application form, proof of degree (or transcript of records), official language certificate for English, and proof of experimental laboratory experience. Submit your completed transcript of records no later than 15 September or 15 March, depending on the semester.
- Completed application form
- Proof of Bachelor’s degree or transcript of records
- Official English proficiency certificate (e.g., IELTS Academic 6.5 or equivalent)
- Proof of experimental laboratory experience (e.g., thesis of at least 10 ECTS)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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