Biology (Master)

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For advanced students, specialization is now the order of the day: Those who have passed the bachelor's examination in biology or a subject equivalent to biology open the door to the subsequent master's program. Here, students at the University of Kassel have the opportunity to deepen their studies scientifically in an individualized way.

It is therefore necessary to choose one of three scientific specializations: Molecular Biology of the Cell, Biodiversity and Evolutionary Biology, or Environmental and Agricultural Biology. By having the opportunity to acquire individual key competencies in more in-depth research at a top international level, students create a distinctive and therefore sought-after professional profile. Unlike the Bachelor's program, there are no admission restrictions in the Master's program in Biology, which ends with the award of the Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree. Admission requirements are a passed bachelor's degree in biology or a subject equivalent. The standard period of study for the Master's program, including the Master's thesis and Master's colloquium, is four semesters. The Master's program at the University of Kassel begins in the summer or winter semester.

The course language is German, but proof of sufficient knowledge of English at the B2 level must be provided. This is necessary for dealing with specialist literature and with a view to later professional activity. After successful completion of the course, interesting career options await students in a wide range of sectors and industries: In the pharmaceutical and food industry, with authorities, in zoological or botanical gardens, in natural history museums, in the field of environmental assessment, in monitoring clinical studies or in scientific research. Many graduates use the M.Sc. in Biology as the basis for a possible doctorate and thus as a perfect springboard for a scientific career.


At a glance

Degree: Master of Science


Start: Summer semester and winter semester


Duration/Scope: 4 semesters


Language of instruction: German


Admission restriction (NC): No

Feature

Master colloquium

Admission requirements

  • Passed Bachelor's examination in biology or subject equivalentProof
  • of
  • a standard period of study of at least six semestersProof
  • of
  • 180 credits
  • Knowledge of the English language at level B2 of the (CEFR)


Application and enrollment procedure for the winter semester

Application with German certificates

Application Deadline:

annually 01.06. - 01.09.

You apply for this degree program via our online application portal "eCampus".

How do I apply for this study program?

Application with foreign certificates

Application deadline

with foreign certificates:
annually 01.03. - 15.07.

If you are not yet studying at the University of Kassel or another university in Germany, but have obtained a first professional Bachelor's degree abroad, you must apply via the central assessment office in Berlin, uni-assist.

How do I apply with a foreign certificate?


Application and enrollment procedure for the summer semester

Application with German certificates

Application deadline

annually 01.12. - 01.03.

You apply for this degree program via our online application portal "eCampus".

How do I apply for this study program?

Application with foreign certificates

Application deadline

with foreign certificates:
annually 01.09. - 15.01.

If you are not yet studying at the University of Kassel or another university in Germany, but have obtained a first professional Bachelor's degree abroad, you must apply via the central assessment office in Berlin, uni-assist.

How do I apply with a foreign certificate?


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