Master of Science in Biology

Students have the opportunity to specialise in one of the biological subject areas such as "Biodiversity Evolution and Ecology", "Genetics and Genomics", "Microbiology", "Molecular and Cell Biology", "Molecular Plant Sciences", or "Neuro and Behavioural Biology" of their choice through a flexible module selection and early specialisation options. Alternatively, they can acquire cross-sectional qualifications by participating in modules from various specialisations. As a result of the wide range of research institutions in Berlin, the Master's programme in Biology offers a large scope of modules from different areas in biology. This is possible with the inclusion of scientists from research institutions in the course programme like Robert-Koch-Institut, Charité, Leibniz-Institut für Gewässerökologie und Binnenfischerei, Max-Delbrück-Zentrum für Molekulare Medizin, Botanischer Garten and Botanisches Museum, and Berlin-Brandenburgisches Institut für Biodiversitätsforschung. During the project phase and production of the Master's thesis, students also have the opportunity to cooperate with research institutions from the region of Berlin, e.g. MPI für molekulare Pflanzenphysiologie, MPI für molekulare Genetik, Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung, Leibniz-Institut für Zoo- und Wildtierforschung, and more. A proof of 120 credit points is required for the Master's programme in Biology. It consists of the following fields: Introduction area (15 CP) Supplementary area (60 CP) Project area (15 CP) Master's thesis with accompanying colloquium (30 CP) The introductory area includes two modules that enables students to get an overview of the different research areas at the Institute of Biology of FU Berlin and an introduction to advanced biostatistics. In the supplementary area, one can choose between a substantial numbers of module variants. Therefore, the field of specialisation in the course study can be made. In order to guarantee research-oriented teaching in keeping with current methods, there is a high fluctuation of module variants. Each current module variant can be found on the website. There is a broad spectrum of module variants offered each semester. The project field gives students the opportunity to be part of a research project in different working groups at the Institute of Biology of FU Berlin or at non-academic research centres located in Berlin. Students can participate in these research projects in up to two modules.

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E.G. PTE Academic: 59 telc English: telc English B2-C1 University UNIcert® English: UNIcert® II TOEFL iBT Home Edition (before 2026): 72 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 72 Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First IELTS Academic: 5.5

Prerequisites

For admittance to the Master’s programme, applicants need to fulfil the following admission requirements: A Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Freie Universität Berlin or other equivalent degree from a programme whose content and structure are commensurate with those of the above mentioned Bachelor’s programme Proof of English and German language skills (details below)

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