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Module Descriptions and course variants of the Biology Masters

Please click on a module title to view the module description as outlined in the academic regulations. This description also includes details on the required coursework for each module.


The Master's degree programme requires a total of 120 credit points (cr). The Master's degree programme is divided into:

I. the Introductory Module of 15 cr with the following modules:

1. Introduction to Advanced Biology (10 cr)

2. Introductiton to Advanced Biostatistics (5 cr)

II. the Supplementary Area of 60 CP, in which the following modules are offered:

A specialization of 15 CP is possible. For a specialization, at least15 CP must be successfully completed in the chosen specialization area and the appropriate module in the project area and the Master's thesis must be completed in the same specialization area. The following modules are offered in thematic order: Modules totalling 60 CP must be selected and completed.

Specialization Biodiversity, Evolution, Ecology

Specialization Genetics and Genomics