Master of Science Evolution, Ecology and Systematics (MEES)

Intake Season

Winter (October)

Duration

4 semesters

Academic Admission

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in the field of biology or an equivalent field. Admissions decisions will be based on a number of criteria, including your grade point average and letter of motivation. The study programme is aimed at students of all biological disciplines, but it has a strong focus on organismic biology. Half of the study programme is devoted to elective modules that allow individualised specialisations on specific research areas in zoology, botany, ecology, microbiology, population genetics, evolution and biodiversity. The other half of the study programme comprises compulsory modules that all students have to take. Because of that, applicants should fulfil some minimum requirements for a successful application: a basic training in zoology, botany and ecology basic knowledge of concepts in evolution, biodiversity and genetics experience with taxonomic species determination of animals and/or plants experience with statistical data analysis, preferably with R Regarding soft skills, we expect the following: advanced use of English (writing, reading, speaking, listening) experience with independent search and reading of primary literature oral presentation skills

APS Certificate

An APS certificate is required for applicants who have completed their qualifying education in India, China, or Vietnam.

IELTS Score

Not specified

Application Deadline

Application deadlines are subject to changes. Please refer to the above university course link for the most accurate information.