OEP Biology
Master of Science in Organismic Biology, Evolutionary Biology and Palaeobiology
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Master of Science in
Organismic Biology,
Evolutionary Biology and
Palaeobiology
Content
The M.Sc. OEP-Biology is a research-oriented, international study programme taught in English, which aims at providing students with a broad understanding of all aspects of Organismic Biology. Evolutionary biology and biodiversity research connect various disciplines such as Systematics, Phylogeny, Palaeobiology, Physiology, Ecology, Molecular Biology, Ethology and many more. Strong emphasis is given to practical research experience in the field and in the laboratories of the participating research groups and in the large collections of the Zoological Museum Alexander Koenig, the Goldfuß-Museum of Palaeontology and the Botanical gardens of the
Working schedule
The M.Sc. OEP-Biology course programme is consequently modularized according to the ECTS. A total of 120 credit points (CP), app. 30 per semester, will be accumulated during 2 years of study. During each of the first 3 semesters, an obligatory module (between 6 and 10 CP) provides basic knowledge in causal and historical Evolutionary Biology, Biodiversity Research and general principals of Scientific Communication. Each semester, students additionally have to choose 3 to 4 elective modules (between 3 and 12 CP) out of various areas. In the 4th semester, students work on their Master Thesis in one of the participating laboratories or collaborating institutions.
Competences to be acquired
OEP-Biology provides basic competences in Organismic Biology and the fundamental understanding that evolutionary research is the link between its various sub-disciplines. A broad spectrum of methodical skills in scientific research is imparted to the students, giving them the ability to solve scientific problems within international and interdisciplinary research groups and networks.