Developmental, Neural and Behavioral Biology (M.Sc.)
Features
The programme caters to students who have a special interest in development-biological processes, in the structure and functioning of nervous systems, in behavioural research, or in the systemic neurosciences. The international programme provides research-oriented, interdisciplinary training with the option to specialize in one of the disciplines.
- Name:
- Developmental, Neural and Behavioral Biology
- Degree:
- Master of Science (M.Sc.)
- Language of the programme:
- English
- Standard period of study:
- 4 semesters
- Start of studies:
- Winter semester
- Admission:
- Restricted (Application to the Faculty)
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The Master’s programme "Developmental, Neural and Behavioral Biology (M.Sc.) “ is held in the English language and comprises the subject areas
- Developmental and Cell Biology
- Neurobiology
- Behavioral Biology
The lectures with introductory methods courses and consecutive individual research projects convey special knowledge in the respective discipline. A great variety of subject matters is taught, ranging from cellular functions to cognitive performance The lecturers are scientists working with the University, the German Primate Center, and several Max Planck Institutes.
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Structure
The research-oriented Master’s programme typically follows a Bachelor’s programme in Biology or Biosciences. Fundamental knowledge of the subject and its methods are first conveyed in core and later in advanced modules. Key competence modules additionally convey further occupational qualifying competencies.
Semester 4
Master thesisApplication
Application deadlines
- 1 January to 15 February for applicants who are not EU citizens and do not hold an EU bachelor's degree (start of studies in October)
- April 1 to May 15 for applicants who are EU citizens or hold an EU bachelor's degree (start of studies in October)
Requirements
- a Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS or at least 3 years of full time studies) in Biology or a related field with proof of
- at least 65 ECTS in Biology and at least 25 ECTS in Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Informatics, OR
- at least 60 ECTS in Biology and at least 30 ECTS in Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Informatics.
- Application is also possible for students who passed at least 5/6 of their Bachelor (equivalent to at least 150 of 180 ECTS). Language skills
Language requirements
- Proficiency in English level C1 (according to CEFR), if English it not your first language (accepted certificates).
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Bettina Marth
Study Advisory Office Biology
Wilhelm-Weber-Str. 2
DE-37073 Göttingen