Ecology and Evolution

The Master's in Ecology and Evolution offers the opportunity to specialise in various areas. The specialisations include Animal Ecology and Nature Conservation, Behaviour, Evolution and Plant Ecology. These specialisations are chosen during the course of the degree. The programme is organised jointly by the Institute of Ecology and Evolution and the Institute of Plant Sciences. It includes lectures and courses on a variety of topics and offers a wide range of research activities within the Biology Department. A special feature of the programme is the active involvement of students in ongoing research projects. An entire year is dedicated to the student's individual research project in one of the research groups. During their studies, especially in preparation for their Master's thesis, students deepen and specialise their knowledge and skills in ecology and evolution.

• Bachelor's degree from the University of Bern in Biology with special qualification in Ecology and Evolution
• Bachelor's degree from the University of Bern in Biology with special qualification in Plant Sciences, provided the required (as listed in annex 1 to the plan of studies) units of credit associated with Plant Ecology have been completed as part of the bachelor's degree program
• Bachelor of Science from the University of Bern with another special qualification. Depending on the focus of the bachelor's degree and the special qualification in which the person is interested, successful completion of the master's degree program may depend upon evidence of additional knowledge and expertise or the achievement of additional attainments of up to 60 ECTS credits.*
• Bachelor of Science, in the branch of studies Biology, from another Swiss university. Depending on the focus of the bachelor's degree and the special qualification in which the person is interested, additional attainments of up to 60 ECTS credits may be required.*
• Bachelor's degree from a recognized university, provided at least 60 ECTS credits were earned in Biology and the master's degree program can be successfully completed with a maximum additional 60 ECTS credits (admission requirements which must be fulfilled in order to complete the master's degree program).* 

*The ECTS credits will be listed separately in the diploma supplement as extracurricular attainments.

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Studiengebühr: CHF 850.- pro Semester. Für weitere Informationen zu den Kosten siehe Website des Anbieters.