MScBiology
| Study location | Hungary, Debrecen |
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| Type | Master, full degree studies |
| Nominal duration | 4 semesters |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MSc |
| Course code | Natural Science |
| Entry qualification | Bachelor diploma (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. - You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 6+ or TOEFL 79+ English language proficiency (TOEFL 547 /IELTS 6.0/Certificate on English medium of instruction) |
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Overview
Program description:
Biology MSc course trains the researchers of the future in the fields of genetics, plant biology, ecology, evolutionary biology and zoology. Students will learn
specialised knowledge in biology, ecology;
how to plan and carry out research project, collect and analyse data, write up and publish results;
perform their own small scale research projects under the supervision of world recognised experts of biology and ecology.
Entry requirements:
BSc diploma in biological/life sciences or in related discipline in natural sciences.
Entrance exam:
Yes
Type of entrance exam:
oral
Entrance exam location:
Electronic
Entrance exam description:
The professional evaluation of the educational materials (degree, transcripts, results) is the task of the relevant Faculty. This evaluation is followed by a Skype interview with one of the professors of the Faculty, which aims to check the applicant’s level of motivation, language skills and professional knowledge. (In case of a missing certificate about the English language proficiency we conduct a Skype interview in order to check the applicant’s English language skills.)
Contact:
Ms Lilla Fónai
Admissions Officer
fonai.lilla@edu.unideb.hu
Preparatory year available:
No
Specialisation year available:
No
Programme structure
Students have to take 120 credits:
- 36 credits of general knowledge from the fields of molecular biology, genetics,
theoretical biology, evolutionary biology, plant and animal biology, ecology;
- 48 credits of specialized knowledge of genetics, plant biology, ecology and
zoology;
- 30 cred its of thesis;
- 6 credits of optional subjects of the faculty.
Career opportunities
Graduates can choose from a wide range of positions in research laboratories, educational institutions, hospitals, clinics, environmental agencies, and pharmaceutical, food, agricultural, and chemical companies.