Study location	Hungary, Pécs
Type	Master, full degree studies
Nominal duration	4 semesters (120 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	MSc
Course code	Natural Science

Entry qualification

Bachelor diploma (or higher) BSc degree in Biology and Intermediate English Language proficiency certificate, Transcript of studies (last two semesters); Medical certificate; Motivation letter The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Hungarian. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. Succesful applicants are required to present original documents at the time of their enrolment upon their arrival (passport and original high school diploma OR BA/BSc degree OR MA/MSC degree – depending on the study programme’s requirement).

Language requirements

English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 5.5+ or TOEFL 69+ Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 5.5+ or TOEFL (iBT internet-based): 72 points (www.ets.org/toefl) / Cambridge ESOL: B2 level (www.cambridgeenglish.org) / TELC: B2 level (www.telc.net/en.html) / ECL: B2 level (www.ecl-test.com/) / Duolingo English Test: 115 points (englishtest.duolingo.com/scores) / Oxford Online Placement Test: 70 points (www.oxfordenglishtesting.com) / Pearson PTE Academic: 59 points (www.pearsonpte.com/) / Trinity Integrated Skills in English (ISE and ISE Digital): minimum ISE II or 80 points (www.trinitycollege.com/about-us/recognition/english-language/recognising-institutions/hungary) You do not have to submit an official English test result if one of the following criteria applies to you: English is your native language / You have continued your undergraduate studies in English / You have participated in a preparatory course organised by the UP or any other Hungarian institute (You have to submit the official transcript of your preparatory studies)

Other requirements

- Transcript of studies - Minimally CEFR B2 level language exam certificate - Motivation letter (introduction plus field of interest, etc.) in 3000 to 3500 characters. - Copy of valid passport - Obtained BSc degree as follows: Biology BSc: Full credit value counting. No extra credit is needed. In case of any other BSc degree, the enrolment into the master’s degree program is conditional. The minimum number of credits required to enter the Master’s program is 100 credits from the listed area as below: - at least 6 credits from Mathematics subjects - at least 6 credits from Informatics subjects - at least 4 credits from Physics subjects - at least 20 credits from Chemistry subjects - at least 60 credits from Biology subjects If the applicant could not collect 100 credits, it is required for the applicant to have at least 70 credits in the listed areas based on his/her previous studies. And the missing credits must be obtained and completed during the master studies as specified in the Code of Studies and Examinations of the University of Pécs

More information	ttk.pte.hu/..sc-study-programs/biology-msc

Overview

The Biology MSc line offers full 2-year-education in biology. The study
program for the full-time training offers a complete education in biology, with
special directions particularly in molecular biology (neurobiology, genetics,
microbiology), and animal and plant ecology. Special directions from the second
semester offers more laboratory practice in molecular biology or more courses
in ecology. The basic subjects are presented in lectures, seminars and laboratory
or field work. The program provides a wider view of the related scientific fields
(biophysics, biological chemistry). The students will familiarize their knowledge
with the most modern instrumentation in our new research centre. It covers all
aspects of education, research and innovation in the fields of biomedical, natural
and environmental sciences. It also provides an opportunity to join the research
work in 22 different research groups operating in the building. The program
requires completion of 120 credits.

Entrance exam:
Yes

Type of entrance exam:
oral

Entrance exam location:
Electronic

Entrance exam description:
Making a 100-point ranking out of the admission requirements. 50 point could be given for the basic previous academic achievement and the other 50 point could be reached for the oral entrance exam.

Contact:
Mr Roland Pócza
international coordinator
contact@gamma.ttk.pte.hu

Programme structure

Modules:

1st semester

Biophysics lecture
Biostatistics seminar
Molecular Cell Biology lecture
Molecular Genetics lecture
Evolution of the structure and function in the living being lecture
Ecological fundamentals in environmental protection and natue conservation seminar
Biotechnology lecture
Proposal preparation and scientific communication seminar

2nd semester

Regulatory biology lecture
Developmental and stress physiology of plants lecture
Immunobiology lecture and practice

Specialization from the second semester offers more laboratory practice and courses centred one of the following topics:
Hydroecology
Land Ecology
Molecular Biology
Molecular Plant Physiology
Regulatory Biology

2nd year
Further, specialization related lectures, seminars and laboratory practice. Students will also be required to do their own project work, which includes laboratory experiments and discussion of their own results in a diploma thesis under the guidance of a supervisor.

Career opportunities

Further Doctoral Studies in Biology (PhD)
Higher education institutions
Research institutes
Health care industry
Food industry
Pharmaceutical industry
Agriculture industry
Biotechnology companies
Nature conservation institutions
Environmental protection institutions