MScBiology
| Study location | Hungary, Debrecen |
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| 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) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. In most cases you can request 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. |
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| Territory requirements | Applications are accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo - Kinshasa, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Rwanda, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, St Lucia, Sudan, Syria, São Tomé & Príncipe, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Türkiye, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen. |
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| Language requirements | English English language proficiency equivalent to CEFR level B2 |
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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.