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Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Master’s programme

Faculty of Natural Science

University degree

Master of Science „MSc“

ECTS

120

Start of studies

Winter term 2024/25

Duration of study

4 semesters

Teaching language

German

type of study programme

Full-time

Learn from the experts

The master’s programme in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology gives students a unique understanding of the processes that go on in the environment and in evolutionary biology.

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Is this degree programme right for you?

Interests that are a good basis for this study programme

A basic interest in the diversity of life will help you understand the processes that go on in the environment and in evolutionary biology. You should also be inquisitive and ready to learn and enjoy networked thinking.

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About the study programme

Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Graz

Biodiversity is an important resource for Planet Earth. The master’s programme explains how biodiversity is created (evolution), how it works (ecology) and what it is being threatened by. You will be able to specialise in either ecology or evolutionary biology depending on your personal interests.

Institute Curriculum

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Further studies

Doctoral Programme of Natural Sciences

The Doctoral Programme of Natural Sciences allows you to develop your own research interests further and to perfect your methodological skills. You will work independently to investigate academic questions and contribute to the development of knowledge and innovation in your subject area.

Doctoral Programme

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Career prospects

Preparation for a wide range of career paths

Graduates of the master’s programme find work in various areas of research and business that differ depending on their individual specialisations. Relevant professions and areas of activity include research and teaching at (non-)university institutions, environmental or evolutionary modelling, consultancy or writing expert reports, recording, analysing and presenting plant and animal populations using IT, evolutionary reconstruction, paternity and relationship testing, pharmacological and biomedical applications, environmental education, academic and administrative roles in collections and museums, and species conservation (national parks, nature reserves, zoos and botanical gardens).

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Note on registration

Anyone who is not a graduate of the subject-relevant bachelor’s programme at the University of Graz has to apply for admission to the master's programme.

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