Behaviour: From Neural Mechanisms to Evolution
- Start Dates
- Winter Semester: October 11th
- Starting
- Winter semester
- Mode of admission:
- local admission restriction
- Application:
- directly at the University
- Study mode:
- On campus
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in biosciences or related subjects (such as computer science, cybernetics, psychology). Other successfully completed first professional university studies with a standard period of study of at least three years and a proportion of at least 60 credit points (CP) in biology or related subjects also entitle you to access.
Minimum standard period of study: 6 semesters.
It's not a requirement, but a lesser GPA than 4 won't get you a good score for the admission process.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.
EnglishApplication & Admission
Application Deadlines
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Application Documents
For your online application the following documents are required:
- Certified copy of bachelor's certificate (or any equivalent degree).
- Letter of motivation for applying for the MSc program "Behaviour: From Neural Mechanisms to Evolution" (maximum 1500 words) answering the following questions:
- What are your main reasons to apply for the MSc program Behaviour: From Neural Mechanisms to Evolution at Bielefeld University?
- What are your main expectations towards this MSc program?
- Which relevant expertise and experience do you have for this Msc program? Consider any scientific or academic expertise/experience and explain how this qualifies you for this course.
- Which of the fields covered by the MSc program are you most interested in?
- In which research fields and with which qualitiative and/or quantitative research methods do you have practical experience?
- Why do you apply for an international MSc program?
- Would you like to make any additional remark?
- Tabular CV listing the activities and experiences relevant for the studies.
- Summary of Bachelor thesis.
- Evidence of English language skills (see language requirements).
International students: Working knowledge of German is necessary for daily private activities; German courses are strongly recommended.
Students may apply before receiving their bachelor's degree. In this case, they are required to submit certified copies of certificates and a transcript of records of their previous studies; admission may be granted subject to the successful completion of the first degree before the beginning of the MSc program.
Applicants without a German Abitur (university entrance qualification) or any German degree should not just complete the online application, but additionally send their applications by post to the:
Bielefeld University
Registrar´s Office
Universitätsstraße 25
D-33615 Bielefeld
Germany
