Bachelor's degree in the areas of Ecology, Evolution and Conservation. Typical study programs would be:
Biology.
Evolution.
Geobotany, biogeography or similar.
Conservation ecology/biology programs.
Environmental science programs with a focus on natural sciences/ecology.
Study programs that likely not a good preparation for this MSc are:
Enviromental law and enviromental economics.
Environmental science programs with a focus on social sciences.
Environmental/forest engineering.
Physical geography, geology or similar.
As a quick check, you can ask yourself if your study program covered:
Basics of botany and zoology including both theoretical and practical species knowledge (i.e. species identification).
Ecology, evolution, biodiversity and systematics of plants and animals.
Molecular and chemical ecology.
Conservation biology, biodiversity and global change.
Mathematics, chemistry, statistics and bioinformatics for biologists.
A BSc thesis on a topic related to the study of ecology, evolution, behavior or conservation of plants οr animals.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
English
CEFR English
min B2
German
CEFR German
min A1 Specification: If you do not have this certificate at the time of your application, you can obtain it during your first year of study.
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? no information provided by university
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
The application deadline for the M.Sc. Ecology, Evolution and Conserνatiοn at Universität Regensburg depends on the country where you obtained your previous degree. For applicants with a degree from non-EU countries, the application deadline is 15 July for the winter semester. Applications are made: Uni-assist.
A cover letter (1 page max.), stating at least that you are applying to the EEC program, but ideally also including a very brief summary of your background and your motivation for applying to the program.
Your BSc certificate (or a certificate of an equivalent degree with at least 180 CP) including a transscript of records. If you do not have your degree certificate yet, you can also submit a transcript of records with at least 150 CP. Your degree certificate can then be submitted later if you are accepted to the program.
A detailed CV summarizing your education and relevant work or internship experience.
A Certificate of English. See language requirements for further information.
Your solution to the entry exam question for the EEC program.
Applicants from non-German universities additionally need to supply:
A full transcript of records with grades for each course including a syllabus/course catalogue which specifies the content of each course. All documents must be in German or English (if the original is not in German or English, you must provide a certified translation).
Certificate of German language skills (at least A1). If you do not have this certificate at the time of your application, you can obtain it during your first year of study. If you are a citizen of a German-speaking country or went to school in a German-speaking country (e.g. Austria, Switzerland), this will also be considered as proof of your German language skills.
All files should be combined in one pdf file and sent to the email eec@ur.dе
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