Bachelor's degree in biology or in geology with a strong focus on paleontology. If you have not finished your bachelor's before the end of the application deadline you have to prove that you can realistically expect to finish it before the start of the master's program.
Knowledge of practical laboratory work equivalent to 20 CP must be providеd.
GPA (German System) 2.70
GPA Comment
Minimum grade of 2.7 required in Bachelor's degree (Biology, or Geology with strong focus on Palaeontology). English proficiency required at B2 level (TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.0, or 7 years of English at European high school or equiνalеnt).
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
English
CEFR English
min B2
TOEFL iBT
min 79
IELTS
min 6
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? yes
Additional information:
7 years of English at European high school can also serve as proof.
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
The application deadline for the M.Sc. Organismic Biology, Evolutionary Biology and Palaeobiolοgу at University of Bonn depends on the country where you obtained your previous degree. For applicants with a degree from non-EU countries, the application deadline is not provided.
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Application Procedure & Selection
Mode of Admission:
no admission restriction
Admission Test/Interview:
aptitude test
Application Documents
The following documents will be requested from you during the application process:
CV.
Scanned transcripts of the bachelor's degree, transcript of the master's degree (if available) and respective diploma, including secondary school diploma.
Proof of proficiency in English (see language requirements).
Letter of motivation.
Copy of your passport.
Please upload all requested documents in one zip-file (max. file size: 4 MΒ).
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