International Master's in Geosciences: Paleobiology

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) · Nuremberg, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Science
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Erlangen
Apply by
Register by 15 July 2027
Starts
Winter semester

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
To be successfully admitted to the programme, you need to have a Bachelor’s degree in Geosciences or a related field. These are usually Geoscience- and/or Biology-related degrees (e.g. Earth Sciences, Biosciences, Environmental Sciences, Palaeontology), but students with other backgrounds have also been admitted to the programme. The language of the programme is English. Therefore, having good English language skills is a must. Please see details below. Before applying to the Master’s programme, you will need to have access to several documents. Please see the course website for details: https://palaeobiology.nat.fau.de/admission/requirements/ .
English language requirement
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: telc English: telc English B2 IELTS Academic: 5.5 Cambridge English Qualifications Business (BEC) : B2 Business Vantage Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First TOEIC: 785 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 80 UNIcert® English: UNIcert® II
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: until 15 July
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About this programme

The International Master's (MSc) programme at FAU is for students with a passion for palaeontology, students who wish to be trained in theoretical concepts and cutting-edge quantitative techniques in palaeobiology, macroevolution, and macroecology. Students will deepen their knowledge in these subjects by taking courses such as analytical palaeobiology, phylogenetics, biostratigraphy, vertebrate palaeobiology, and science communication. In addition to these courses, students have the opportunity to choose a variety of supplementary courses, which can include field excursions to destinations such as Italy, Poland, and Sweden, as well as short-term research projects and bespoke training courses in computational and laboratory techniques. During each of these courses, students will develop a wide range of professional and transferable skills including data analysis and interpretation, research project planning, ethics, problem-solving and hypothesis testing. Students will learn to communicate research findings and data through written reports, oral presentations, and graphical displays.

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