Behavioural Neurobiology / Neuroethology, Master of Science in Biology

University of Wurzburg · Würzburg, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Science
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Würzburg
Apply by
Register by 15 July 2027 + 1 more
Starts
Winter and summer semester

University of Wurzburg 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
Bachelor of Science in biology or equivalent study degree that fulfils the criteria of the "Fachkanon Biologie" / subject-specific criteria, in particular: Bachelor of Science in Biology or similar programme Biosciences: 75 ECTS credit equivalents Chemistry (including biochemistry and physical chemistry): 15 ECTS Physics, mathematics, biostatistics: 15 ECTS OR Biosciences: 60 ECTS Chemistry (including biochemistry and physical chemistry): 20 ECTS Physics, mathematics, biostatistics: 12 ECTS OR Biosciences: 70 ECTS Chemistry (including biochemistry and physical chemistry): 10 ECTS Physics, mathematics, biostatistics: 12 ECTS Proof of experimental laboratory experience preferably by an experimental thesis comprising a minimum of 10 ECTS Please submit either your final degree or your transcript of records to certify the minimum requirement of 150 ECTS. You have to submit your completed transcript of records no later than 15 September or 15 March, respectively.
English language requirement
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: IELTS Academic: 6.5 Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: 1 April - 15 July The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the summer semester: 1 October - 15 January
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About this programme

The programme gives an overview of the fields of neurobiology, behaviour, sociobiology and ecology. This includes aspects of neurogenetics, behaviour, sensory systems, physiology, as well as the interaction of individuals, social groups and large populations in complex and variable ecosystems. The students learn basic principles underlying sensory systems, neuronal integration and decision-making, chronobiology/endogenous clocks, integrative approaches to elucidate complex correlations in the field of behavioural biology, and gain insight into current research in the field. The two topics selected, of which each one is consisting of two theory modules and a practical course unit, provide both theoretical and experimental skills. Further research training is provided in a selected field of interest, and the students are actively involved in ongoing research projects and learn to independently plan and perform both theoretical and experimental work and, finally, to summarise and discuss the results obtained in the thesis.

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