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M.Sc. ORGANISMIC AND MOLECULAR BIODIVERSITY

Technical University Dresden (TU Dresden) Dresden

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  • 4 semesters
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  • 15 Jul
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About the programme

Technical University Dresden (TU Dresden) is a renowned research university located in Dresden, Germany. The university offers a wide range of courses, including the course on Organismic and Molecular Biodiversity. This course focuses on the study of the diversity of life at the molecular and organismic levels, exploring the genetic, ecological, and evolutionary aspects of biodiversity. Students in this course have the opportunity to engage in hands-on research and fieldwork, gaining practical experience in the study of biodiversity. The course is designed to prepare students for careers in research, conservation, and environmental management.

Specialization

Choose within the three specialized fields: Species Diversity and Natural History Collections Evolution of Functional Biodiversity Molecular Biodiversity

Fields of study

Biology(Natural Sciences)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for ORGANISMIC AND MOLECULAR BIODIVERSITY at Technical University Dresden (TU Dresden)

English language

IELTS Overall
6/ 9.0
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A further requirement is proficiency in the English language at the B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. For applicants whose native language is not English or whose language skills cannot be proven through a school leaving certificate, this level must be verified with by presenting a certificate for a completed language test, in particular the paper-based TOEFL test, the computer-based TOEFL test, the internet-based TOEFL test or IELTS test.

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
no
Minimum ECTS credits
120

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

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In order to be accepted into the programme, you must have obtained a degree or a qualification that is recognised in Germany in the field of biology – or a comparable field such as forestry, agro-ecology, nature conservation, landscape planning or geo-ecology – from a university or state/state-approved university of cooperative education.

APS verification

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APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

Degree in field of biology or a closely related program of study such as forestry, agricultural ecology, nature conservation and landscape planning, or geoecology. Bachelor's degree (at least 6 semesters!) in natural sciences; English skills on level B2.

or environmental science

 English skills equivalent to level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

If, at the time of application, proof of the first degree qualifying the applicant for a profession is not yet available, the application will be considered under the precondition that 80% of the credit points attainable for the degree have already been achieved based on completed module examinations or the final thesis and the colloquium (if applicable).

Bachelor degree (at least 6 semesters!) in natural sciences; English skills on level B2.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to ORGANISMIC AND MOLECULAR BIODIVERSITY

Programme-specific documents

1. application form

2. OFFICIAL CERTIFIED COPY (by a public authority or German Embassy) and OFFICIAL CERTIFIED TRANSLATION (of an approved translator) of your SCHOOL-LEAVING CERTIFICATE (university entrance qualification).

3. OFFICIAL CERTIFIED COPY (by a public authority or German Embassy) and OFFICIAL CERTIFIED TRANSLATION (of an approved translator) of your DEGREE (e. g. bachelor certificate) with a TRANSCRIPT of RECORDS (overview of marks - also as an official certified copy with an official certified translation) and DIPLOMA SUPPLEMENT (if

available) in German or English

4. Proof of your LANGUAGE COMPETENCE* – it means a special certificate in original (IELTS, TOEFL or English language proficiency supplied by your university) or as official certified copy (DSH, TestDaF) .

5. CV

6. SOP

7. PASS IMAGE - please send us a coloured passport photograph for the campus card

8. COPY OF YOUR INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT

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You fill out an online application. An application form is automatically generated. Please print it out and sign it by hand (scanned or copied signatures will not be accepted). Then please send the application with the required documents (listed at the end of the application form) in full by post directly to us: TU Dresden-IHI Zittau, Student Administration, Markt 23, 02763 Zittau. The inbox counts.

This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for ORGANISMIC AND MOLECULAR BIODIVERSITY at Technical University Dresden (TU Dresden)

Application procedure

Direct application

Selection process

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Application quick facts

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Direct to university

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Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

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Address

Please send your application and the required documents by post directly and in due time to:

TU Dresden-IHI Zittau,

Studentensekretariat,

Markt 23, 02763 Zittau,

Germany.

The date the application reaches the Student Office is decisive.

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

338 EUR

per semester

Application fee

0 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,580 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

Additional fee information

Thanks to a very generous funding by the Dietmar Schmid Education Fond, the Senckenberg Society is able to offer one two year’s grant (24 months á 1000 Euro) to allow one student completing an MSc in Organismic and Molecular Biodiversity.

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Admission outcomes

Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)

Acceptance rate

50%

1 accepted out of 2 total applications

Grade benchmarksGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)

1.09

Avg. accepted grade

German scale

1.09

Best admitted grade

German scale

2.11

Avg. rejected grade

German scale

Based on 2 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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