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M.Sc. Paleontology

University of Bonn Bonn

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  • Winter and summer
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  • Bilingual
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  • 15 Jan
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About the programme

Paleontology is a research-oriented Master of Science at the University of Bonn, taught in German and English. All areas of paleontology are anchored in research and teaching here: invertebrate paleontology, vertebrate paleontology, micropaleontology and paleobotany. The programme is part of the central research theme Evolution of the Earth and of Life and works closely with other areas of the Department of Organismic Biology and Geosciences, such as evolution, biodiversity, biogeography, geochemistry, climate archives, biomineralisation and molecular biology. It includes a small group of compulsory modules. The programme lasts four semesters and starts in the winter or summer semester. It suits graduates of a relevant degree. Graduates work in applied and industrial paleontology such as consulting, environmental protection or georisks, in government offices and geological services, in raw materials exploration, in museums or in academia.

Fields of study

Geography & Geology(Earth & Environmental)
Biology(Natural Sciences)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Paleontology at University of Bonn

English language

IELTS Overall
5.5/ 9.0
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B2 level

German language

German for application
C1
German for enrollment
C1
Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5
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language certificates / certificates are recognized: DSH II, Goethe Zertifikat C1 , telc C1 Hochschule , Testdaf / TDN Niveau 4 )

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
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Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
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Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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Letters of Recommendation
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GRE
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Prerequisites

University degree (German or non-German) in a relevant discipline

German language proficiency (DSH level 2, CEFR level C1, as per DSH exam. regulations) (opens in a new tab)

English language proficiency (CEFR level B2)

Minimum grade of 2.5 or local equivalent

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Paleontology

Programme-specific documents

for applicants with a foreign study qualification:

Application for admission to the Master's program

Certified translation (English or German) of all copies of certificates

Certified copy of your German language certificate (the following language certificates / certificates are recognized: DSH II, Goethe Zertifikat C1 , telc C1 Hochschule , Testdaf / TDN Niveau 4 )

Proven English proficiency (certified copy)

CV with Picture

passport copy

APS certificate

Cover letter

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Complexity

Medium

Address

Pal 1.007

Nussallee 8

53115 Bonn

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Costs

Tuition

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Semester contribution

345.07 EUR

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Estimated year-1 total cost

12,594 EUR

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