The study program aims at students of all biological disciplines, but has a strong focus on organismic biology. Half of the study program is devoted to elective modules which allows individualised specialisations on specific research areas in zoology, botany, ecology, microbiology, populations genetics, evolution and biodiversity.
The other half of the study program comprises compulsory modules that all students have to take. Because of that, students should fulfil some minimum requirements for a successful application:
- a basic training in zoology, botany and ecology
- basic knowledge of concepts in evolution, biodiversity and genetics
- experience with taxonomic species determination of animals and/or plants
- experience with statistical data analysis, preferably with R
Regarding soft skills, we expect the following:
- advanced use of English (writing, reading, speaking, listening)
- experience with independent search and reading of primary literature
- oral presentation skills