The Institute for Biology and Environmental Sciences (IBU) at the University of Oldenburg offers a Masters of Science in Biology. The program (German and English) is taught in English.

Specialization profiles

• From genes to ecosystems: Marine, aquatic and terrestrial biodiversity, ecology and evolution (BEE)
• From genes to behaviour: Sensory systems, ornithology, migration and navigation

This research oriented program aims to provide an in-depth education in areas relevant to modern biology and other applicable fields, as well as developing necessary methods and techniques. The program equips graduates to work independently in many contexts, including industry, economy, research, and other private or government institutions. The program further prepares students to pursue a PhD after successful program completion.   

A broad range of modules with a focus on biodiversity, ecology and evolution, behavioural biology, neurobiology, and molecular cell biology/genetics are oriented at various career trajectories and can be combined to create a professional specialisation profile. Thirty credit points can be chosen from other programs (Elective Studies*) offered by the University of Oldenburg or other cooperating universities and institutions within Germany and abroad.

• Flexible: Individual study plans, no mandatory courses, wide range of biology modules, optional choice of courses from related M.Sc. Programs (e. g. Landscape Ecology, Marine Environmental Sciences, Neuroscience or Molecular Biomedicine)
• Intensive: Block courses focus on one topic at a time
• Hands-on: Almost all courses include lab time or field trips/work
• Science-oriented: Individual student projects in research groups
• Personal: Small groups, close contact to teachers and scientists
• International: Most courses in English; optional semester abroad
• Future perspectives in Oldenburg: Graduate school, collaborative research projects