Program Overview
The Biodiversity and Systematics at University of Gothenburg Faculty of Science is a MSc programme in Sweden. This programme provides advanced academic training at postgraduate level.
Key Program Features
- Degree: MSc
- Language: English
- Duration: 24 months
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biodiversity and Systematics programme are prepared for diverse careers in their chosen field. A MSc from University of Gothenburg Faculty of Science opens doors to roles in academia, industry, and public sector.
Program Curriculum
- Scientific knowledge
- Practical skills
- Independent academic thinking and ability to convey knowledge
- Ethics and sustainability in a global perspective.
- have a broad overview of living organisms and the relationship between them.
- have specific identification skills in one of more organism groups allowing for inventory of species and natural habitats.
- be familiar with nomenclatural rules, be able to describe evolutionary mechanisms leading to speciation and account for the species concepts.
- in practice be able to produce and assess molecular systematic information.
- understand the role of biodiversity in a global perspective and the ethical and economical aspects of conservation.
- have practice in conveying scientific information to academic groups as well as to the public.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entrance Requirements
- University studies of at least three full years, equal to a Bachelor\'s degree in Science in Biology. All credits in the degree need to be from an accredited university. The applicant s university education must also include a thesis, term paper or equivalent proof of proficiency in academic writing. Applicants must prove their knowledge of English: English 6/English B from Swedish Upper Secondary School or the equivalent level of an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL, IELTS.
- Selection: Selection is based upon the number of credit points from previous university studies, maximum 225 hec.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 28362 (International)
EUR 28362 (International)
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Gothenburg Faculty of Science directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information.
About University of Gothenburg Faculty of Science
University of Gothenburg Faculty of Science
Gothenburg, Sweden
The Faculty of Science at the University of Gothenburg is a major academic division within one of Sweden’s leading public research universities. The faculty delivers high-quality education and...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2018-01-16
- Start Date 2018-08-28
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 120