Program Overview
The Biology 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, Swedish
- Duration: 24 months
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biology 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
- Autumn period 1: Global change - problem, analysis, measures , and An introduction to ecophysiology - plants and animals ,
- Autumn period 2: Comparative Physiology of Marine Animals including Applications for Aquaculture
- Spring period 1: Animal ecophysiology from a climate perspective ,
- or Plant physiology in a dynamic environment (given in this period in spring 2016 but will then move to autumn period 2 starting in autumn 2016)
- Spring period 2: Plant ecophysiology in a global change perspective ,
- HT period 1: Advanced Course in Ecology, (will change name to Evolutionary Ecology)
- HT period 2: Conservation and the genetics of populations,
- VT period 1: Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics,
- VT period 2: Advanced phylogenetics,
- HT period 1: Naturvård, förvaltning och skötsel, p(taught in swedish)
- HT period 2: Conservation and the genetics of populations,
- VT period 1: Tillämpad miljörätt, (taught in swedish)
- VT period 2: Kunskapsförmedling och kommunikation för naturvårdsbiologer, (taught in swedish) or Stream Ecology and Fish Conservation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entrance Requirements
- University studies of at least three full years, equal to a Bachelor\'s degree in Science in Biology, Marine or Environmental Science, including at least 60 hec in biology including one in-depth course in biology of at least 15 hec. 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, Swedish
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 120