Overview

This Master's program of Ecology and Evolution studied at the University of Bern is run jointly by the Institute of Ecology and Evolution and the Institute of Plant Sciences of the Science Faculty. The Master's program in Ecology and Evolution is regulated in the Master's curriculum (Studienplan) in Ecology and Evolution (MSc EE) and is fully taught in English.

The Master's program has a workload of 90 ECTS points. 1 ECTS point corresponds to 25-30 hours of work. The program can be completed by full-time students in 3 semesters. It consists of 60 ECTS in form of a Master's thesis and 30 ECTS in formal learning units.

Structure

During this curriculum, and in particular by preparing the Master's thesis, the students deepen and specialize their knowledge and skills in Ecology and Evolution. A particular emphasis of the program is to involve the student actively in ongoing research projects. The degree of «Master of Science» (M Sc) in Ecology and Evolution can lead to an employment in governmental and research settings, private companies (environmental consultants, etc.), or to a further education, e.g. to PhD studies. In general, students with a Bachelor of Science degree (B Sc) in biology or related subjects are entitled to apply for the program. Students with a BSc from a technical or teaching college (Fachhochschule or Pädagogischen Hochschule) cannot be admitted to the master in ecology and evolution. They may apply for a BSc in biology at Bern first.

The program offers specializations in:

Animal Ecology and Conservation
Behavior
Evolution
Plant Ecology

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Aquatic Ecology and Evolution
Bee Health
Behavioural Ecology
Biotic interactions
Chemical Ecology
Community Ecology
Computational and Molecular Population Genetics
Conservation Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bern, Switzerland

Disciplines

Biology Botany Ecology View 10 other Masters in Ecology in Switzerland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree from the University of Bern in Biology with special qualification in Ecology and Evolution

Bachelor's degree from the University of Bern in Biology with special qualification in Plant Sciences, provided the required (as listed in annex 1 to the plan of studies) units of credit associated with Plant Ecology have been completed as part of the bachelor's degree program.

Bachelor's degree from a recognized university, provided at least 60 ECTS credits were earned in Biology and the master's degree program can be successfully completed with a maximum additional 60 ECTS credits (admission requirements which must be fulfilled in order to complete the master's degree program). The ECTS credits will be listed separately in the diploma supplement as extracurricular attainments.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

1900 CHF / year

≈ 1900 CHF / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1500 CHF / year

≈ 1500 CHF / year

Additional Details

National: CHF 750 per semester

International: CHF 750 per semester + CHF 200 per semester, in addition to the regular tuition fee = 950 CHF

Living costs

Bern

Switzerland

1655 - 2130 CHF / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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