Overview

Biological Oceanography from University of Kiel is arranged in 4 semesters providing knowledge and skills in a number of disciplines that address various areas of the global ocean as a complex system.

Quick Facts:

The curriculum is focused on biology and imparts knowledge in chemistry, geology, physics and mathematics :

First semester: The first semester covers the theoretical and practical fundamentals for the systemic analysis of the marine environment. All first semester modules are compulsory.
Second semester: Building on the first semester's knowledge, students begin to form their individual focus within the curriculum in compulsory/elective and elective modules. Students also take part in the theory and practice of running research projects.
Third semester: This semester is devoted to further specialization (including a 9 day research cruise), first contacts to the research group where the individual students plan to do their master's thesis and an introduction to cutting-edge research, instrumentation and literature.
Fourth semester: Here, students apply the knowledge they have gathered in the first three semesters toward work on the master's thesis as part of ongoing research projects (how to start your master thesis). Most students perform their thesis in one of the research groups within FB3 (marine ecology) or within FB2 (Marine Biogeochemistry). The master thesis comprises of the written master thesis and an oral defense.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Biological Oceanography

Practical Courses in Biological Oceanography

Chemical Oceanography

Doing Science Marine Geology

Doing Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kiel, Germany

Disciplines

Biology Oceanography

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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90

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Curriculum vitae in tabular form of your educational background

Copy of your passport – Please make a copy of the photo page of your passport (with your name and photo)

Payment receipt for the UNI-ASSIST application fee

School-leaving certificate entitling the holder to study at university in his/her home country, with a list of subjects and grades

University certificates (e.g. your Bachelor's or Master's degree) including the corresponding list of subjects with individual grades

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Kiel

Germany

720 - 1050 EUR / month

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Quick Facts:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Kiel

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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