Overview

At Behavioural Neurobiology (Neuroethology) from University of Würzburg students learn basic principles underlying chronobiology/endogenous clocks, integrative approaches to elucidate complex correlations in the field of behavioral biology, and obtain insight into current research in the field. The two topics selected of which each one is consisting of two theory modules and a practical course unit provides both theoretical and experimental skills. Further research training is provided in a selected field of interest, and the students are actively involved in ongoing research projects and learn to independently plan and perform both theoretical and experimental work and finally, to summarize and discuss the results obtained in the thesis.

Students at Behavioural Neurobiology (Neuroethology) from University of Würzburg will:

become familiar with various aspects of Neurobiology and Organismic Biology with a special focus on Neuroethology.

get theoretical knowledge, skills in scientific thinking, experimental planning and critically discussing the results obtained.

address scientific questions in the fields of Neurobiology/Neurosciences, Behavioral Biology and the various interactions of organisms and populations in complex habitats.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Neurobiology, Behavioural Physiology and Animal Ecology

Neurogenetics of Behaviour

Neurobiology

Experimental Sociobiology

Endogenous clocks

Behavioral Physiology and Sociobiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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72

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IELTS

6

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Würzburg, Germany

Disciplines

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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

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72

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Certificates of a degree in a Bachelor study programme (acquisition of 180 ECTS points) at the University of Würzburg or another national or international institution or a comparable national or international degree (for example State examination). The documents should be translated into German or English

Proof of an university or equivalent degree (in the case of a requested ultimate Master-admission) attesting the achieved overall grading (documents translated into German or English)

Proof of previously achieved study and examination performances (Transcript of Records). The record should proof the basic and advanced skills in biology and all required skills in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Biostatistics (documents translated into German or English)

Proof of experimental laboratory experience preferentially by an experimental thesis comprising a minimum of 10 ECTS

Proof of skills in the English and German languages.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

Free
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EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

There are no tuition fees
Semester contribution of €168,50 before they can be enroled
Student Services fee: 72.00 € + semester ticket: 96,50 €)

Living costs

Würzburg

Germany

730 - 1100 EUR / month

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Students at Behavioural Neurobiology (Neuroethology) from University of Würzburg will:

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

Additional Details

Living costs

Würzburg

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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