Overview

The subjects covered in this Master’s degree in Evolutionary Biology from University of Padua fully utilise the knowledge of the properties of biological systems acquired during the three-year undergraduate programme, delving into topics related to evolutionary mechanisms and dynamics, reproductive and adaptive strategies, and morpho-functional, genetic, and biomolecular plasticity in organism-environment relationships.

Career opportunities

The master’s degree in Evolutionary Biology prepares experts with advanced and practical training in the field of biodiversity, capable of applying their knowledge in public and private research institutes, in institutions in charge of biodiversity management and conservation, in wildlife sanctuaries, natural parks, in museums, or able to pursue doctoral studies at the University of Padova or in any another part of the world.

Programme Structure

1st Year: Molecular Methods and Bioinformatics, Ethology, Functional Morphology, Applied Statistics for Evolutionary Biology, Comparative Physiology, Plant Ecophysiology, Molecular Phylogeny, Theory of Evolution Biogeography and Phylogeography.

2nd Year: Conservation and Evolution, Philosophy of Biological Sciences, Biological Responses to Climate Change, Behavioural Genetics, Molecular Anthropology, Methods and Applications in Evolutionary Population Genomics, English Language B2 (Productive Skills).

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-08 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-07 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Schedule TOEFL®

OTE

126

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Padua, Italy

Disciplines

Biology View 22 other Masters in Biology in Italy

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Schedule TOEFL®

OTE

126

Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum three-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Biology or related fields with proven skills in Mathematics, Physics and Biology.

Please verify country-based specific entry title and GPA requirements at the following link.

B2 level (CEFR) or equivalent certificate

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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

2739 EUR / year

≈ 2739 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2739 EUR / year

≈ 2739 EUR / year

Additional Details

The above amounts can be significantly waived based on your “Equivalent Economic Status Index – ISEE”.

Living costs

Padova

Italy

750 - 1100 EUR / month

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

Funding

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