Master of Science in Molecular Biology & Evolution (MAMBE)

University of Kiel

Germany, Kiel

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University of Kiel

Germany , Kiel

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Kiel

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesOctober-2021

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Duration 2 year(s)

Next Intake October-2021

Master of Science in Molecular Biology & Evolution (MAMBE)

About

The Master of Science in Molecular Biology & Evolution (MAMBE) is an international programme taught entirely in English. It is based on the fruitful collaboration with the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology in PlÃ¶n, Germany. It specifically combines the areas of evolution and molecular biology - a combination which has emerged as an extremely successful interdisciplinary research field in recent years but has not yet been available in academic education. The MAMBE curriculum is founded on the idea that interdisciplinary thinking enhances in-depth understanding of biological phenomena. For example, the complexity that is characteristic for many molecular processes can often only be understood by taking into account their evolutionary origins. Similarly, the evolution of particular trait functions may also often depend on the underlying molecular mechanisms. MAMBE will foster such interdisciplinary connections. In the first two semesters, you will learn about the basic mechanisms and processes of molecules and evolution. Additionally, you will enhance your skill set in scientific communication and management (e.g., preparation of seminar talks, writing of grant applications, etc.). During the third semester, the acquired competences will be applied to real research life in the laboratory and field. The fourth semester will consist of your Master's thesis.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Bachelor's degree (Bachelor of Science) in biology or related subject (the final grade should be better than 2.5 or among the top 30% marks according to the ECTS grading table, cf. ECTS User's Guide, European Communities 2009). If you have not yet received the final certificate, please include a preliminary certificate with an overview of completed courses, marks, and ECTS. Questionnaire Curriculum Vitae (concise overview, no more than two pages)