Description 

As an MSc student of Biology you will be part of a rapidly developing field in which modern biology is integrating molecular techniques in the solution of biological problems such as climate change, pollution, diseases and loss of biodiversity.

You will be able to choose between several academic profiles and thereby specialise in the biological subject(s) you are interested in. This could be Aquatic Biology, Microbiology, Ecology and Evolution, Cellular Biology and Physiology, Molecular Biology and Genetics or Marine Biology.

A graduate degree in Biology offers you a strong foundation for mastering important scientific techniques. You will leave the graduate programme equipped with skills applicable in nature as well as in the lab. 

Career Opportunities  

Biologists work in a variety of occupational settings. The MSc programme in Biology covers a broad set of skills, so immediate job prospects are good. Also, your education and training can easily be targeted to suit specific career aims. Often, biologists get jobs in:

• biotech
• pharmaceutical companies
• government ministries
• municipalities
• universities
• upper secondary schools
• intellectual property consultancies
• environmental organisations
• the media
• biotech start-ups

The MSc programme in Biology covers a broad set of skills, so immediate job prospects are good. Also, your education and training can easily be targeted to suit specific career aims.  

Admission  

To be admitted to the MSc in Biology, you must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject. Read more about the admission requirements of the university

In addition, documentation may be required verifying that your proficiency in English is at a specified level. Read about the language requirements of the University of Copenhagen.

To find out whether the level of your foreign certificate or diploma satisfies the general entry requirements, you should contact international@science.ku.dk at Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen directly.

To find out how and when to apply, please check this page. Application takes place through an online application portal.

Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.

Tuition

There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students from outside the EU, EEA, or Switzerland. Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.

Further Information

Read more about the MSc programme in Biology and student life at the Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen. 

Watch a video about studying Biology at University of Copenhagen.

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Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education can be located at http://ufm.dk/en

You will find information about the Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition

About the Educational System in general visit the section The Danish Higher Education System