Biogeoscience of the Anthropocene University of Jena
- Degree
- Master of Science
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 4 semesters
- Location
- Jena
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Winter Semester only
Area of study
- Biology
- Microbiology
- Chemistry
- Geosciences
Focus
Geoecology, Geology (Hydrogeology, Geochemistry, Mineralogy), (molecular) microbiology, Analytical and Physical Chemistry, Data Science
Target group
The degree course is aimed at graduates with a first professionally certificate of academic degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in Life Sciences, Geosciences or related fields of study (at least 60 ECTS).
Admission requirements
Basic knowledge of microbiology, geology, hydrogeology or geoecology amounting to at least 15 ECTS;
Experience in scientific methodology worth at least 5 ECTS;
Bachelor’s thesis with a grade of at least 2.0 in a relevant subject area within the life sciences, geosciences or related fields of study;
At least one relevant work placement of at least four weeks and participation in the knowledge test for the degree course
Lecture period
- Winter semester 2026/2027: 19.10.2026 - 12.02.2027see also www.uni-jena.de/semestertermine
- Summer semester 2027: 12.04.2027 - 16.07.2027 (Universitywide lecture period)
Application deadlines
Winter semester (2026/2027)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
ExpiredDeadlines for International Students from the European Union
ExpiredDeadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
ExpiredEnrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
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Tuition fees
Tuition fees
Languages of instruction
Main language
English