Programme structure of M.Sc. Developmental, Neural, and Behavioral Biology

I. Core Studies (60 C)

• 3 Core modules (each 12 C)
• 2 Advanced modules (each 12 C, 7-9 week labrotation)
  Mind: Prerequisite for entering the advanced modules is passing the respective core module (see module description).

II. Professionalisation (30 C)

• Profile module (12 C):
  • Can be an additional core module,
  • a core module from the Master programme Molecular Life Sciences - Microbiology, Biotechnology and Biochemistry or
  • modules within one study focus of the Master programme Biodiversity, Ecology and Evolution.
  • SK.Bio.331 (12 C): Research internship (application form)
  • If authorised by the examination committee modules from other faculties or »assembled modules« (max 3 modules).
  • On request without grading.

• Advanced module III (6 C, compulsory module): M.Bio.331 Scientific project management
• 12 C in area of key competencies (no grading in final certificate):
  • program specific key competence modules
  • key competencies of the faculty (incl. self organized laboratory projects or professional internship)
  • soft skills offered by the university

III. Master Thesis (30 C)

• 26 weeks
• Prerequisite is successful completion of at least 78 C of modules within the program including both advanced modules I and II as well as advanced module III M.Bio.331.
• Guidelines and rules for Master thesis