Biology

Description The Department of Biology has strong foundations in research with special focus on Environmental Stress , Sound Communication and Behaviour , Ecology , Evolutionary Biodemography , Arctic Biology and Earth Evolution . This Master programme lets you specialise within the subject area that you are the most passionate about. Career Opportunities Biologists are employed in positions within a wide range of areas ranging from biotechnology, pharmaceutical companies and the environment to biological production within agriculture and the fishing industry. The skills you will obtain in this degree will also place you in excellent standing to enter professions such as journalism, teaching, medical laboratory work, forensic science or nature conservation. About the programme This is a two-year programme. During the first year, the classes insure that you achieve a broad suite of competences relevant to biology. During the second year, the primary emphasis is research, the result of which will become your individual MSc thesis. You can choose to focus on the topics you find particularly interesting. You can either opt for a broad profile or specialise in one of the following fields: •Animal sound communication and behaviour •Environmental biology •Marine science The courses are mainly experimental, involve group work, and several include fieldwork, taking advantage of the easy access to our terrestrial, fresh water and marine field stations. You have a unique opportunity to obtain a commercial diving certificate as part of the MSc programme in Biology. Admission To be admitted to this programme, you must hold a bachelor's degree in biology or another degree based on at least three years of higher education after the high school level with good grades. Qualifications in biology corresponding to at least 60 ECTS, including the following subject areas: •The structures and functions of biomolecules and cells. •The systematics, structures, development and functions of organisms. •The interaction between organisms and their environment. •The evolution of life. Fundamental knowledge of mathematics, chemistry and statistics. Apply directly at the University of Southern Denmark with all relevant documentation. 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 Southern Denmark To find out whether the level of your foreign certificate or diploma satisfies the general entry requirements, you should contact The University of Southern Denmark directly. A list of the most commonly recognized exams and diplomas can be found at the Danish Agency for Higher Education http://ufm.dk/en/recognition Tuition Fees and Scholarships No tuition fees for EU/EEA/Swiss students. There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students who hold a citizenship from outside of EU/EAA/Switzerland. SDU offers 75 scholarships yearly. For information regarding scholarships: https://www.sdu.dk/en/uddannelse/tuition/scholarships For Further Information 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

Living costs€1,370 a month in Odense, rent included

€16,440

Living costs from SiT estimate from livingcost.org city data (Nov 2026), converted from USD at the ECB reference rate of 30 Oct 2026 (1 EUR = 1.1172 USD)

Typical requirements in Denmark for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

• A completed qualification that gives access to Master's Degree study.
• Academic transcripts and any programme-specific assessment the institution asks for.
• Your advisor checks the final requirements for your education system and intake.

Confirm the accepted English-language evidence with the institution for the selected intake.

Prepare for and book LanguageCert Academic with SIT Connect

A typical checklist for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

The central catalogue records this programme as accredited.