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The Master's program "Geobiology and Paleobiology" (MGAP) is a consecutive, research-focussed, four-term master program at the Faculty of Geosciences, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, in collaboration with researchers of the Bavarian State collections under the umbrella of the GeoBio-CenterLMU. MGAP aims to provide students with a comprehensive introduction into the interdisciplinary research fields of geo- and paleobiology to prepare them for careers in science and beyond. The MGAP program is based on interdisciplinary, research-oriented courses in geo- and biosciences that address patterns and processes of the evolution of life and its habitats on our planet. Principal topics are evolutionary and environmental geobiology and paleobiology, supported by courses in complementary areas e.g., bioinformatics, statistics, sedimentology.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master's program "Geobiology and Paleobiology" (MGAP) is a consecutive, research-focussed, four-term master program at the Faculty of Geosciences, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, in collaboration with researchers of the Bavarian State collections under the umbrella of the GeoBio-CenterLMU. MGAP aims to provide students with a comprehensive introduction into the interdisciplinary research fields of geo- and paleobiology to prepare them for careers in science and beyond. The MGAP program is based on interdisciplinary, research-oriented courses in geo- and biosciences that address patterns and processes of the evolution of life and its habitats on our planet. Principal topics are evolutionary and environmental geobiology and paleobiology, supported by courses in complementary areas e.g., bioinformatics, statistics, sedimentology.
Admission Requirements
7+
95+
For the admission to the Master Program in Geobiology and Paleobiology (MGAP), all applicants have to demonstrate: Fundamental knowledge in Geobiology, Paleobiology or related fields such as Geology and Biology; A B.Sc. degree in Geology, Biology, Physical Geography or a related subject completed before the start of the master program and (in case of international students) recognized by the LMU as equivalent to a German Bachelor's degree; English language skills in writing and speaking - suitable for communicating scientific topics and problems; AND Basic German language skills.
2 Years
Oct
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Programme overview
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Biological Sciences
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Admission Requirements
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