MScBiology
| Study location | Hungary, Szeged |
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| Type | Master, full degree studies |
| Nominal duration | 4 semesters (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MSc |
| Course code | Natural Science |
| Entry qualification | Bachelor diploma (or higher) Application requirements: BSc from an accredited univeristy/higher education institution in Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Pharmacy, Agriculture, or related fields, a minimum of B2-intermediate level knowledge in English language (plus see List of required documents below) • Application procedure: decision of acceptance can be made based on the documents submitted or a Skype interview; alternatively, an oral examination can be arranged in Szeged The requested level of English proficiency is B2 (intermediate) according to the Common European Framework Reference (CEFR); the certificate must be an international language exam (e.g.: TELC B2, ECL B2, TOEFL iBT test score of 72, or RPDT score 72; Cambridge First Certificate “B”; IELTS score of 5.5 at least, LanguageCert B2 level) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Territory requirements | Applications are accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Armenia, Chad, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iraq, Israel, Kenya, Lebanon, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, State of Palestine, Syria. |
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| Language requirements | English B2 Exemption from English language exam certificate: During the application to the programmes of the Faculty of Science and Informatics those applicants are not required to provide the English language exam certificates who are natives of one of the following countries and can officially demonstrate that their academic studies have been conducted in English. Countries concerned: |
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| Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. |
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Overview
Program description:
The Biology MSc Program is a 4-semester-long (2 academic years) multidisciplinary Programme offered by the Biology Departments of the Faculty of Science and Informatics, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary. Our Programme is open to qualified students who hold a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent degree) from an accredited University in biology, chemistry, medicine, pharmacy, agriculture, or related fields, and have a good command of the English language (intermediate proficiency level, B2 or equivalent, international language exam required). All courses are held in English. The Program provides our students with a rigorous and challenging curriculum to succeed in their post-academic and professional endeavors.
Social integration of our students is important to us. Special emphasis is therefore placed by our academic and support staff on an all-round advisory service concerning both academic and extracurricular activities. A coordination office helps the students during their entire stay in Szeged.
Contact:
Dr. Zsolt Bereczki
assistant professor
bereczki.zsolt@bio.u-szeged.hu
Preparatory year available:
No
Specialisation year available:
No
Minimum number of scholarship holders:
1
Maximum number of scholarship holders:
30
Link:
studyinhungary.hu/institution/university-of-szeged-37.html
Programme structure
The first year of the 4-semester-long Program comprises lectures, seminars and practical classes in advanced genetics, molecular biology, biotechnology, bioinformatics, immunology, cell biology, microbiology and plant biology. Both the basic and the applied/industrial science aspects of these disciplines will be extensively studied. The second year offers many more specialized lectures that are tailored to the students’ individual interests, but the emphasis will now be placed on the practical education: the students will have several laboratory courses in different aspects of molecular biology, cell biology, biotechnology, microbiology and plant biology. Each course ends with a written or oral exam. During the last semester, independent research projects will be carried out with the help of tutors from our academic staff. This project will lead to preparing an MSc Thesis that has to be publicly defended, and it is part of the MSc certificate/diploma.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the Faculty usually choose their careers in research laboratories, educational institutions, hospitals, clinics, pharmaceutical, food, agricultural and chemical industries, environmental agencies etc. Successful graduates can also continue their studies and research by applying for our international Biology PhD programme at the University of Szeged.