Biosciences: Evolutionary Biology
Through this Master’s Degree Programme in Biosciences: Evolutionary Biology at you will acquire an explicit evolutionary biological perspective in the study of nature and develop your understanding of patterns and processes from the cellular to the ecosystem level.
Quick Facts
| Full-time Duration: |
2 years |
| Starting in: |
late August |
| Tuition Fee: |
Free for citizens of EU/EEA countries or Switzerland, for citizens of non-EU/EEA countries €12,000/academic year |
| Location: |
Turku, Finland |
In this specialisation track, you can expect to acquire scientific and analytical skills, expertise in present theories and up-to-date technologies, as well as practical skills including teamwork and interpersonal skills; all in an international environment. After starting with a general overview of evolutionary biology, and what it entails to be a biological researcher, this programme focuses mainly on evolutionary genetics.
Emphasis is on gaining data science (programming) skills, with expertise in bioinformatics, molecular and quantitative genetics. Teachers include experts in human genetics, microbial, and quantitative evolutionary genetics. Expertise in phylogenetics of animals and plants is brought in by experts from our Museum of Natural History. The skills and knowledge obtained pave the way for future career paths in academia or industry.
The Evolutionary Biology specialisation track is a part of the Master’s Degree Programme in Biosciences. The other specialisation track in this programme is Molecular Systems Biology.
Programme Structure
Courses will contain a mix of teaching methods, including lectures, exercises, laboratory and computer practicals, student-driven presentations as well as completion of an independent research project (MSc Thesis). Numerical analysis of biological data including bioinformatics and other statistical analyses will be part of the curriculum.
The Master’s degree in Bioscience is a two-year programme amounting to 120 ECTS. Both tracks follow their own curriculum of courses. The degree is comprised of:
- common courses that provide you with the essential knowledge needed as well as transferrable skills including mandatory language studies;
- track-specific major subject studies that will provide state-of-the-art theories and practical skills relevant to the field;
- selectable studies that expand your knowledge in specific thematic areas and special themes of your choice;
- master’s thesis where you will apply your newly acquired knowledge.
