University Programs

The University of Debrecen offers a wide range of master's programs in various fields.

Master Programs

The following master's programs are available:

• Agricultural Environmental Management Engineering, MSc
• Agricultural Water Management Engineering, MSc
• American Studies, MA
• Animal Husbandry Engineering, MSc
• Applied Mathematics, MSc
• Biology, MSc
• Business Informatics, MSc
• Chemical Engineering, MSc
• Chemistry, MSc
• Classical Musical Performance, MA
• Complex Rehabilitation, MSc
• Computer Science Engineering, MSc
• Computer Science, MSc
• Crop Production Engineering, MSc
• Data Science, MSc
• Electrical Engineering, MSc
• Engineering Management, MSc
• English Studies, MA
• Environmental Engineering, MSc
• Environmental Sciences, MSc
• European and International Business Law - LL.M.
• Food Safety and Quality Engineering, MSc
• Geography, MSc
• Geoinformatics, MSc
• Hydrobiology - Water Quality Management, MSc
• International Economy and Business, MSc
• Instruction of English as a Foreign Language, MA
• Mechanical Engineering, MSc
• Mechatronical Engineering, MSc
• Molecular Biology, MSc
• Pharmaceutical Research and Development Manager, MSc
• Physics, MSc
• Plant Protection, MSc
• Postgraduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence
• Postgraduate Diploma in Lean Engineer
• Postgraduate Diploma in Lean Manager
• Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Engineering and Sustainability Leadership
• Public Health, MSc
• Rural Development Engineering, MSc
• Sports Engineering, MSc
• Social Work in Health Care, MSc
• Social Work and Social Economics, MA
• Urban Systems Engineering, MSc
• Vehicle Engineering, MSc

Biology, MSc Program

Overview

The Biology, MSc course trains the researchers of the future in the fields of genetics, plant biology, ecology, evolutionary biology, and zoology.

Details

• Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology
• Academic discipline: Natural Sciences
• Qualification: Biologist
• Starting date: September
• Language requirements: English language proficiency (TOEFL 547 / IELTS 6.0 / oral examination)
• Academic requirements: BSc diploma in biological/life sciences or in a related discipline of natural sciences
• Duration: 4 semesters
• ECTS credits: 120
• Tuition fee: 7,500 USD/year
• Other fees: application fee 150 USD, entrance procedure fee 350 USD

Specializations

• General biologist
• Numerical biologist

Curriculum

• Lecture, seminar: 51%
• Practice: 49%
• Main subjects:
  1. Biomatematics, Bioinformatics, Genetics, Biophysics, Structural Biology and Measurement, Biological Chemistry, Plant Biology, Zoology, Etology, Ecology, Environmental Protection, Scientific Communication
  2. Cell Biology, Molecular and Synthetic Biology, Regulatory Biology, Physiology and Immunology, Evolutionary Biology, Microbial Biotecnology, Data processing and analysis, Machine learning, Thesis

Internship and Career Prospects

• Students can complete practice at a company or research institute.
• Graduates can choose from a wide range of positions in research laboratories, educational institutions, hospitals, clinics, environmental agencies, and pharmaceutical, food, agricultural, and chemical companies.

Degree Overview:

The Biology, MSc course is designed to prepare researchers for careers in the fields of genetics, plant biology, ecology, evolutionary biology, and zoology. The program's objectives include:

• Providing students with specialized knowledge in biology, ecology, and related disciplines.
• Teaching students how to plan and carry out research projects, collect and analyze data, write up and publish results.
• Enabling students to conduct their own small-scale research projects under the supervision of world-renowned experts in biology and ecology.

Outline:

Year 1

Main subjects:

• Biomatematics
• Bioinformatics
• Genetics
• Biophysics
• Structural Biology and Measurement
• Biological Chemistry
• Plant Biology
• Zoology
• Etology
• Ecology
• Environmental Protection
• Scientific Communication

Year 2

Main subjects:

• Cell Biology
• Molecular and Synthetic Biology
• Regulatory Biology
• Physiology and Immunology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Microbial Biotechnology

Teaching:

The teaching methods used in the program include lectures, seminars, and practical sessions. The faculty consists of world-renowned experts in biology and ecology. The program also features a unique approach that allows students to conduct their own small-scale research projects under the supervision of faculty members.

Careers:

Graduates of the Biology, MSc program can choose from a wide range of positions in research laboratories, educational institutions, hospitals, clinics, environmental agencies, and pharmaceutical, food, agricultural, and chemical companies.

Tuition fee: 7,500 USD/year Other fees: application fee 150 USD, entrance procedure fee 350 USD

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