Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Master in Geoökologie/Geoecology is an interdisciplinary program with a key focus on research. It builds on the wide range of knowledge in geosciences, biology, ecology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics obtained in an undergraduate science degree.

Key Data on Study Program

• Faculty: Science
• Academic Degree: Master
• Restricted admission: None
• Regular duration of studies: 4 semesters
• Is a combination subject required?: No
• Application deadline for 1st semester:
  • For Germans and EU citizens:
    • Summer semester: 15.03
    • Winter semester: 15.09
  • For non-EU citizens:
    • Summer semester: 15.01
    • Winter semester: 15.07
• Program start: Winter semester, Summer semester
• Language of instruction: English
• Costs: Tuition and other fees

Requirements and Application

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Geoecology or a related field with an overall grade (CGPA) equivalent to or better than 2.5 in the German grading system
• Broad and fundamental training in natural sciences with a specialization in Geoecology or environmental sciences (including at least 6 CP mathematics, 6 CP physics, 12 CP chemistry, 6 CP geology, 6 CP biology of organisms, 3 CP microbiology, 6 CP soil science, 6 CP ecology, 6 CP hydrology and climatology, 3 CP environmental chemistry, 6 CP quantitative data processing / modelling / GIS, 15 days field work)
• English language proficiency equivalent to CEFR level B2 (e.g., TOEFL 79 iBT, IELTS 6.5, a degree with English as the medium of instruction, a German Hochschulzugangsberechtigung (Abitur) with B2 confirmation)

Application

For further information, see the Geoecology website; to apply for the program, please follow the online application procedure on the University's website.

Program Details

Topics Dealt With in the Program

The Master in Geoökologie/Geoecology involves a quantitative understanding of the complex interactions between lithosphere, pedosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere as well as relevant methodological skills for successfully addressing environmental science issues.

Fields of Specialization

Three fields of specialization are offered:

• Biogeoscience of the Land Surface
• Ecology and Nature Conservation
• Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology

Program Structure

The Master's program in Geoökologie/Geoecology includes:

• 4 compulsory modules (24 credits)
• 11 elective modules (66 credits)
• The Master thesis (30 credits) Students focus on one of the three fields of specialization. Each specialization consists of 5 mandatory modules (30 credits). Further 36 credits are collected from a wide variety of classes taught in geoecology or neighboring programs. Recognition of an external internship is also possible.

Study Abroad

A study abroad period is not expected. For an optional study abroad, you find information here: Erasmus+ program in Geoecology.

Career Prospects

Due to a research-based education with a diverse specialized knowledge in the environmental field, our graduates have good chances in different areas such as:

• Advice to public decision makers, private sector companies, and individuals
• Employment in the public service in ministries and agencies at the federal, state, or municipal level
• Environmental research or environmental analysis at universities, research institutes, or for industry

Doctorate Options

Graduates of the Master program have the opportunity to continue with a PhD. For further information, see the website Faculty of Science - Doctoral Studies.

Alumni

Information on the Alumni Tübingen association is available.

Further Information

For more details on the program, including module handbooks, research areas, and cooperation agreements, please refer to the Geoecology website.