Nordic Master´s Programme in Biodiversity and Systematics

Entry requirements

General entry requirements

Specific entry requirements: To be admitted to the programme, requires knowledge equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Biology.

Months of entry

August, September

Course content

Be part of the new generation of taxonomists with the expertise and skills to take action against biodiversity loss. You will explore the incredible diversity of life, learn to identify and classify organisms, and gain both theoretical and practical research skills that open the way to careers in biodiversity conservation, systematics, and beyond.

The Master's in Biodiversity and Systematics combines a strong theoretical foundation with extensive hands-on training. Courses are continuously updated to reflect the latest research, and the flexible structure allows you to tailor your studies to your own interests and career goals.

Reasons to choose the Nordic Master’s Programme in Biodiversity and Systematics:

• A unique Nordic collaboration between five leading universities
• Flexible distance learning combined with intensive field and lab sessions across the Nordic countries
• Broad training that combines biodiversity identification, systematics, theory, and research tools
• Excellent opportunities to gain practical skills in real research environments
• An international learning environment with students and teachers from across the Nordic region.