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This MSc full degree programme in Biology - marine science is offered in English.
Join our programme in Biology - Marine science to learn in depth about life in the sea, how marine organisms interact with one another and with their environment, and how human activities influence marine ecosystems, including the management of marine resources.
Courses are taught by internationally recognized researchers who cover almost all aspects of the marine system: from microbes to whales, and from physiology to system ecology and global biogeochemistry.
Our courses are mainly experimental and several include fieldwork, taking advantage of the easy access to a wide range of coastal environments provided by our location. The programme has a particular focus on near-shore ecosystems but also includes global issues such as the impact of anthropogenic CO2 emissions on marine ecosystems.
The degree will be awarded in Biology, and the profile in Marine science will be described on the degree certificate as a Research profile.
Future and career
With a degree in Biology - Marine science from the University of Southern Denmark, you will gain a broad scientific education which will enable you to interpret and understand a number of interdisciplinary subjects. This will make you an interesting prospect to a variety of employers, from public institutions to private businesses - in Denmark as well as abroad.
As a biologist, job opportunities in subjects like environmental consulting, environmental processing, energy guidance or proceedings relating to land contamination are great. You can also become part of the development happening in relation to the environmental considerations which are necessary in order to provide a sustainable development of our future environment. To these development projects, biologists are crucial. Another career path you can choose is to work in administration in environmental-technical departments and consulting companies.
Do you want to work with research and development?
If you want to work in research, it usually necessitates completing a PhD. The PhD student is usually paid through a scholarship from a university, a foundation or through collaboration with a company.
To be accepted onto the MSc programme in Biology - Marine science, you must first have completed a bachelors degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline from a recognized university.
The MSc programme in Biology - Marine science is two years in duration (120 ECTS), the first year you will combine your required courses and electives and in the second year your time will be devoted entirely to research for the individual thesis on a topic of your choice.
Graduates who have completed this master programme are entitled to use the title of Master of Science (MSc) in Biology.
The degree will be awarded in Biology, and the profile in marine science will be described on the degree certificate as a research profile.
This Master's programme is research driven and laboratory work is coupled with field studies. The programme combines a broad foundation in natural sciences with state-of-the-art knowledge and advanced experimental methodology within marine science.
All courses in this programme are taught and examined in English.
A complete study environment
As a student at University of Southern Denmark, you will become part of a study environment we call Living Science. Your day will be characterised by great academic value and you can look forward to meeting your fellow students as well as researchers from a wide variety of fields. But a university programme at the Institute of Biology is much more than courses, classes and lectures. Good friends, a solid network and a living study environment are all part of creating a connection between the academic and social spheres.
From the evolution of life on Earth to climate change
Biology covers a large spectrum of subjects from molecules to ecosystems and from early life forms on Earth to climate changes on land and in the sea. As a biologist from University of Southern Denmark, you will gain a broad education which can be used in many different contexts in almost any work place; in the private business sector, research, teaching and public administration. In the Biology programme, you will work with current issues every day, which will often be close to home, daily life and the nature around you.
Work is primarily experimental in the laboratories on campus in Odense and at Marine Biological Research Centre in Kerteminde as well as different locales around the country and the rest of the world.
Research at the Institute of Biology
The Institute of Biology at the University of Southern Denmark focuses its research in experimental biology within four different areas. In these areas, the research is cutting edge and as a student, you get to be where that research is developed. However, teaching in the biological courses is broad and includes all the basic biological disciplines.
The research areas are:
Environmental stress
The research area of Ecotoxicology and environmetal stress includes examination of the detrimental effects of chemicals on natural organisms (for instance endocrine disruptors, heavy metals and pesticides) and the adaptation of organisms to naturally occurring stress factors (variations in oxygen levels, salinity, temperature etc.) as well as the interaction between chemicals and the natural stress factors.
Bioacoustics and behaviour
The research area of Bioacoustics and behaviour deals with the connection between animal behaviour and the function of the sensory organs and nervous system. The sound communication between animals and physiological mechanisms behind hearing and sound production are researched in particular in a range of animal groups such as mammals, birds, frogs and insects.
Ecology
In the research area of Ecology, the department examines life in the sea and fresh water. Research spans from bacteria to animals and plants and covers the anatomy, physiology and ecological role of individual organisms as well as compounds and energy cycles in aquatic environments as a whole. Hereby, we gain a detailed understanding of the ecosystems function and productivity as well as its sensitivity toward manmade and natural influences. A particular focus on the ecology of microorganisms created the basis for exploration of the early evolution of life in prehistoric Earth.
NordCEE
Research at NordCEE spans a wide range of areas from microbial ecology, molecular biology, biogeochemistry, microbial physiology to geobiology. We are concerned with the role of micro-organisms in controlling the cycling of elements on the modern Earth and how this role has changed through geologic time. We work in diverse environments ranging from lakes to the oceans and in geologic formations of all ages.
Want to improve your English level for admission?
Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.
- Flexible study schedule
- Experienced teachers
- Certificate upon completion
📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.
International students have the following scholarships options:
Please also check the information at the two official Danish educational websites:
Please notice that we unfortunately do not offer scholarships for undergraduate students.
Options for full-degree graduate students:
Danish Government Scholarship Ministry of Science, Innovation and Higher EducationThe Danish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Higher Education has launched a scholarship programme for students from non-EU/EEA countries studying a full degree at graduate level. Scholarships and tuition fee waivers are available for highly talented students who have been admitted to a range of programmes.
The Danish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Higher Education has launched a scholarship programme for students from non-EU/EEA countries studying a full degree at graduate level. Scholarships and tuition fee waivers are available for highly talented students who have been admitted to a range of programmes.
The board of the University of Southern Denmark decides from year to year which study programmes will benefit from the scholarships and the University will recommend the most qualified applicants in these programmes for a scholarship. Therefore it is not possible to apply for this scholarship. If you are a non-EU student and applying for a programme which offers this scholarship you will automatically be considered for it.
BHJ Scholarship
Only available for students applying for a master programme at our Sønderborg Campus
Six one-year scholarships are issued pr. year: three for studies within the technical field i.e. Mechatronics and Innovation & Business respectively, and three are for studies within the field of business administration i.e. Business Relationship Management.
A scholarship of DKK 40.000 may be granted if and when the requirements are met. It is paid in two instalments of DKK 20.000 per semester. The scholarship grant depends on acceptance and enrolment as a full-time student in one of the above mentioned programmes.
For more information please visit BHJ Foundation Page
20 scholarships for MSc in Engineering
Options for Exchange and Guest Students:
Danish Government Scholarship for Foreign Nationals (the Cultural Agreements) Danish Government Scholarships for Foreign Nationals
The scholarship helps cover living expenses.
Iki Wakabayashi Foundation (A scholarship which can be applied by all SDU students who are leaving for a period of exchange or internship in Japan - or similar for a Japanese student being enrolled at SDU)
Accreditation
The quality and relevance of the programme are approved by the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.
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