General information
Together with the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (HU), we offer an international Master's program focusing on the interface of aquatic science, sustainable ecosystem management and food production.
In addition to knowledge of the characteristics of habitat types in lakes and rivers, students also gain an understanding of the effects of human intervention. The goal of the program is also to teach all important aspects of aquaculture: concepts for rearing, nutrition, assessment and design of possible investment sites as well as approaches for improved sustainability and product quality.
The cooperation between HU and IGB offers students a close link between teaching and practice. This cooperation results in technical and methodological synergy effects: The students enjoy studying in an excellent learning environment at the Humboldt University, which has been awarded the title of "Excellence University", and at the same time gain a sound insight into the applied scientific work at the IGB.
The study program is aimed at highly qualified and motivated Bachelor graduates in the fields of biology, ecology, fisheries or water sciences. Almost all study content is offered in English. This allows an enriching international learning atmosphere within the courses.
Our study program is exceptional in that it covers three different domains: “Fish Biology and the Evolution of Fish” and “Fisheries Management and Fish Conservation” as well as “Aquaculture”. Here you can find a short overview of what you can expect in your course of study
Domain I: Fish Biology and the Evolution of Fish:
Modules
- The Systematics and Evolution of Fish Species
- The Ecology of Fish
- Fish Physiology
- Functional Morphology
- Fish Behaviour and Evolution
- Experimental Fish Biology
- The Reproduction of Ornamental Fishes
- Aquatic Microbial Ecology
Domain II: Fisheries Management and Fish Conservation:
Modules
- Limnology I (Theoretical Limnology)
- Limnologischer Freilandkurs (Applied Limnology)
- Commercial Inland Fisheries
- Fanggeräte (in German)
- Integrative Fisheries Management
- Fish Conservation
- Sampling and Data Analysis in Fisheries Science
Domain III: Aquaculture
Modules
- Fish Nutrition • Biometry for Aquaculture
- Management of Warm Water Ponds and Fish Breeding
- Salmonid Aquaculture
- Intensive Warm Water Aquaculture
- Aquakulturtechnik (in German)
- Genetics and Reproduction in Fish
- Fish Diseases I (Environmental, Viral, Bacterial and Fungal Diseases of Fish)
- Fish Diseases II (Protozoan and Metazoan Parasites of Fish)
- The successful completion of the master program enables graduates to work in the fields of fish ecology, fisheries management and aquaculture, and may offer them an opportunity for a career in research (basis for access to PhD studies and doctoral programs).
- Graduates are capable of analysing complex relationships throughout aquatic ecosystems and of finding appropriate solutions for issues surrounding management and conservation.
- They are qualified to work across disciplines; in other words, they can combine specialist expertise from the field of fish ecology, fisheries and aquaculture with knowledge from other disciplines, such as limnology or evolutionary biology, as well as agriculture, economics and social and technology studies.
- Graduates have the theoretical, methodological and social skills required to perform scientific work. They have proven their creativity, responsibility and willingness to find innovative solutions for complex research questions.
- Graduates will have gained key qualifications for a broad and rapidly changing field of work. They are capable of comprehending and critically evaluating new knowledge and they are prepared for lifelong education, teamwork and knowledge transfer.
- Most of the modules are offered in English; graduates will have benefited from the improvement and utilisation of their professional English skills.
- The master program allows students to participate in research and development projects.
Content
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Venue
Berlin, Germany
Faculty of Life Sciences
Invalidenstraße 42, 10115 Berlin, R. 1003-1005
Application
Click here to apply: https://www.hu-berlin.de/en/studies/compass.-the-central-information-service-en/...
Cost:
<p class="rtejustify">The semester fee varies every year. In the summer semester 2018 it was 314,39 €.</p>
Prerequisites:
- We seek highly skilled and motivated students in the fields of fisheries/aquaculture, agriculture, biology, ecology, chemistry, environmental/nutritional sciences or geosciences. You don‘t have this background? Please contact us anyway!
- Almost all of the study content is offered in English, creating an enriching international learning atmosphere. We expect English skills in accordance with Level C1 of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
- To ensure that you can communicate in your everyday life, we expect basic German language skills in accordance with Level A1 of the CEFR.
- Prospective students need to prove the successful completion of modules comprising at least 10 ECTS credits in the field of biology/natural sciences.
- There is no numerus clausus.The number of students is restricted to 30 per year, which allows for individual attention from lecturers and assistants. If the number of applicants is higher than the number of study places, we implement a transparent selection process.
- The criteria for the selection process are:
- Qualifying degree from previous studies (final grade): weighting factor: 90%
- Qualifications achieved outside formal study in the field of fisheries and aquatic sciences or agricultural and environmental sciences. Scope: at least 900 hours; weighting factor: 10%. (i.e. in the context of acquiring work experience during an internship, apprenticeship or education).
Application Procedure:
You always apply online, either at Humboldt or at uni-assist. You can apply within the application periods. Please check our information on "Dialogorientiertes Serviceverfahren", if you want to apply for a course that will be allocated by hochschulstart.de. An overview of the number of applications you can find in this figure.
German school leaving certificate/university entrance qualificationy
If you have a German school leaving certificate (Abitur), you can apply directly at Humboldt. You can make three applications and mong these one application for a higher semester.
- At first you have to register at studienplatz.hu-berlin.de
- Please check your data at the end of your application.
- Please send in the documents that are listed at the end of your application in the "Online-Status". These documents must be at Humboldt at the end of the application periods. Please note that we have to receive them; the date stamp is not relevant.
University entrance qualification within the EU and EEA
If you have a school leaving certificate you made within the EU or EEA, you can apply at uni-assist. You can make three applications and among these one application for a higher semester.
Please follow the instructions at uni-assist.
University entrance qualification outside of the EU and EEA
If you have a school leaving certificate you made outside of the EU or EEA, you can apply at uni-assist. You can make one application, either for the first or a higher semester.
Qualification
Qualification: Master of Science
Credits:
Together with the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (HU), we offer an international Master's program focusing on the interface of aquatic science, sustainable ecosystem management and food production.
In addition to knowledge of the characteristics of habitat types in lakes and rivers, students also gain an understanding of the effects of human intervention. The goal of the program is also to teach all important aspects of aquaculture: concepts for rearing, nutrition, assessment and design of possible investment sites as well as approaches for improved sustainability and product quality.
The cooperation between HU and IGB offers students a close link between teaching and practice. This cooperation results in technical and methodological synergy effects: The students enjoy studying in an excellent learning environment at the Humboldt University, which has been awarded the title of "Excellence University", and at the same time gain a sound insight into the applied scientific work at the IGB.
The study program is aimed at highly qualified and motivated Bachelor graduates in the fields of biology, ecology, fisheries or water sciences. Almost all study content is offered in English. This allows an enriching international learning atmosphere within the courses.
Our study program is exceptional in that it covers three different domains: “Fish Biology and the Evolution of Fish” and “Fisheries Management and Fish Conservation” as well as “Aquaculture”. Here you can find a short overview of what you can expect in your course of study
Domain I: Fish Biology and the Evolution of Fish:
Modules
- The Systematics and Evolution of Fish Species
- The Ecology of Fish
- Fish Physiology
- Functional Morphology
- Fish Behaviour and Evolution
- Experimental Fish Biology
- The Reproduction of Ornamental Fishes
- Aquatic Microbial Ecology
Domain II: Fisheries Management and Fish Conservation:
Modules
- Limnology I (Theoretical Limnology)
- Limnologischer Freilandkurs (Applied Limnology)
- Commercial Inland Fisheries
- Fanggeräte (in German)
- Integrative Fisheries Management
- Fish Conservation
- Sampling and Data Analysis in Fisheries Science
Domain III: Aquaculture
Modules
- Fish Nutrition • Biometry for Aquaculture
- Management of Warm Water Ponds and Fish Breeding
- Salmonid Aquaculture
- Intensive Warm Water Aquaculture
- Aquakulturtechnik (in German)
- Genetics and Reproduction in Fish
- Fish Diseases I (Environmental, Viral, Bacterial and Fungal Diseases of Fish)
- Fish Diseases II (Protozoan and Metazoan Parasites of Fish)
You always apply online, either at Humboldt or at uni-assist. You can apply within the application periods. Please check our information on "Dialogorientiertes Serviceverfahren", if you want to apply for a course that will be allocated by hochschulstart.de. An overview of the number of applications you can find in this figure.
German school leaving certificate/university entrance qualificationy
If you have a German school leaving certificate (Abitur), you can apply directly at Humboldt. You can make three applications and mong these one application for a higher semester.
- At first you have to register at studienplatz.hu-berlin.de
- Please check your data at the end of your application.
- Please send in the documents that are listed at the end of your application in the "Online-Status". These documents must be at Humboldt at the end of the application periods. Please note that we have to receive them; the date stamp is not relevant.
University entrance qualification within the EU and EEA
If you have a school leaving certificate you made within the EU or EEA, you can apply at uni-assist. You can make three applications and among these one application for a higher semester.
Please follow the instructions at uni-assist.
University entrance qualification outside of the EU and EEA
If you have a school leaving certificate you made outside of the EU or EEA, you can apply at uni-assist. You can make one application, either for the first or a higher semester.
- The successful completion of the master program enables graduates to work in the fields of fish ecology, fisheries management and aquaculture, and may offer them an opportunity for a career in research (basis for access to PhD studies and doctoral programs).
- Graduates are capable of analysing complex relationships throughout aquatic ecosystems and of finding appropriate solutions for issues surrounding management and conservation.
- They are qualified to work across disciplines; in other words, they can combine specialist expertise from the field of fish ecology, fisheries and aquaculture with knowledge from other disciplines, such as limnology or evolutionary biology, as well as agriculture, economics and social and technology studies.
- Graduates have the theoretical, methodological and social skills required to perform scientific work. They have proven their creativity, responsibility and willingness to find innovative solutions for complex research questions.
- Graduates will have gained key qualifications for a broad and rapidly changing field of work. They are capable of comprehending and critically evaluating new knowledge and they are prepared for lifelong education, teamwork and knowledge transfer.
- Most of the modules are offered in English; graduates will have benefited from the improvement and utilisation of their professional English skills.
- The master program allows students to participate in research and development projects.
- We seek highly skilled and motivated students in the fields of fisheries/aquaculture, agriculture, biology, ecology, chemistry, environmental/nutritional sciences or geosciences. You don‘t have this background? Please contact us anyway!
- Almost all of the study content is offered in English, creating an enriching international learning atmosphere. We expect English skills in accordance with Level C1 of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
- To ensure that you can communicate in your everyday life, we expect basic German language skills in accordance with Level A1 of the CEFR.
- Prospective students need to prove the successful completion of modules comprising at least 10 ECTS credits in the field of biology/natural sciences.
- There is no numerus clausus.The number of students is restricted to 30 per year, which allows for individual attention from lecturers and assistants. If the number of applicants is higher than the number of study places, we implement a transparent selection process.
- The criteria for the selection process are:
- Qualifying degree from previous studies (final grade): weighting factor: 90%
- Qualifications achieved outside formal study in the field of fisheries and aquatic sciences or agricultural and environmental sciences. Scope: at least 900 hours; weighting factor: 10%. (i.e. in the context of acquiring work experience during an internship, apprenticeship or education).
