MSc Coordinator of the Master in Anthropology

 Dr. Tony Weingrill (tony.weingrill * iea.uzh.ch)

Study Coordinator

PD Dr. Karin Isler (studienkoordination * biol.uzh.ch)

OVERVIEW

Anthropology investigates human evolution from the angle of evolutionary biology. Two main fields are covered at the University of Zurich. Evolutionary behavioral sciences looks into the development and tradition of behavioral characteristics in humans and their closest relatives in both laboratory and field studies and also employs theoretical sociobiological models. Paleoanthropology addresses the physical fundamentals and functional morphology aspects of human evolution and especially the fossil record of the hominids and the non-human primates.

MASTER'S DEGREE COURSE

The Master’s program in anthropology comprises lectures and block courses on phylogeny, morphology, the behavior and genetics of humans and other primates and the mathematical modeling of these, plus the history of anthropology. Students can combine these modules with a broad range of courses from other Master's programs, including human biology, systematics and evolution, behavioral sciences, paleontology and genetics.

GUIDELINES

COMPULSORY MASTER'S PROGRAMME IN ANTHROPOLOGY (at least 90 ECTS credits)

A Learning Agreement has to be worked out at the start of the MSc.

Detailed information (PDF, 151 KB) about the Master's in the concentration Anthropology

General Information on the Master's in Biology

¹ One day in September or February. The module should be taken before writing the Master’s Thesis.

² Modules in Evolutionary Anthropology amounting to at least 15 ECTS credits, as listed below. A maximum of 12 ECTS from block courses (WP2) can be counted toward the Master's degree, including compulsory block courses and courses completed during the Bachelor's degree and transferred to the Master's. Further possibilties see Detailed information (PDF, 151 KB) .

³Elective modules worth 5 ECTS can be selected from UZH and ETH Zurich, subject to the relevant requirements and approval by the Master's thesis supervisor and Master's coordinator. Modules must be Master's-level. Introductory Bachelor's modules in Biology, Biomedicine or Biodiversity are not eligible. The supervisor advises on the suitablility of elective modules. Research internships cannot be credited toward the Master's degree. The supervisor or Master's coordinator can require additional modules beyond 20 ECTS of coursework to address knowledge gaps relevant to the Master's specialisation or project. These must be included in the Learning agreement. More information on coursework

BLOCK COURSES

COURSES

RESEARCH GROUPS LEADERS FOR MASTER THESES