How to prepare for Master's in Europe

[Pearson13]

Hello,

I am currently doing a Major in Biology and I am still trying a few courses before I settle on my Minor. I am hoping to study a Master's in Europe in the future (country undecided) and wanted to understand whether I should keep any considerations in mind when choosing my courses here?

I heard that European schools have UCITS credits and that they might look down on Minors when it comes to applying for Master's?

Basically, any personal experiences or info would be relevant!

Thank you!

[Leojames26]

Going for a Master's in Europe sounds exciting! Just a couple of quick tips on picking your courses since you're looking into that.

First up, Europe's big on the ECTS credit system. Basically, this means they measure course work in a specific way, so check if your current courses will match up or translate well into ECTS credits. Your academic advisor at your university should be able to help sort this out.

As for your minor, don't sweat it too much. European unis usually focus more on what you did in your major, especially for Master's programs. Just make sure whatever you choose as a minor complements your major or the field you're aiming to get your Master’s in.

If you can, maybe shoot an email to the admissions offices of the schools you're interested in. They can give you the most accurate advice. And tapping into some alumni or student forums could give you the real scoop.

That’s about it, really. Best of luck with it all! Sounds like you're headed for an awesome adventure.