Master of Science Molecular Life Sciences: Microbiology, Biotechnology and Biochemistry

The research oriented MSc/PhD program of the Faculty of Biology and Psychology and the Faculty for Chemisty offers project-based training in Microbiology, Biochemistry and Molecular Plant Sciences. The curriculum comprises lectures with initial practical courses and subsequent individual research projects applying high-end technology. The program is taught completely in English.

Subjects:
The presentation of the programme (pdf) of our past Master information day gives an overview on structure and departments. The programme offers courses with special emphasis on:

• General and applied microbiology
• Genetics and eukaryotic microbiology
• Cell and molecular biology of plant-microbe-interactions
• Applied bioinformatics in molecular biosciences
• Structural Biochemistry
• Biochemistry and Biophysics
• Enzyme catalysis and biological chemistry

Application period for applicants
* from non EU-countries: 1. Jan - 15. Feb
* from EU-countries: 1.April - 15.May.
* Lottery decision on vacant places: 1 September - 15 September
Applications are accepted exclusively via the electronic online portal.

Admission Qualification

• Bachelor degree in a related field of study (6 semester)
• Proof of proficiency in English at least of C1 level (e.g. UniCert III, IELTS Band 6)
• Proof of proficiency in German at least of B1 level

Detailed information on the admission to the program