Application and admission for MSc program Molecular Life Sciences: Microbiology, Biotechnology and Biochemistry
Admission qualification
Bachelor degree / EligibilityEligibility is demonstrated by
- Holding an Bachelor or equivalent degree (180 ECTS or at least 3 years of full time studies) in Biosciences or a related field.
Eligibility is defined by at least 125 ECTS in the field of life sciences thereof at least 75 ECTS in Biology and at least 30 ECTS in Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry/Informatics - If the Bachelor studies are not finished before the end of the application period, eligibility will be assesed based on your current transcript of records (equivalent to at least 150 ECTS)
Proof of language proficiencies
For non-native speakers adequate language skills are demonstrated by
- German certificate: B1 (according to CEFR). The German language skills are required to facilitate a good integration of the students.
- English certificate: C1 (according to CEFR), UniCert III, TOEFL or equivalent test
Applicants with a Bachelor's degree which is not acquired in the EU (non-EU applicants) need to participate in an online assessment test (link will be provided via e-mail).
Application
The application and admission procedure is separated based on the citizenship and bachelor's degree.- Application for non-EU citizens/non-EU bachelor’s degree holder (application period 1. January - 15. February)
- Application for EU citizens/EU bachelor’s degree holder (application period 1. April - 15. May)
Lottery procedure
Application for lottery procedure: application period tbaIf there are still free places in the program past the regularly application procedure, these places are assigned by a lottery procedure. Applicants for the MSc/PhD program Molecular Life Sciences: Microbiology, Biotechnology and Biochemistry should register to apply for the lottery procedure via the online portal. Registration will be will be announced here as soon as possible after the first enrolment period.