Molecular Life Sciences: Microbiology, Biotechnology and Biochemistry (M.Sc.)
Features
The international programme provides research-oriented, interdisciplinary training in microbiology, genetics, molecular and cell biology, biochemistry and structural biology on the highest levels. The innovative framework ensures rapid progress from intensive course training to participation in research projects. Our graduates are specifically qualified for subsequent PhD programmes of the Faculty of Biology and Psychology and a career in life sciences.
- Name:
- Molecular Life Sciences: Microbiology, Biotechnology and Biochemistry
- Degree:
- Master of Science (M.Sc.)
- Teaching language:
- English
- Standard period of study:
- 4 semesters
- Start of studies:
- Winter semester
- Admission:
- Restricted (Application to the faculty)
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Contents
The Master’s programme Molecular Life Sciences: Microbiology, Biotechnology and Biochemistry (M.Sc.) is held in the English language and comprises the subject areas:
- General and Applied Microbiology
- Molecular Genetics and Microbial Cell Biology
- Cell and Molecular Biology of Plant-Microbe-Interactions
- Structural Biochemistry
- Biochemistry and Biophysics
- Enzyme Catalysis and Biological Chemistry
The lectures with introductory methods courses and consecutive individual research projects convey special knowledge of microbiology as well as on current issues in molecular biology and biochemistry. State-of-the-art-techniques and a variety of bacterial, fungal and plant model organisms are used to answer current questions. The programme is conducted in an active research environment with high international standing.
Structure
The research-oriented Master’s programme typically follows a Bachelor’s programme in Biology or Biosciences. Fundamental knowledge of the subject and its methods are first conveyed in core and later in advanced modules. Key competence modules additionally convey further occupational qualifying competencies.
Semester 4
Master thesisApplication
Application deadlines
- 1 January to 15 February for applicants who are not EU citizens and do not hold an EU bachelor's degree (start of studies in October)
- April 1 to May 15 for applicants who are EU citizens or hold an EU bachelor's degree (start of studies in October)
Requirements
- a Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS or at least 3 years of full time studies) in Biology or a related field with proof of
- at least 65 ECTS in Biology and at least 25 ECTS in Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Informatics, OR
- at least 60 ECTS in Biology and at least 30 ECTS in Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Informatics.
- Application is also possible for students who passed at least 5/6 of their Bachelor (equivalent to at least 150 of 180 ECTS).
Language requirements
- Proficiency in English level C1 (according to CEFR), if English it not your first language (accepted certificates).
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Academic Advising
Bettina Marth
Study Advisory Office Biology
Wilhelm-Weber-Str. 2
DE-37073 Göttingen