a) B.Sc. Degree in Biology with a grade of 2.50 or better (German grading system)
For applicants with a “Non-Biology” Bachelor's degree which is closely related to biology, a minimum of 30 ECTS credits in relevant subjects (related to the content of the desired degree programme) is required.

b) Evidence of English language proficiency (minimum level B2)
TOEFL (79 IBT or 550 PBT), or IELTS 6.5, or Cambridge Certificate FCE, CAE, CPE (at least level B2), or a recognized higher education entrance qualification or a BSc degree from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK, or the U.S., or proof of English proficiency at level B2 (or higher) on a higher education entrance qualification (such as the „Abiturzeugnis“).

c) German language certificate (required for international applicants, minimum level A2)
Goethe A2, or Telc A2, or ÖSD A2, or German as a native language, or BSc degree with German as the language of instruction. For details about the accepted type of certificates (level A2!) see https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/96940

Please note that we do not require any letters of recommendation!

All documents & certificates must be submitted before the application deadline on 31 May. This deadline cannot be extended under any circumstances.

A list of available M.Sc. programmes at the Department of Biology can be found here.

The application portal can be found here.

According to the selection statutes for the degree courses M.Sc. Biodiversity, Ecology and Evolution, M.Sc. Cellular and Immunological Biosciences, and M.Sc. Neurobiology you can receive bonus points as follows

• Completed vocational training with work experience in a recognised vocational qualification: up to 0.5;
• Completed vocational training in a recognised vocational qualification without work experience: up to 0.4;
• Scientific awards related to biology are assessed on a case-by-case basis: up to 0.5;
• Publications in scientific journals (peer-reviewed journals) related to biology or related disciplines are assessed on a case-by-case basis: up to 0.5;
• Certified involvement in university bodies/committees: 0.1.

The bonus points will be used to increase your GPA during the selection process up to a maximum of 0.5. For example, a bonus of 0.1 will “increase” a GPA of 2.2 (German system) to 2.1.

For M.Sc. Microbiology and Infection Biology, please check here.

Please note that we do not require any letters of recommendation!

As all Master’s programmes have restricted admission even in the later semesters, you must submit an application. If there is a place available on your chosen programme and you can demonstrate sufficient prior learning, you may be admitted. 
If you have any further questions, please contact the programme coordinators for your new course or the Biology Student Advisory Service.