Cellular and Molecular Plant Biology - Master

After March 15th, 2024, enrolment in the first semester will no longer be possible, as the degree programme will be discontinued and replaced by the degree programme "Cellular and Immunological Biosciences" (new deadline for applications: May, 31st).

1. Bachelor's degree in biology or closely related subject with a final grade of 2.50 or better.
2. For the Master's program, English language skills (see next field for details)
3. International applicants without a German-language university entrance qualification must prove German language skills (see next field for details)

The languages of study and examination in the Master's program are English, and, to a smaller extent, German (elective classes).

English language skills must be proven by TOEFL (79), or IELTS 6.5, or native English speaker, or English-language bachelor's degree (from a country with English as an official language), or Cambridge Certificate FCA, CAE, CPE (level B2). Skills can also be proven by English as a first foreign language consistently up to the Abitur (final mark "gut" or better).

International applicants without a German-language university entrance qualification must provide evidence of German language skills by DSH1, Telc B1, TestDaF 3333, or Goethe-Zertifikat B1, exclusively.

It is a so-called "mono-master", i.e. the study is done in one scientific subject.

The course imparts knowledge about the diverse life processes in plants at the biochemical, molecular, cellular as well as physiological level. The theoretical approaches, principles and methods in the life sciences as well as the special features of molecular life processes in plants are taught. The program focuses on the in-depth scientific study of the molecular mechanisms that control plant development and adaptation processes to the animate and inanimate environment, as well as the interplay between developmental and adaptive processes.

The language of the program is English, some elective courses are in German.

Further information can be found in the program flyer.

For more information on the "MSc Cellular and Molecular Biology of Plants", please see the program flyer.

The Department of Biology achieves excellent results in all Germany-wide university rankings, both in teaching and research. Results can be found hier (registration required).

See also the Biology webpage.

All further information about the study program "MSc Cellular and Molecular Biology of Plants" can be found here.

Information from the Biology Department on studying abroad can be found here.

Optional time abroad
You may choose to spend some time abroad as part of any study program. You should start planning it 12 to 18 months before your departure. 
Here you will find general information and advice on studying abroad. In addition, some departments have their own subject-specific services providing information on studying abroad.

In the winter semester 2023/24, the Department of Biology has approximately 1450 students enrolled for all degrees. The enrollees are distributed among the following degree programs, among others:

Detailed information about the program as well as the module handbook can be found here.

Here you can find the study and examination regulations of the MSc "ZMBP"

Information about possible career fields can be found on the biology webpage

Further information:

academics

http://www.vbio.de

Advice and internships
The University’s Career Service assists with careers orientation and getting started in your profession. Jobs and internships can be found in the Praxisportal.

Following the master's degree, students have the opportunity to pursue a doctorate. Information about the doctorate can be found on the websites of the Faculty of Science.

Here you can find all information about the alumni Tübingen.