Microbiology and Infection Biology - Master

The program is admission-restricted and starts every year in the winter semester with 25 places.

In addition to the usual application documents, we expect the following certificates:

• Bachelor´s degree in biology or comparable subject with a minimum grade of 2.50
• German language skills at level A2
• English language skills at level B2
• OPTIONAL: admission test

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 31

Informations about Master Application

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• Bachelor´s degree in biology or comparable subject with a minimum grade of 2.50
• A ranking list will be drawn up among the participants. The maximum score to be achieved is 57 points. This is calculated as follows:
• up to 30 points for bachelor grade or average grade achieved so far
• up to 20 points for a written admission test
• up to 5 points for special achievements
• 2 points for the quality of the completed program

• We will offer a total of 25 places to the highest scoring applicants per year.

  You need to have at least 12 points at the end of the selection process, to be elegible for admission.

• For more information, check out our homepage

• German language skills at level A2
  • Goethe A2
  • Telc A2
  • ÖSD A2
  • German as native language

  • BSc degree with German as teaching language

     

• English language skills at level B2

  • TOEFL (79 IBT or 550 PBT)
  • IELTS 6,5
  • IB Diploma with English as teaching language
  • Cambridge Certificate FCE, CAE, CPE, level B2 or higher
  • a recognized higher education entrance qualification obtained in English and in a country whose official language is English
  • BSc degree from a country with English as offical language

  • notification of English level B2 or higher on higher education entrance qualification, e.g. Abiturzeugnis

     

  Please note that other certificates cannot be considered!

Learn about the microbes that are all around us and shape our daily lives!

The Master's program 'Microbiology and Infection Biology' will give you an excellent insight into the multifaceted world of microbes, providing fundamental knowledge in microbiology and infection biology, cutting edge research in renowned laboratories and a high number of hands-on courses. Join us for a great study experience at one of Germanys Universities of Excellence.

• many hands-on courses
• very good opportunities for stays abroad
• highly connected to our cluster of excellence cmfi
• closely interlinked with the CIB (Cellular and Immunological Biosciences) Master's degree program
• Interfaculty program with a broad research focus (medicine, ecology, biotechnology, physiology, infection biology, bioinformatics, geomicrobiology ...)

• closely interlinked with the CIB (Cellular and Immunological Biosciences) Master's degree program
• highly connected to our cluster of excellence cmfi
• strongly networked with working groups at Tübingen University Hospital

      Networks for stays abroad

• Erasmus
• Civis

The Master of Science Microbiology and Infection Biology is a two years program with a total 120 ECTS credits. 

There is a high proportion of practical work in almost all modules. 

The first year will equip you with broad foundation in microbiology and you will learn state-of-the-art molecular biology and biochemistry methods and bioinformatics. In addition, you can sharpen your profile by freely choosing modules from different research areas.

In the second year, experimental work in our laboratories is planned, as well as training in scientific communication.

For more information about the curriculum, check our homepage

We offer places for short stays abroad every year with an internal application process:

• 2 places for a 7 weeks lab practical at the University Aix-Marseille (counted with 12 ECTS credits as Research Module I)

Erasmus

Selected students can apply for support via Erasmus+ internship (long-term mobility) to cover the costs of travel and housing.

Regardless of this, the Department of Biology is happy to support you in your plans to study abroad, e.g. via Erasmus.

A good oppurtunity for short-term travels abroad are CIVIS-courses which are free and open to all students enrolled at the University of Tübingen.

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.

After completing a Master's degree in microbiology, there are various career fields to choose from:

• PhD
• Industrial jobs in pharma, biotech, hygiene, food ... (research and development, quality management, ... )
• patent attorney
• science management / science communication

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.

Doctorate in one of the Tübingen Microbiology Research Groups with structured graduate program IGIM

You can find open positions on the usual job portals or on the website of the cmfi Cluster of Excellence, the University of Tübingen or the University Hospital Tübingen

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