Microbiology and Infection Biology - Master

Neu ab Wintersemester 2024/2025 - zunächst nur erstes Fachsemester

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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.

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• 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

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.

The Master of Science Microbiology and Infection Biology is a two years program with a total 120 ECTS credits. All modules except for the Elective Modules and the courses of the Interdisciplinary Module are graded and will contributed to the overall grade of the Master´s degree.

The first year will euqip 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.

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.

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.