Molecular Cell Biology and Immunology - Master

From winter semester 24/25, 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).

    •    Bachelor's degree in biology or closely related subject with a final grade of 2.50 or better.
    •    English language skills B2 (see next field for details)
    •    International applicants without a German-language university entrance qualification must prove German language skills B1 (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 master's program in Molecular Cell Biology & Immunology (MCBI) imparts knowledge about the complex processes involved in the regulation of cellular and immunological processes in humans and animals. The focus of this specialization is the in-depth scientific examination of molecular mechanisms that control the functions and behavior of cells and lead to disease when they are defective. Experimental objects of investigation are model organisms such as Drosophila or Caenorhabditis and cell cultures of animal or human single cells. Experimental results are used to derive knowledge or conclusions about e.g. cell functions in the cell structure, cell differentiation or organ development. Immunological processes are considered in particular in relation to disease-related dysfunctions, such as those found in immunodeficiencies or tumor immunology.

Languages of study and examination are German and English.

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

See also the webpage biology

All further information about the study program can be found here.

All further information about the study program "MSc Molecular Cell Biology and Immunology" 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 Molecular Cell Biology and Immunolgy

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

Further information:

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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.