a B.Sc. degree with a grade of 2.5 or better (German grading system)
for applications with a Bachelor's degree that was obtained in a natural science other than biology: at least equivalents of 30 ECTS credits in subjects relevant to the Master's degree program, i.e. molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, genetics, microbiology, and/or molecular neuroscience
Language certificates (!!! updated on January 15, 2026 !!!)
all applications: evidence of English language knowledge (level B2 minimum):
TOEFL (79 IBT or 550 PBT)
IELTS 6.5
Cambridge Certificate FCE, CAE, CPE, level B2 or higher
an IB Diploma in accordance with the regulations of the International Baccalaureate Organisation, with English as the language of instruction
a German entrance qualification for universities (e.g. Abiturzeugnis) stating the level B2 for English
a German entrance qualification for universities (e.g. Abiturzeugnis) with English as a subject from at least Year 8 to the final year, with a final grade of at least ‘good’
an entrance qualification for universities (e.g. A-levels) – obtained in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK or the USA – and with sufficient evidence from the institution that the language of instruction and examination for the qualification was English; this only applies to degrees obtained at institutions within the aforementioned English-speaking countries (no branches in other countries, no distance learning)
completed degree programme of at least two years' duration – obtained in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK or the USA – and with sufficient evidence from the institution that the language of instruction and examination for the degree was English; this only applies to degrees obtained at institutions within the aforementioned English-speaking countries (no branches in other countries, no distance learning)
international applications: evidence of German language knowledge (level A2 minimum):
The application portal for the MSc CIB opens in April / early May.
Application deadline: May 31
Admission procedure
the admission procedure starts within days after the application deadline
bonus points (up to a total of 0.5 points) will be awarded for completed professional trainings / apprenticeships, scientifc achievements like e.g. publications, and involvement in university committees
all complete applications are ranked by their B.Sc. degree corrected by the bonus points
after approval by the admission committee, the first round of admission starts in June
top applications will be admitted in one or several rounds of admissions until 45 students accepted an offered place
