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Molecular Life Sciences: Microbiology, Biotechnology and Biochemistry (M.Sc.)

Features

The international programme provides research-oriented, interdisciplinary training in microbiology, genetics, molecular and cell biology, biochemistry and structural biology on the highest levels. The innovative framework ensures rapid progress from intensive course training to participation in research projects. Our graduates are specifically qualified for subsequent PhD programmes of the Faculty of Biology and Psychology and a career in life sciences.

Name:
Molecular Life Sciences: Microbiology, Biotechnology and Biochemistry
Degree:
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Teaching language:
English
Standard period of study:
4 semesters
Start of studies:
Winter semester
Admission:
Restricted
(Application to the faculty)
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Contents

The Master’s programme Molecular Life Sciences: Microbiology, Biotechnology and Biochemistry (M.Sc.) is held in the English language and comprises the subject areas:

  • General and Applied Microbiology
  • Molecular Genetics and Microbial Cell Biology
  • Cell and Molecular Biology of Plant-Microbe-Interactions
  • Structural Biochemistry
  • Biochemistry and Biophysics
  • Enzyme Catalysis and Biological Chemistry

The lectures with introductory methods courses and consecutive individual research projects convey special knowledge of microbiology as well as on current issues in molecular biology and biochemistry. State-of-the-art-techniques and a variety of bacterial, fungal and plant model organisms are used to answer current questions. The programme is conducted in an active research environment with high international standing.

Language requirements

Excellent knowledge of English (certified); knowledge of German language is required.

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Structure

Structure

The research-oriented Master’s programme typically follows a Bachelor’s programme in Biology or Biosciences. Fundamental knowledge of the subject and its methods are first conveyed in core and later in advanced modules. Key competence modules additionally convey further occupational qualifying competencies.

Semester 1

Core module Core module Key competence modules

Semester 2

Profile module Core module Key competence modules

Semester 3

Advanced module I Advanced module II Scientific project management

Semester 4

Master thesis

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Regulations

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Application

Previous Education

  • B.Sc. Degree or equivalent
  • at least 150 ECTS at the time of application
  • Eligibility:
    • at least 125 ECTS in the field of life sciences
      • thereof at least 75 ECTS (about 1800 hours) in Biology/Biochemistry
      • at least 30 ECTS (about 750 hours) in Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry/Informatics

Language Requirements

  • If German is not your first language, you must provide proof of proficiency in German at level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
  • If English is not your first language, you must provide proof of proficiency in English at level C1 of the CEFR.
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Contact

Contact

Study and examination advice

Bettina Marth
Wilhelm-Weber-Str. 2
37073 Göttingen

Tel. +49 551 39 28910
studienberatung@biologie.uni-goettingen.de

Study Advisory Office

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