The international Master's program Biochemistry at Freie Universität Berlin is offered to students from Germany and abroad and is entirely held in English.
Biochemistry, M.Sc.
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The program offers an excellent theoretical and practical training that thoroughly prepares graduates for a further career in the life sciences. A bachelor’s degree in biochemistry or a related field is a prerequisite to enter the Master’s program and should demonstrate a sufficient level of theoretical and practical training. All courses are held in English and comprise a basic lecture series covering major aspects of current biochemical research from a broad range of fields.
The practical course work comprises methods modules of 2-4 weeks that convey in-depth knowledge of particular methods in the areas of structural biology, molecular biology or molecular medicine. Further on, individual 9 week projects are performed in groups within the department or in one of the many affiliated laboratories. Many students perform one of these lab rotations abroad to gain international research experience; scholarships are available to support and encourage such projects. A Master's thesis of six months performed in a selected research group normally completes the studies. As of 2016, a fast-track option is planned that allows excellent students to directly pursue their PhD after 3 semesters without the requirement for a Master’s thesis.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Biomolecular X-ray crystallography
- Advanced X-ray crystallography
- Biological NMR spectroscopy
- Quantitative fluorescence microscopy
- Biophysical methods
- Protein engineering
- Nucleic acid technology
- Protein analysis and microsequencing
- Bioanalytical mass spectrometry and proteomic analysis
- Alternative splicing and protein-RNA interaction
- Molecular cell biology
- Membrane protein expression in cell-free systems
- Production and biophysical analysis of selected membrane proteins
- Cell biology and signal transduction
- Molecular pharmacology and cellular signal transduction
- Analyzing musculoskeletal development in vivo
- Self-replicating protein particles in neurodegenerative diseases
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 24 months
- Credits 60 ECTS
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
English Language Requirements
You only need to take one of these language tests:
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80The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120. Read more about TOEFL iBT ®.
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550The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks. Read more about TOEFL®PBT.
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5The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
Academic Requirements
- Graduation certificate
- Official transcript of records
- Official translations of all certificates if issued in any language other than German or English
- Proof of English knowledge
- Sufficient knowledge of German
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Living costs for Berlin
- 836 - 1340 EUR/monthLiving Costs
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