Overview

At Molecular Life Sciences - Microbiology, Biotechnology and Biochemistry from University of Göttingen 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.

Careers

Our graduates are specifically qualified for subsequent PhD programmes of the Faculty of Biology and Psychology and a career in life sciences.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

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

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in German

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

76

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology Molecular Sciences Ecology View 43 other Masters in Molecular Sciences in Germany

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

76

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

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

Proof of language proficiency required for the degree programme

Statutory declaration (Eidesstattliche Versicherung) (not mandatory when applying for a higher semester

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per semester during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per semester during 24 months.

Winter Semester Fee: €403.92

Summer Semester Fee:€344.25

Living costs for Göttingen

730 - 1100 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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