Overview

Program Details

The Physical Biology of Cells and Cell Interactions program offered by Goethe University Frankfurt provides students with an understanding of fundamental eukaryotic life processes, from cell growth, cell-cell communication, and differentiation to hormonal, inflammatory, and angiogenic signal transduction processes and aging. These processes are investigated in various animal and plant model systems at the cell, tissue, and whole model organism levels. The program's experimental and conceptual approaches encompass state-of-the-art methods in cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, immunology, genetics, (neuro)physiology, and morphological analysis. A particular emphasis is placed on various advanced microscopy techniques and applications for the in vivo analysis of tissues and multicellular model systems, as well as on data analysis.

From the first semester onward, the program offers a combination of theoretical courses and hands-on experimental activities. In addition to the fundamentals of their respective sub-disciplines, students are introduced to the current state of international research and acquire career-relevant skills that enable interdisciplinary research, independent scientific thinking, and responsible action.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Cell Biology

Current Concepts in Cell Biology

Molecular Concepts of Disease

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in German

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in life science, biomedicine or other natural sciences (medicine, psychology, chemistry, physics, mathematics), with a standard study period of six semesters.

If the degree is pending, apply with 80% of the required credits and provide:

proof of matriculation.
detailed certificate of current study status including average grade
expected Bachelor's completion date.
Proof of English proficiency

Motivation Letter

English motivation letter (2 pages max, 12 pt. font, 1.5 line spacing), covering:
motivation for MSc Physical Biology of Cells and Cell Interactions
key interests in program topics and scientific fields
career goals and study objectives
laboratory/professional experience
bachelor thesis title and summary
bachelor's degree grade
experimental methods used in Bachelor thesis
signed declaration that the motivation letter was prepared independently and without external help

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Although tuition fees have been abolished, a semester fee of €381.28 still applies.

Living costs

Frankfurt am Main

Germany

941 - 1519 EUR / month

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

Funding

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