Overview

The lecturers in the Master's program in Molecular Biosciences investigate the aforementioned fundamental molecular questions using single-celled organisms (archaea, bacteria, yeasts, algae) as well as plants.

The Molecular Biosciences Master offered by Goethe University Frankfurt:

is research-oriented,
It serves to provide in-depth training on fundamental molecular issues in genetics, biochemistry, microbiology, physiology, cell biology and biotechnology.
It includes intensive training in various methodological and conceptual areas of the aforementioned fields.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Plant Biochemistry
Bioinformatics – from sequence to function
Plant Physiology
RNA Biology

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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80

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Disciplines

Molecular Sciences View 38 other Masters in Molecular Sciences in Germany

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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 in biosciences or a related subject area with a standard period of study of at least 6 semesters/180 CP. Equivalent German or international degrees in the same or a related subject area with a standard period of study of at least 6 semesters/180 CP are also accepted.

Proof of sufficient English language skills (level B2)

Letter of motivation in English language

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

Free
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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

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The Molecular Biosciences Master offered by Goethe University Frankfurt:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Frankfurt am Main

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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