Overview
Key facts
The Elite Master of Science in Human Biology - Principles of Health and Disease at Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) Munich is an interdisciplinary, research- and competency-oriented program that provides a deep understanding of how health and disease work.
Based on the social challenges in biomedical science today, such as widespread diseases, the increasing importance of precision medicine, the ageing population and the processing of big data, there is a growing demand for highly-skilled, qualified young scientists. The program will fulfil this demand by educating distinguished students at the intersection of biology and medicine in a first-rate area of biomedical science. Up to 30 highly motivated and engaged students will be educated and supported to become outstanding researchers by exceptional, experienced and internationally acclaimed professors.
Programme Structure
- The program focuses on five main topics: “Cell Biology, Stem Cells and Epigenetics”, “Molecular Microbiology and Infection Biology”, “Molecular Oncology”, “Neurosciences” and “Cardiovascular and Lung Research”.
- Our aim is to offer our students comprehensive preparation for meeting future challenges in a science-related professional careers within the field of biomedicine.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- München, Germany
Disciplines
Biology Health Sciences Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 25 other Masters in Health Sciences in GermanyWhat students do after studying
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
- A bachelor's degree with at least 180 ECTS credits or equivalent in biology, human biology or a related subject (e.g. Biomedical Science, Bioinformatics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Medicine, Physics, Biophysics).
- Your bachelor's curriculum should include a final research project (bachelor thesis) with a written thesis credited with at least 10 ECTS-credits.
- A transcript of records from your bachelor's degree, indicating your grade point average. If you are currently a bachelor student, you should submit a transcript of records with an ECTS credits level of at least 120 ECTS credits and a preliminary grade point average.
- Proficiency in English.
- Transcript of records from the bachelor’s program, which includes all completed courses and obtained grades
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Tuition Fee
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FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.
- Each semester all students must pay the fees for the Munich Student Union.
- No tuition fees are charged.
Living costs for München
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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