Overview

Biology - Microbial and Plant Biotechnology from University of Kaiserslautern-Landau provides the foundation for applied research topics that are studied in the groups involved in this specialisation, namely: Infection mechanisms of bacterial and fungal pathogens of man and plants, and their resistance mechanisms against antimicrobial drugs; potential and optimization of microorganisms for the synthesis of a multitude of useful compounds; mechanisms of crop plants to achieve high yields and tolerance against abiotic and biotic stress factors; strategies to improve crop yield and quality, as well as stress resistance.

Students at Biology - Microbial and Plant Biotechnology from University of Kaiserslautern-Landau will:

acquire knowledge in the molecular biology of pro- and eukaryotic cells,

learn modern methods in their investigation and genetic manipulation.

become familiar with the concepts of systems biology and bioinformatics, and their practical application.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Molecular Biotechnology

Protein Biophysics

Plant Pathology

Genetics, Genomics and Epigenetics

Molecular Microbiology

Plant Acclimation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

6

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kaiserslautern, Germany

Disciplines

Biology Microbiology Botany View 69 other Masters in Biology 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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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor of Science in Biology or related field

Subject-specific scientific knowledge

Proficiency in English

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

At TUK you pay the so-called social contribution per semester of EUR 275

Living costs

Kaiserslautern

Germany

630 - 1000 EUR / month

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Students at Biology - Microbial and Plant Biotechnology from University of Kaiserslautern-Landau will:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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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

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Living costs

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