Overview

This Molecular Life Sciences programme at Friedrich Schiller University Jena primary focus of these analyses is - in both a theoretical and a practical sense - molecular network analyses on various levels (genomic, proteomic, and metabolomics).

Key Facts

In the first year of the Molecular Life Sciences programme at Friedrich Schiller University Jena, students will already take three advanced courses from the areas of developmental biology, cell biology, molecular genetics, system biology, and biophysics in addition to the core courses required for all students.

In the second year, students will gain more profound knowledge and understanding of a specialisation area of their choice by completing both an internship focusing on methods and directed research in a project internship.

Careers

After completing this programme, graduates are qualified for positions in related industries, especially biotechnology.

They may also choose to pursue additional academic qualifications (PhD), such as in the areas of bioinformatics, biochemistry, developmental biology, evolution biology, genetics, microbiology, molecular medicine, molecular biology, system biology, and cell biology.

The Friedrich Schiller University as well as many other universities in Germany and abroad offer PhD programmes in these fields.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Molecular Developmental Biology

Molecular Genetics

Molecular Cell Biology

Gene Regulation

Theoretical Systems Biology

Applied Systems Biology

Signal Transduction

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-31 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-05-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Jena, Germany

Disciplines

Biology Molecular Sciences Ecology 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Registration form

CV

Motivation letter

University entrance qualification certificate

Previous university degrees earned

Detailed transcript of records

Proof of relevant work experience

Proof of subject-specific practical experience

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

There are no tuition fees. Semester contribution - € 333,05

Living costs

Jena

Germany

730 - 1100 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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