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Students in this Molecular Life Sciences programme at Friedrich Schiller University Jena will learn to conduct independent academic work in the modern, interdisciplinary field of Molecular Life Sciences. Key issues in genetics, cell and developmental biology will be discussed and critically analysed.

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Overview

The primary focus of these analyses is - in both a theoretical and a practical sense - molecular network analyses on various levels (genomic, proteomic, and metabolomics).

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.

Career opportunities

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

The MSc Molecular Life Sciences offers a great deal of practical work and independent projects.

This gives students the chance to design and conduct scientific research as well as to document and present their results orally and in writing (particularly in English).

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2022-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2022-05-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Microbiology Molecular Sciences View 23 other Masters in Microbiology in Germany

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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

Other requirements

General requirements

Registration form

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

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.
National

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.

Semester contribution € 256

Living costs for Jena

730 - 1100 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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