Overview

In a highly interdisciplinary approach, students of the Master of Science in Biophysics from Humboldt University Berlin will be trained in advanced methods and theoretical concepts in fields that form the interface to Biophysics: Chemistry, Biology and Physics. Within the first year of the program, students attend several compulsory and elective modules that advance their competencies in the field. The second year is mostly research-oriented, including a study project and the final Master Thesis.

Degree specifications

The framework of this consecutive Master's program is specified by the Study and Examination Regulations. The main text is merely available in German, whereas the description of individual modules is in English.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Statistical Physics
Quantum Mechanics and Quantum Optics
Complex Systems in Biology
Biophysics of Photosynthesis
Molecular, Cellular and Medical Biophysics Systems Biology
Models of Neural Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physics Biology Molecular Sciences View 69 other Masters in Biology in Germany

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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95

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Other requirements

General requirements

Prospective students require a first academic degree obtained in a course of study with a minimum length of three years in a biological field; usually, a bachelor's degree of at least 180 ECTS credits or equivalent.
All of the following academic requirements must be met by the applicants to be admitted to this consecutive program. To prove the former, applicants are required to complete the Self-Assessment form.

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

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

Free

Tuition Fee

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

Semester Fee: €290,99

Living costs for Berlin

836 - 1340 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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