Overview

At Infection Biology and Immunology from University of Greifswald students will consolidate their knowledge of biomedical laboratory methods used in infection biology, immunology, modern OMICs technologies, as well as the theory and practice of clinical research. To this end, students first attend core modules that convey the fundamental principles of infection biology and immunology, basic knowledge of OMICs technologies, data science, as well as key competences.

Careers

By focusing on scientific theory and practice and fostering independence and solution-oriented thinking, graduates receive the best possible preparation for careers at scientific and industrial institutions. Having gained the degree of Master of Science, graduates have access to managerial positions on the international job market or also in the public service sector. Jobs can be found at higher education institutions, research institutions, authorities and in the industrial sector, for example, in the pharmaceutical industry, at clinical laboratories or in medical technology. Furthermore, graduates are able to commence a doctorate and thus pursue a scientific career in research inside or outside of higher education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Molecular Infection Biology

Host Genetics in Infectious Diseases

Molecular Virology and Cell Biology

One Health and Antimicrobial Resistance

Infection Immunology

Clinical Module

Pathophysiology and Molecular Adaptation of Microbes

Microbial Pathoproteomics

Functional Genomics

Biotechnology and Biophysics

Metabolomics in Infection Research

Microbiome in the One Health context

Applied Bioinformatics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Greifswald, Germany

Disciplines

Biology Immunology View 6 other Masters in Immunology 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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5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree courses in areas such as biology, biochemistry, human biology or degree courses with similar contents that provide sound training in biological sub-disciplines such as biology, biotechnology, biochemistry and molecular medicine.

Proven proficiency in English at a level of at least B2 of the ‘Common European Framework of Reference for Languages’ (equivalents: FCE, IELTS 5.0, TOEFL (PBT) 567, TOEFL (CBT) 227, TOEFL (IBT) 80, TOEIC 785) or alternatively, proof of at least seven years of English lessons at school.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

Free
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EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

A semester fee is due in Greifswald on enrolment (€ 135.00).

Living costs

Greifswald

Germany

630 - 1000 EUR / month

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Funding

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Greifswald

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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