Overview

Stem cell research is central to our understanding of how human life develops as well as how it leads us to the discovery of novel drugs using stem-cell based disease models and cellular therapies in regenerative medicine. Cellular reprogramming of somatic cells to induced, pluripotent stem (iPS) cells as well as direct cell transdifferentiations using combinations of transcription factors are the latest developments in these directions

Career

The Stem Cell Medicine course at Ruhr University Bochum is research-oriented. It will prepare you as a graduate for subsequent doctoral studies or for research-related professional activities. The programme is designed to enable you to apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired to new contexts and to quickly acquire the new or more in-depth knowledge required for this purpose. As a graduate you are able to contribute to the scientific and technical development in the field of stem cell research independently and to meet the changing requirements of profession and society also in an international context.

As a Stem Cell Medicine Graduate you will know the mechanisms of:

action of stem-cell treatments for leukaemia and lymphoma,

application stem-cell therapy e.g. for the management of acute graft-vs-host disease.

As a Stem Cell Medicine Graduate you will perform research to:

prevent conditions such as diabetes and heart diseases,

treat strokes, traumatic brain injuries and neurodegenerative diseases,

to build and replace organs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Stem Cell Medicine

Stem Cell Biochemistry

Regenerative Medicine

Stem Cell Engineering

Stem Cell Lecture Series

Biomedical Ethics / Legal Aspects

Scientific Writing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bochum, Germany

Disciplines

Medicine STEM Education

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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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students can only be admitted to the Master’s degree programme “M.Sc. Stem Cell Medicine” if they:

provide evidence of a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent bachelor’s degree outside of this area of validity in one of the subjects (Molecular Medicine, Human Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy and comparable specialized courses. The examination board decides on related subjects.)

have a completed Bachelor’s degree with a scope of 210 ECTS. In the case of admission with a bachelor’s degree of 180 to 209 ECTS, admission is subject to conditions.

be able to demonstrate the best knowledge of cell biology as well as knowledge of molecular biology in theory and practice.

have sufficient knowledge of the English language B2.

have first professional work experience of at least 1 year. Evidence must included a letter from employer with start/end dates as well as job description.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

8466 EUR / year

≈ 8466 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

8466 EUR / year

≈ 8466 EUR / year

Living costs

Bochum

Germany

680 - 930 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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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

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Funding

Scholarships Information

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