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Cell and Molecular Biology (M.Sc.)

Cell and Molecular Biology (M.Sc.)

In the Cell and Molecular Biology program, you can expect in-depth knowledge and practical experience in cutting-edge research. Orient yourself to the exciting research foci of Erlangen Biology and prepare for a career in research and development. Our practice-oriented orientation modules allow you to directly apply your knowledge and provide insights into current research topics.

Degree
Master of Science
Duration of studies in semester
4
Start of degree program
Summer semester, Winter semester
Study location
Erlangen
Number of students
50-150
Subject group
Mathematics, Natural sciences
Teaching language
completely in German
Admission Requirements
Qualification assessment
Keywords
Genetics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Plants, Systems Biology, Animals, Cellular Biology, Cells
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What is the degree program about?

The master’s program in Cell and Molecular Biology provides in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge in all areas of modern cell and molecular biology. It is research-oriented and its content is based on the research foci of Erlangen Biology. You will deepen the knowledge you acquired in your bachelor’s degree and prepare for careers in research and development. Four orientation modules, which can be selected from a wide range, give you the opportunity to put into practice what you have learned in the lectures. In doing so, you will gain first insights into current research topics of the corresponding working groups. In the elective module you can raise your English to a level that optimally prepares you for postgraduate studies abroad. However, if you want to qualify for a possible doctoral thesis, you can either broaden your experience in an internal internship or in an external internship, gain experience outside the university. The external internship additionally gives you the opportunity to build up a professional network. You will learn how to research literature independently as well as how to write manuscripts and give presentations in English in the module Scientific Presentations. In the key qualifications you will also look „beyond your own nose“ and thus acquire interdisciplinary skills. By working on a current research project, you will prepare yourself methodically and thematically for the master’s thesis in the so-called research module, in which you will later be able to contribute your own ideas and concepts for solving a scientific question.

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    • 1st -2nd semester: Orientation phase
      During the orientation phase you will attend two basic lectures and four so-called orientation modules (see above). In addition, you can gain experience outside the university in an external internship, expand your scientific knowledge in an internal internship or improve your English in order to be optimally prepared for a scientific stay abroad after the master’s degree.
    • 3rd semester: Setting your focus
      In the research module you will work on a current research topic in order to prepare yourself methodically and theoretically for your own master’s thesis. You will carry out an eight-week experimental project and deepen your theoretical knowledge in research and special seminars. This module is concluded with an oral main examination. You will also build your skills in presenting and presenting scientific data in seminars.
    • 4th semester: Master thesis
      In a period of six months, you will work on your own scientific project and write a written paper about it. You will also present the results and progress of your research to the members of your research group in the form of seminar presentations.
  • Admission requirements (first semester)
    Qualification assessment
    Application deadline winter semester

    15.07.

    Application deadline summer semester

    15.01.

    Content-related admission requirements

    Prerequisites for the Master’s program Cell and Molecular Biology are a degree in Biology or a closely related subject completed with above-average success as well as a successfully completed qualification assessment procedure (direct admission up to grade point average 2.5, above a grade point average of 2.51 an oral entrance examination takes place).

    Since the majority of the course is taught in German, proof of German language skills is required for foreign applicants:
    DSH: written at least DSH-2, oral at least DSH-1.
    TestDaF 3: min. 3x level 4, max. 1x level 3

    Language skills

    German language skills for international applicants
    DSH 2 or equivalent
    General language skills

    Applicants, who do not have a German degree or a German university entrance qualification must provide proof of German language proficiency at DSH-2 level (or equivalent) of the time of application.

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