MSc Cell and Molecular Biology at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)

Programme overview

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.

Faculty: Faculty of Sciences | Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) | Study mode: full-time; German-taught | Intake: Summer semester, Winter semester | Location: Erlangen, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

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. 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.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission: Master: Qualification assessment. Application deadline: Winter semester: 15.07.; Summer semester: 15.01.. 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 Application process Application process for internationals Apply now for a degree programThe first step towards your studies begins with the online application. Apply now Student advice and more Language: 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.

Intake: Summer semester, Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.campo.fau.de/qisserver/pages/cs/sys/portal/hisinoneStartPage.faces?sessionlanguage=en&page=Applicants

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