MSc Biochemistry at Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Programme overview

Building on their existing knowledge of biochemistry and molecular biology, students in the M.Sc. Biochemistry programme will learn to apply methodical approaches to the analysis of biomolecules and cellular functions on molecular levels. Focus will be placed on concepts and methods from the fields of bioinformatics, biophysics, chemistry, molecular biology, and cell biology.

Faculty: Faculty of Biological Sciences | Duration: 4 semesters (120 ECTS) | Study mode: full-time or part-time; English-taught | Intake: Winter semester | Location: Jena, Thüringen, Germany

What you will study

Students may choose three of the following modules: Biological Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics and Theoretical Biology, Molecular Biology, and Cell Biology. In addition, the M. Sc. Biochemistry offers a great deal of practical work and independent projects.

Career pathways

Graduates of this programme will have acquired the field-specific academic techniques as well as the communication skills necessary to present the results of scientific research to the public. They may also gain international experience by spending one semester abroad. The master's programme qualifies students for work in academe and allows them to pursue a Ph.D.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree or equivalent: For this master's programme you need a subject-specific undergraduate degree (minimum 6 semesters/180 ECTS-Credits) or an equivalent degree that contains knowledge in molecular disciplines (Biochemistry, Genetics, Cell Biology) of at least 60 credits (ECTS). You must have obtained at least 120 credits by the time of applying. The overall grade (CGPA) of such a degree must be GOOD or better (German and US systems: 1.9). Candidates with final grades between 1.9 and 2.3 (German grading) who meet the general academic requirements, might be admitted when their application documents show a particular eligibility for the programme. Language requirements: This master's programme requires the following language proficiency: good proficiency in English (a direct proof by certificate is not compulsory).

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (120 ECTS)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/6505/m-sc-biochemistry#studies_text_application

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