MSc Microbiology at Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Microbiology is a scientific-biological study course, based on fundamental research with a special focus on Microbiology in its full diversity. This covers phylogeny, physiology, cell and molecular biology of organisms from all three domains of life.

What you will study

Compared to other locations providing microbiology studies in Germany, Jena can boast two unique selling points: The great number of non-university research facilities intensely involved in the university education as well as in many cooperative projects.

Career pathways

Graduates of the M.Sc. in Microbiology are well prepared for research-oriented positions at universities, private research institutes, and private companies.

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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, containing knowledge in Microbiology of at least 15 credits (ECTS) and practical research methods. The overall grade (CGPA) of the bachelor's degree must be GOOD or better (German and US systems: 2.5). Language requirements: This master's programme requires the following language proficiency: good English language proficiency (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/5245/m-sc-microbiology#studies_text_application

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