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BSc Biochemie (Biochemistry) at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

Study of the chemical processes in living organisms, combining biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics with accompanying laboratory practicals.

Faculty: Fakultät für Lebenswissenschaften  |  Department: Institut für Biochemie  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time; taught in German  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

Foundations in quantitative methods and mathematics, physics, biology, biochemistry, organic and inorganic chemistry, physical and biophysical chemistry, and bioinformatics.

Career pathways

Options include a master's in biochemistry or related sciences and laboratory work.

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Application information

Entry requirements

General or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification (Allgemeine or Fachgebundene Hochschulreife). No special language requirements at the start. Locally restricted admission (numerus clausus). Last selection NC (cut-off average grade): 1,4. Application period: 02.05. – 15.07.; portal: DoSV.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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