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MSc Biochemie (Biochemistry) at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

Strongly research-oriented master's programme on investigating and harnessing processes of living nature, based on biology, medicine, physics and chemistry, with modules from specialist areas alongside the classical training directions. Taught in German with some English.

Faculty: Fakultät für Lebenswissenschaften  |  Department: Institut für Biochemie  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time; taught in German, partly English  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

Research-oriented advanced biochemistry building on the Leipzig bachelor's programme.

Career pathways

Prepares for a modern career as a biochemist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First professional degree in biochemistry or an equivalent subject, with proof of knowledge in at least six of the listed areas (e.g. protein chemistry/enzymology, molecular biology, biophysical chemistry, cell biochemistry, metabolic biochemistry, microbiology, analytical and organic chemistry, structure analysis) totalling 60 credit points; English at CEFR B2. Locally restricted admission (numerus clausus). Application period: 02.05. – 31.05.; portal: AlmaWeb.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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