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MSc Medizinisches Labor (Medical Laboratory) at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

Weiterbildender master's programme teaching scientists the foundations of medicine so that they better understand the medical use of diagnostic results in doctors' treatment decisions.

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: part-time, part-time (extra-occupational); taught in German  |  Intake: Winter semester alle zwei Jahre in geraden Jahren (if the minimum number of participants is reached)  |  Location: Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

Medical foundations (biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, immunology, pharmacology, toxicology), regulatory framework, statistics and epidemiology, and quality management in the medical laboratory.

Career pathways

Varied prospects in medical laboratories in university patient care, privately run diagnostic laboratories and industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master's-level degree in a life-science or natural-science subject; usually at least one year of professional experience in the medical field; English at CEFR B2. Open admission (no numerus clausus). Application period: 02.05. - 15.09.; portal: AlmaWeb.

EUR 19,840 for the whole programme. Tuition for the entire programme, plus the semester contribution. Source

Intake: Winter semester alle zwei Jahre in geraden Jahren (if the minimum number of participants is reached)

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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