Biosciences M.Sc. at RWTH Aachen University

Programme overview

At RWTH, biosciences go far beyond traditional biology. While conventional biology focuses on studying living organisms and their processes, our master’s program integrates cutting-edge biological methods with interdisciplinary approaches from chemistry, physics, medicine, engineering, and especially bioinformatics.

Faculty: Department of Biology in the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences | Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) | Study mode: full-time; German- and English-taught | Intake: Winter Semester, Summer Semester | Location: Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Career pathways

Biosciences graduates are at the forefront of addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges—from developing breakthrough medical treatments to advancing our understanding of biodiversity.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First university degree, required qualifications according to the examination regulations. A first recognized university degree, through which the necessary education background for the Master course of study can be proven. The necessary knowledge needed in order for studies to be successful is determined in the respective exam regulations (PO). Admission to first semester: Open (No NC).

Intake: Winter Semester, Summer Semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/studium/Vor-dem-Studium/~egg/Bewerbung-um-einen-Studienplatz/lidx/1/

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