Technische Universität Darmstadt campus

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Master Synthetic Biology at Technische Universität Darmstadt

Technische Universität Darmstadt, Germany

Programme overview

English-taught Master in Synthetic Biology, using an engineering approach to equip biological cells with new molecular functions. It combines current molecular biology with engineering and materials science and is described as the first programme dealing directly with this interdisciplinary field.

Faculty: Fachbereich Biologie (FB 10)  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught (some modules in German)  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Darmstadt, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

Molecular biology together with engineering and materials science.

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Application information

Entry requirements

B.Sc. Biologie at TU Darmstadt (reference programme) or an equivalent degree; English at level C1 (CEFR); mandatory online self-assessment (participation only); passed entrance examination per the competence descriptions. No numerical admission limit if the requirements are met.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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