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MSc Biochemistry at TU Dresden

TU Dresden, Germany

Programme overview

Research-oriented Master programme in biochemistry building on a Bachelor's in chemistry, biochemistry, biology or molecular biotechnology and preparing for work in research centres and companies in chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology and life sciences.

Faculty: Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) full-time  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: winter semester  |  Location: Dresden, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

Research-oriented content following recommendations of the German biochemistry and chemistry societies (GBM, GDCh) and the chemical industry association.

Career pathways

Doctoral studies, research centres and companies in biochemistry, chemistry, biotechnology and life sciences.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first professional degree recognised in Germany in chemistry, biology, molecular biotechnology or comparable fields, plus English at level B2. Numerus clausus: no, but an aptitude assessment procedure is required. Application deadlines for the first subject semester (German applicants and Bildungsinländer): Aptitude assessment request period: 1 April – 31 May; Application period for study: 1 June – 15 September. International applicants: Application period non-EU applicants: 1 April – 31 May; Application period EU applicants: 1 April – 31 May. Application is made online through the TU Dresden application portal.

Intake: winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) full-time

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