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MSc Biology in Society at TU Dresden

TU Dresden, Germany

Programme overview

Consecutive Master programme in biology in society giving thorough theoretical and practical training in genetic, physiological and organismic biology and its societal relevance, and teaching students to communicate their knowledge.

Faculty: Faculty of Biology  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) full-time; 8 semesters part-time  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option); English-taught  |  Intake: winter semester  |  Location: Dresden, Sachsen, Germany

Career pathways

Graduates work in research and development in industry or universities, pursue doctorates, or work in science communication or biological and veterinary authorities.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first professional degree recognised in Germany in biology or comparable fields, English at advanced level B2, motivation for the programme and proof of special aptitude. 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 May – 5 June; 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 – 5 June. Application is made online through the TU Dresden application portal.

Intake: winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) full-time; 8 semesters part-time

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