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MSc Molecular Bioengineering at TU Dresden

TU Dresden, Germany

Programme overview

Four-semester Master in molecular bioengineering giving a thorough education and sought-after laboratory experience, with links to postgraduate programmes such as the Dresden International Graduate School for Biomedicine and Bioengineering (DIGS-BB).

Faculty: Center for Molecular and Cellular Bioengineering (CMCB)  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) full-time  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: winter semester  |  Location: Dresden, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

The first three semesters build basic knowledge and the Master thesis follows; the programme works at the nano scale where technology and life sciences meet.

Career pathways

Dynamic development in life sciences and biotechnology creates strong demand for qualified researchers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A degree in engineering (preferably materials science, nanotechnology, computer science), medicine or natural sciences (preferably biology, biotechnology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics); English at advanced level B2; good knowledge of biochemistry, cell biology, materials science, mathematics and physics, established if necessary through an interview. 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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