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MSc Molecular Biosciences and Productive Biosystems at TU Dresden

TU Dresden, Germany

Programme overview

Master programme in molecular biosciences and productive biosystems offering deeper molecular biology knowledge of microbes, fungi and plants and their use to produce active substances and chemicals in white biotechnology.

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

What you will study

In the first semester students gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills in microbial cultivation, gene expression and related topics, alongside subject and transferable competences.

Career pathways

Prepares for research in university and non-university institutions and for other roles in biological-biotechnological and (bio)chemical fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first professional degree recognised in Germany in a science field such as biology, biotechnology or life sciences, or a closely related programme such as biochemistry or biophysics; English at advanced level B2; special knowledge of genetics, molecular biology and microbiology; and sufficient motivation for the programme. 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 December – 10 December; Application period for study: 1 December – 15 March. International applicants: Application period non-EU applicants: 1 October – 31 October; Application period EU applicants: 1 October – 10 December. Application is made online through the TU Dresden application portal.

Intake: summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) full-time

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