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MSc Physics of Life at TU Dresden

TU Dresden, Germany

Programme overview

Strongly research-oriented Master programme in the physics of life, addressing questions such as what defines life and how cells organise in space and time to form a living organism, and how energy and matter flows are organised.

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

In the first semester students are introduced to biophysics, polymer physics, physical and biological chemistry, molecular cell biology and experimental design.

Career pathways

The programme is a gateway to research careers; as it is strongly research-oriented, graduates gain valuable practical experience.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A degree in a science field (preferably physics, biophysics or quantitative biology) or an engineering field (for example applied mechanics, engineering and nanotechnology) or another comparable degree with sound physics knowledge; English at advanced level B2; sound knowledge of the foundations of classical physics, including mechanics. 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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