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MSc Matter to Life at University of Göttingen

University of Göttingen, Germany

Programme overview

This is a joint Master’s programme between University of Göttingen and Heidelberg University, with the courses taught by the faculty of the Max Planck School Matter to Life focusing on complex systems and biological physics. Approaching this topic from different perspectives of physics, molecular systems, bioengineering, and life sciences ensures a unique multidisciplinary education.

Faculty: Faculty of Physics  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Göttingen, Niedersachsen, Germany

What you will study

The curriculum was developed with the aim of overcoming traditional boundaries between the disciplines, and focuses on the following scientific areas: 2 projects in different groups/labs in the labs of faculty of the Max Planck School Matter to Life and institutions all over Germany

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission: Restricted admission (application to the faculty). Important dates: Apply from September 1st Deadline: December 1st Programme Start: September of the following year. Admission Prerequisites: To be eligible to apply for the program, you must have completed or will complete one of the following by beginning of the study program: Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Sciences (e.g. in Chemistry, Physics, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Biotechnology). Bachelor of Engineering in a relevant subject (e.g. in the subjects Molecular Systems Engineering, Bioengineering). or have completed a course of study in a related natural science or engineering discipline in a minimum of six semesters or three academic years. Proof of an above-average Bachelor's degree, demonstrated by either a minimum GPA of 1.7 or evidence that you ranked in the top 5 % of your graduating class. 50 % of the credit points obtained during your degree program must be from subjects related to Natural Sciences including mathematics.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/46792.html

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