Application and Admission

In the following video we offer a comprehensible explanation of the application process. This video was produced by the student initiative RiedbergTV. More videos can be found on www.riedberg.TV.

Application Period

The application period for the upcoming winter term is: April 1st to May 31st.
Please apply via Goethe-University's online platform: Goethe-University Application Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Early applications are advised, especially for non-EU applicants needing visa preparation.

 

Application Process

2024_PBioC_Application process

 

  • applications are submitted online.
  • non-German Bachelor's degree holders must submit physical certified and translated copies of relevant documents.
  • selection committee invites selected candidates for interviews.
  • selection interviews assess professional qualifications.
  • admission grade based on: 51% Bachelor degree, 10% motivation letter, 39% interview.
  • admission notifications follow a few weeks post-interview.
  • rejection notices are issued at the start of the winter semester.

Please Refer to this FAQ – Master of the Goethe University as well.


General Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in life science, biomedicine or other natural sciences (medicine, psychology, chemistry, physics, mathematics), with a standard study period of six semesters.
  • If the degree is pending, apply with 80% of the required credits and provide:
    • proof of matriculation.
    • detailed certificate of current study status including average grade
    • expected Bachelor's completion date.
  • English proficiency proof of B2 level (CEFR):
    • TOEFL (ibT) minimum 87.
    • IELTS minimum 5.5.
    • bachelor's thesis in English
    • minimum one-year stay in an English-speaking country within the last three years.
  • While most Germans have some proficiency in English, a basic understanding of German is important for everyday and social life. Therefore, we recommend to take German language courses.


Motivation Letter and Interviews

Motivation Letter

  • english motivation letter (2 pages max, 12 pt font, 1.5 line spacing), covering:
    • motivation for MSc Physical Biology of Cells and Cell Interactions
    • key interests in program topics and scientific fields
    • career goals and study objectives
    • laboratory/professional experience
    • bachelor thesis title and summary
    • bachelor's degree grade
    • experimental methods used in Bachelor thesis
    • signed declaration that the motivation letter was prepared independently and without external help

 

Interview Overview

  • our motivation: understand candidate's interests and fit for the program
  • chance for the candidate to ask questions and get to know us
  • procedure: discuss motivation for MSc PBioC, academic background, and cell biology knowledge

Refer to this brochure for more detailed information on “Application, Admission, Requirements and Procedures" of the MSc PBioC.

You can download this checklist for your application.

 

Foreign students (non-German Bachelor)

  • University entrance qualification (Abitur, A-levels, High-School Diploma, Baccalaureat)
  • Bachelor's degree certificate; transcript of records including average grade, if degree is incomplete!
  • Transcript of Records
  • CV (including a valid email address).
  • Motivation letter
  • English language proficiency proof.
  • Identity document copy.
  • declaration of examination claim
  • APS certificate for applicants from Vietnam, China and India

·         Optional: German language proficiency proof.

·         Optional: Supervisor's recommendation letter.

International students must submit certified, translated (German/English) copies of documents to uni-assist in Berlin by the deadline. If unable to send physical copies due to country-specific issues, upload certified documents on the uni-assist portal. Certified documents must be submitted for enrolment upon successful application.

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt
Master-Abteilung
c/o uni-assist e.V. 
D-11507 Berlin

Refer to the uni-assist page for additional document requirements, like the university's grading system.


You can download this checklist for your application. 


Local Students (German Bachelor)

  • University entrance qualification (Abitur, A-levels, High-School Diploma, Baccalaureat)
  • Bachelor's degree certificate; transcript of records including average grade, if degree is incomplete!
  • Transcript of Records
  • CV (including a valid email address)
  • Motivation letter
  • English language proficiency proof
  • Identity document copy
  • declaration of examination claim

·         Optional: Supervisor's recommendation letter.

Contact

Programme Coordinator

Fabian Reinisch

Institute of Cell Biology & Neuroscience
Biologicum | Room 2.122
Max-von-Laue-Str. 13
60438 Frankfurt
T: +49 69 798-42018
Info-MasterPBIOC@bio.uni-frankfurt.de

Programme Director
Prof. Dr. Stefan Eimer

Institute of Cell Biology & Neuroscience
Biologicum | Room 2.118
E-Mail


Examinations Office
Sandra Luckert

Biozentrum | N101 | Room 1.07
T +49 69 798-46475
F +49 69 798-46470
E-Mail