• 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.
• Proof of English proficiency (B2 level (CEFR)) through:
  
  •  suitable language certificates such as IELTS (>5.5), TOEFL ibT (>87), Cambridge certificates, or other
  • 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

• 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 OR 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 along with the originals.

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