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What you need to apply for Master of Synthetic Biology at Darmstadt University of Technology (TU Darmstadt)
Language requirements for applicants for a Bachelor's or Master's degree programme in which English is the language of instruction for at least the first year are as follows: proof of English language skills at level C1 of the European Framework of Reference for Languages.
What to prepare for your application to Master of Synthetic Biology
The following documents are required for the application:
Proof of a college degree (Bachelor's degree in biology or a related subject)
Equivalency list of required admission competencies as per the template (becomes visible during the application process in TUCaN)
Summary of the content of the Bachelor's thesis (in English, max. one page)
Proof of proficiency in English on C1 (GER) level
Evidence of at least six weeks of relevant practical laboratory experience, if this cannot be demonstrated as part of the Bachelor's degree
Current transcript of records
Diploma supplement (if available)
Curriculum vitae (optional)
Step-by-step guide to applying for Master of Synthetic Biology at Darmstadt University of Technology (TU Darmstadt)
Stage 1:
Applicants' submitted application materials are independently reviewed and scored by two committee members. A score of 0 to a maximum of 100 points is assigned. Applicants with a minimum score of 80 will be directly classified as suitable.
In cases where individual subject requirements from the first degree programme are not met, applicants may be admitted with the requirement to take foundation examinations in additional subjects for the Bachelor's degree programme in biology for a maximum of 30 credits.
Stage 2:
Applicants who do not achieve a score of 80 points and do not fall below 40 points will be invited to an entrance interview. The 30-minute interview with at least two members of the committee will assess the applicant's suitability for the programme based on the entry competencies. The interview is scored independently by the members of the commission with a score from 0 to a maximum of 100 points. Applicants who achieve at least 60 points with the arithmetic mean of the points from stage 1 and 2 are classified as suitable.
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Evidence of at least six weeks of relevant practical laboratory experience, if this cannot be demonstrated as part of the Bachelor's degree
The following documents are required for the application:
Detailed information on the entrance examination can be found in the Implementation Regulations of the Master's Programme in Synthetic Biology. The entrance examination is conducted by a committee. It consists of lecturers of the M.Sc. Synthetic Biology programme. Representatives of the Department of Biology assist the commission in an advisory capacity. The entrance examination takes place in two stages.
Applicants' submitted application materials are independently reviewed and scored by two committee members. A score of 0 to a maximum of 100 points is assigned. Applicants with a minimum score of 80 will be directly classified as suitable.
In cases where individual subject requirements from the first degree programme are not met, applicants may be admitted with the requirement to take foundation examinations in additional subjects for the Bachelor's degree programme in biology for a maximum of 30 credits.
Applicants who do not achieve a score of 80 points and do not fall below 40 points will be invited to an entrance interview. The 30-minute interview with at least two members of the committee will assess the applicant's suitability for the programme based on the entry competencies. The interview is scored independently by the members of the commission with a score from 0 to a maximum of 100 points. Applicants who achieve at least 60 points with the arithmetic mean of the points from stage 1 and 2 are classified as suitable.
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