M.Sc. Neuroscience

admission requirements

• Proof of a bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, biomedicine, molecular medicine, biophysics and bioinformatics or a degree from a university in Germany or abroad that is not significantly different.
• If a bachelor's degree in a scientific subject related to biology is proven, admission is possible under certain conditions. The department's examination board decides on the type and extent of the subsequent study and/or examination achievements based on the available evidence of performance. Subsequent study and examination achievements should not exceed 60 credit points and must be completed within one academic year.
• It is assumed that students have sufficient active and passive English language skills to enable them to read English-language specialist literature and to participate in courses taught in English; this does not include the completion of written coursework or examinations in English.
• The following rules apply to language skills for German applicants:
• Abitur grade (basic course passed with “sufficient” (5 points) or better) or a language certificate at level B2 for those who cannot prove English proficiency in their Abitur.
• The following language skills requirements apply to foreign applicants:
• Proof of required English language skills at least at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
• Proof of German language skills is not required.