4 semesters
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Specialization
Specialisations Molecular Life Sciences Molecular Oncology
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How to apply
What you need to apply for Biochemistry at Julius Maximilian University of Wurzburg (JMU)
Applicants who have not completed their BSc studies at the time of application can be provisionally admitted if, at the time of application, they have acquired the minimal number of credits listed above and they have acquired a total of 145 ECTS. Such candidates must hand in their BSc certificate (demonstrating a final grade of 2.5 or better) by the end of the re-immatriculation period during the 1st semester at the latest (end of January / beginning of February), in order to remain enrolled in this MSc program.
not required
Applicants need to have a documented background in biochemistry and/or molecular biology. During their Bachelor studies they must have acquired the following number of credits either in area A or in area B:
Area A
Area B
(If necessary, your credits will be converted to the ECTS system)
In addition, applicants need to have completed their BSc studies with a grade average of 2.5 or better according to the German system (non-German grades will be appropriately converted).
Proof of sufficient English language skills (at least level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, CEFR), is mandatory, verified by a relevant language certificate.
Candidates whose submitted documents demonstrate that they meet the above listed criteria will be further evaluated in an oral 30-minute eligibility interview. Successful candidates will finally be informed within 4 weeks about their admission to the program.
What to prepare for your application to Biochemistry
https://www.biozentrum.uni-wuerzburg.de/msc-biochemistry/...
1.please complete this fillable pdf application form .https://www.biozentrum.uni-wuerzburg.de/fileadmin/0305-ms...
Save the file as a pdf file(!) by assigning the following file name:
ApplMScBC25_[yourFirstName]_[yourSurname].pdf
(example: ApplMScBC25_Peter_Schmitt.pdf)
2. combine the following required documents (possibly as scans) in the specified order into ONE pdf file.
Save the file (analogous to 1.) with the following file name: DocsMScBC25_[yourFirstName]_[yourSurname].pdf
Curriculum vitae (1 page max.)
current Transcript of Records of the Bachelor degree 1)
Bachelor degree certificate (if BSc degree is already completed) 1)
Grading scale Bachelor with maximum grade (= best grade possible) and minimum final grade required to be awarded the degree (not for passing individual courses!),
and the number of required credit units for graduation (if not included in the Transcript of Records) 1)
Secondary school leaving certificate including subjects and grades (e.g. Abitur, High School Diploma, A-Levels, or equivalent) 1)
Language certificate English level at least B2 (unless „English“ is listed as a subject and the level (B2 or better) is indicated in your high school (“Abitur”) or Bachelor diploma;
it is not sufficient to simply state that your Bachelor education was conducted in English.)
(optionally) Motivation letter (1 page max.)
Note: For documents marked with 1) we need the official document in original language + certified translation in German or English (if the original language is other than German or English).
Additional country-specific documents
(must be presented before final acceptance)
APS – Certificate of the Academic Evaluation Center if you hold a Chinese, Vietnamese or Indian school or university degree
“Vorprüfungsdokumentation” (VPD) – preliminary review documentation for international University degrees (not necessary, if you hold a German Bachelor´s degree or an equivalent University degree from an EU / EEA country)
3. send us your application by e-mail with the following two attachments: Your application file (filled pdf application form under 1.) plus document file (compiled documents under 2.) to this e-mail address:
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
Open application portalApostille and notarization
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Application fee
75 EUR
Estimated time
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Complexity
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Address
Lehrstuhl für Biochemie / und Molekularbiologie
Am Hubland
97074 Würzburg
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Tuition
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Semester contribution
162.9 EUR
per semester
Application fee
75 EUR
one-time
Estimated year-1 total cost
12,230 – 12,230 EUR
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This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.
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Grade benchmarksGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)
2.29
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