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MScRestricted admission
Master
Duration
4 semesters
Language
English
EURTuition
Free (269.9 EUR/sem)
Intake
Winter
About Neuroscience and Behavioural Biology M. Sc.
Course description will be available soon. Please contact the university for more details.
Fields of study
Neuroscience(Life Sciences & Medicine)
Biology(Natural Sciences)
How to apply
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Admission eligibility
What you need to apply for Neuroscience and Behavioural Biology M. Sc. at Leipzig University
English language
IELTS Overall
6/ 9.0
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Academic requirements
Minimum ECTS credits
120
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Prerequisites
First professionally qualifying university degree in Biology or an equivalent subject that fulfills the admission requirements listed in point 2; if the degree has not yet been obtained, proof must be provided that the degree can be obtained by the start of the Master's degree program2. Knowledge in at least six of the following areas with a total of at least 60 credit points:
- General Zoology
- Behavioural Ecology
- Zoological Systematics
- Physiology
- Microbiology
- Genetics
- Neurobiology
- Biochemistry
- Bioinformatics
- Behavioural Biology
- Biological Psychology
- Cell Biology
- Developmental Biology
3\. Knowledge of the English language level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to Neuroscience and Behavioural Biology M. Sc.
Programme-specific documents
After the admission requirements have been checked, admission points are awarded according to the following criteria:
Grade in your Bachelor studies
Taken modules in the B.Sc. & if your Bachelor thesis is written in the field of Neuroscience or Behavioural Biology
Letter of Motivation
Services in student self-administration
Bachelor certificate
Transcript of records
Proof of English skills B2 CEF (e.g., English lessons at least from grade 7-12 in a German school, TOEFL, …)
Curriculum Vitae
Optional documents to obtain more credits in the admission procedure
Letter of motivation (max. 2 pages; it should describe the applicant’s specific interest in the program and name relevant activities outside university; max. two letters of reference from your professor or faculty member can be added)
Summary of your bachelor thesis
Assignment of Bachelor's elective modules with focus on Neuroscience and/or Behavioral Biology
Proof of engagement in student self-government
Standard documents (most universities also require)
- Completed online application form
- Bachelor's degree certificate (original + certified translation)
- Bachelor's degree transcript (original + certified translation)
- English language certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent)
- German language certificate (if required by the programme)
- Statement of Purpose / Letter of Motivation
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- Passport copy
- APS certificate (required for India, China, Vietnam, Pakistan applicants)
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Application fee
75 EUR
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Address
Universität Leipzig
Goethestraße 3-5
04109 Leipzig
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Tuition
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Semester contribution
269.9 EUR
per semester
Application fee
75 EUR
one-time
Estimated year-1 total cost
12,444 – 12,444 EUR
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This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.
Additional fee information
€269.90 per semester
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