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MScRestricted admission
Master
Duration
4 semesters
Language
English
EURTuition
Free (386.09 EUR/sem)
Intake
Winter
About Molecular Biotechnology
Philipps-University Marburg is a renowned research university located in the city of Marburg, Germany. The university offers a variety of courses, including Molecular Biotechnology, which is a cutting-edge field that combines biology and technology to develop new products and processes. The Molecular Biotechnology course at Philipps-University Marburg provides students with a strong foundation in molecular biology, genetics, and biochemistry, as well as hands-on experience in the laboratory. The university's state-of-the-art facilities and expert faculty make it an ideal place for students to pursue a career in the rapidly growing field of biotechnology. Graduates of the Molecular Biotechnology program at Philipps-University Marburg are well-equipped to make significant contributions to the field and to society as a whole.
Specialization
-None
Fields of study
Biotechnology(Life Sciences & Medicine)
Biology(Natural Sciences)
How to apply
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Admission eligibility
What you need to apply for Molecular Biotechnology at Philipps-University Marburg
English language
IELTS Overall
7/ 9.0
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International English Language Testing System (IELTS 7.0, 7.5, 8.0
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
TOEFL iBT 120 - 95
TOEFL PBT 677 - 627
TOEFL ITP Level 1 677 - 627
Academic requirements
Minimum ECTS credits
180
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Required
The professionally qualifying bachelor's degree or comparable domestic or foreign university degree must have taught qualifications in biological disciplines. He must have at least 30 credit points (LP) in subjects that can be found in the subject spectrum of the biological basic, advanced and advanced modules of the bachelor's degree in biology at the Philipps University of Marburg. In addition, at least 12 CP in the related subjects mathematics and physics, which impart methodological competence, must be proven in the completed course.
Prerequisites
Required university degree
We require proof of completion of a relevant Bachelor's degree programme in the biological sciences or proof of a comparable domestic or foreign university degree that qualifies students for a profession.
The Bachelor's degree that qualifies for a profession or comparable domestic or foreign higher education degree must have provided qualifications in biological disciplines. It must provide evidence of at least 30 credit points (CP) in subjects that can be found in the basic, advanced and specialisation biological modules of the Bachelor's degree programme in Biology at the Philipps-Universität Marburg. At least 12 CP in the associated subjects of mathematics and physics, which impart methodological competence, must also be demonstrated in the completed degree programme.
Certifications of program-specific knowledge and skills to be submitted prior to admission English skills according to level C1 of the “Common European Framework of Reference for Languages of the Council of Europe”.
You can find more information on how to obtain the language certificate via the linked website.
Admission Mode An eligibility assessment procedure will be carried out. Information on the eligibility assessment procedure can be found via the link "How to apply" below.
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to Molecular Biotechnology
Programme-specific documents
a) Application for admission (online application via the online application portal).
b) The first, undergraduate university degree with a final grade, if this is already available.
c) The Transcript of Records to determine your previous study content and basic biological knowledge as well as the associated auxiliary sciences mathematics and physics.
d) Proof of English language skills at level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages of the Council of Europe
e) Curriculum vitae (1 A4 page) in English.
f) Letter in English of approx. two DIN A4 pages in which the applicant explains his or her personal subject-related suitability and explains in particular why a master's degree in Molecular Biotechnology in Marburg was chosen.
g) If necessary, further proof of personal subject-related suitability that relates to the above criteria.
Admission mode and course-specific documents to be submitted:
An aptitude assessment procedure will be carried out. You can find information about the aptitude assessment procedure via the link under "How to apply" below.
c) Letter of aptitude (maximum 1 point).
In the letter with the associated curriculum vitae, the applicant should explain his or her subject-related and personal aptitude and set out his or her expectations of taking up a Master of Science in Molecular Biotechnology at the Department of Biology at the Philipps-Universität Marburg.
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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Step-by-step guide to applying for Molecular Biotechnology at Philipps-University Marburg
Application procedure
Uni assist
Selection process
Suitability assessment procedure (EFV) also there is an interview process
Application quick facts
Apply via
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Mode
online
Application fee
75 EUR
Estimated time
Varies by programme
Complexity
Varies
Address
Manuela Jarschel, Linda Niese, Lilli Obholz
Biegenstraße 10, Room 00022 (ground floor)
35032 Marburg
Philipps University of Marburg
Biegenstraße 10
35037 Marburg
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Tuition
FREE
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
386.09 EUR
per semester
Application fee
75 EUR
one-time
Estimated year-1 total cost
12,676 – 12,676 EUR
Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.
This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.
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Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)
Acceptance rate
0%
0 accepted out of 3 total applications
Grade benchmarksGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)
1.97
Avg. rejected grade
German scale
Based on 3 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.
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