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MScRestricted admission
Master
Language
Bilingual
EURTuition
Free (296 EUR/sem)
Intake
Winter and Summer
About Biotechnology
Course description will be available soon. Please contact the university for more details.
Fields of study
Biochemistry(Natural Sciences)
Chemical Engineering(Engineering)
Bioinformatics(Computer Science & IT)
Chemistry(Natural Sciences)
Bio Engineering(Engineering)
Biotechnology(Life Sciences & Medicine)
Biology(Natural Sciences)
How to apply
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APSRequired for Application
Admission eligibility
What you need to apply for Biotechnology at Saarland University
German language
German for application
C1
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Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5
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Proof of sufficient knowledge of the German language: DSH-2, TDN 4 or 5, Goethe-Zertifikat C1
Tests and documents
Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
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Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
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Letters of Recommendation
Required
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GRE
Not Required
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GMAT
Not Required
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Normal 2 pages
Yes
providing evidence of particular interest in the subject either in the form of a personal statement written by the applicant or as letters of recommendation written by referees who know the applicant academically
Optional
APS verification
APS certificate
Required for Application
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Prerequisites
- Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) or equivalent university qualification in Biotechnology or a closely related subject area. As a rule, Bachelor's degrees in the following disciplines will be accepted: Bioengineering, Bioprocess Engineering, Bioprocess Technology, Biology, Biosciences, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Science, Chemistry or Bioinformatics. Other Bachelor's degrees will be assessed by the members of the examination committee who will evaluate the relevant supporting documentation as part of the admissions selection procedure.
- Applicants must submit the following documents: a personal statement ('statement of purpose'), a current copy of your transcript of records (containing the provisional grade awarded for your Bachelor's degree) and your CV.
- International applicants must also provide proof of adequate proficiency in German, by submitting a recognized language proficiency certificate (a Goethe-Institut certificate at level C1 or higher, a TestDaF certificate with a grade of at least ‘TDN 4’ in all parts of the examination ('TDN 4444') or a DSH certificate with a grade of at least 2 ('DSH-2')).
- Depending on the specific content of an applicant's first degree, the applicant may be provisionally admitted to the Master's programme on the condition that, while studying for their Master's degree, they also acquire additional knowledge in the subject areas biochemistry, microbiology or genetics by attending appropriate lecture courses. Students have three semesters in which to satisfy any provisional admission conditions imposed.
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to Biotechnology
Programme-specific documents
1.Curriculum vitae of the candidate
2.high school diploma
3.Certificates and certificates of previous study periods, which provide information about the completed modules and the results (eg in the form of a Diploma Supplement or Transcript of Records)
4.Declaration on the motivation to apply for a Master's Degree in Biotechnology
5.if applicable, letter of recommendation
Proof of sufficient knowledge of the German language: DSH-2, TDN 4 or 5, Goethe-Zertifikat C1
6.signed application form
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)
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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Mode
unknown
APS
Required for Application
Application fee
0 EUR
Estimated time
Varies by programme
Complexity
MediumAddress
Saarbrücken Campus
Building A1 5, Room 2.07
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Semester contribution
296 EUR
per semester
Application fee
0 EUR
one-time
Estimated year-1 total cost
12,496 – 12,496 EUR
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