Bioinformatics Master of Science (Joint Degree with LMU)

For the Master's degree program in Bioinformatics, you need the usual requirements for admission to a university degree and a Bachelor's degree in Bioinformatics. In addition, the Ludwig Maximilian University is introducing [Aptitude test](https://www.lmu.de/de/studium/hochschulzugang/bewerbung-zulassung-und-immatrikulation/studiengaenge-mit-eignungsverfahren/index.html) through.

To be admitted to the Master's degree programme in Bioinformatics, a completed bachelor's degree in the bioinformatics (or a degree that is substantially the same skills and knowledge) is necessary, as it is a this is a consecutive Master's degree programme. A bachelor's degree in computer science, biology, or biotechnology is usually not sufficient.

completed bachelor’s degree in bioinformatics.

• Your [ application ](https://www.bio.ifi.lmu.de/studium/studiengaenge_bioinfor...) must be accompanied by the following documents (to be uploaded as one single PDF-file maximal 10 MB): a short tabular curriculum vitae;
• a copy of the "Abitur" certificate (GCSE A-levels) or an equivalent document which enables you to study at a German university [if the certificate is not in German, English or French, an authorized translation is required];
• a copy of your Bachelor's degree in Bioinformatics (or equivalent) including a grade point average [if a certificate of your Bachelor's degree is not available at the time of application, please provide your current _Transcript of Records_ signed and sealed by the examination board of your university, which must include a grade point average of your already attended courses; if the certificate is not in German, English or French, an authorized translation is needed];
• an essay (German or English) of up to 1,000 words on the following topic: _"Why am I able to and why do I want to study Bioinformatics"._

After submission of the [application form](https://www.bio.ifi.lmu.de/studium/studiengaenge_bioinfor...) a completed application form will be mailed as a PDF file to your e-mail address. Please send back the printed and signed application form via ordinary mail.

The admission to the Bioinformatics Program (Master) at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) and Technische Universität München (TUM) is contingent upon successful completion of an aptitude assessment exam. The deadline for application to the Assessment of Aptitude is July 15 or January 15 for the next winter term or summer term, respectively.

[Application and Enrollment — BIM](https://www.bio.ifi.lmu.de/bim/beginners/imma/)

Any interviews required as part of _of the aptitude test_ is expected to take place via video conference take place.