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MScRestricted admission
Master
Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine
Winter: Jul 15, 2026Summer: Jan 15, 2027
Language
English
EURTuition
Free (335 EUR/sem)
Intake
Winter and Summer
About Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine
Course description will be available soon. Please contact the university for more details.
Fields of study
General Engineering(Engineering)
Mathematics(Mathematics & Statistics)
Medicine & Health(Life Sciences & Medicine)
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Admission eligibility
What you need to apply for Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine at University of Cologne
English language
IELTS Overall
6.5/ 9.0
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Reading
6
Writing
6
Listening
6
Speaking
6
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German language
Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5
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Academic requirements
Completed Bachelor's degree
no
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Minimum ECTS credits
180
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MOI accepted as English proof
Accepted
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If you have not yet completed your degree: You can apply if you have successfully completed at least 80% of the credit points and can provide evidence of the specific credit points (see above). Please note: The last examination must be taken before the start of the first semester of the Master's programme, otherwise admission will be withdrawn.
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Tests and documents
Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
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Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
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Letters of Recommendation
Not Required
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GRE
Not Required
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GMAT
Not Required
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Explaining (a) why you would like to join this particular M.Sc. program and (b) what are your specific skills that qualify you for this program (250 words).
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not requried
APS verification
APS certificate
Required for Application
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Prerequisites
BSc in Biochemistry or similar, if a biochemical focus has been studied: biology, chemistry, biomedical programs, microbiology; NOT considered similar: pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacy, medical laboratory sciences, medicine, (industrial) biotechnology, chemical or biological engineering (unless additional qualification in biochemistry is provided).
Main emphasis of study: At least 36 of 180 ECTS have been achieved in basic or advanced biochemical courses, laboratory trainings or the bachelor thesis (critical: practical laboratory expertise)
Overall Grade: at least 2.5
If you have not yet completed your degree: You can apply if you have successfully completed at least 80% of the credit points and can provide evidence of the specific credit points (see above). Please note: The last examination must be taken before the start of the first semester of the Master's programme, otherwise admission will be withdrawn.
You either have a german university entrance qualification (Abitur - incl. 6 years of English/level B2) OR you can proof that your BSc program was taught in English OR you have a TOEFL (Internet-based 93), IELTS (average 6,5 - each single component 6,0), Cambridge qualifications (175), TOEIC (460-425-175) certificate. (minimum score in brackets
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine
Programme-specific documents
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and Transcript of Records incl. overall grade and indication of the total credit points earned*
University entrance qualification*
In the case of a foreign Bachelor's degree (or equivalent): VPD (see above „Requirements for admission to the Master's degree“)
Curriculum Vitae (incl. laboratory and English skills; in English)
Proof of English language proficiency
Application form provided in KLIPS completely filled in (incl. training, laboratory skills, motivation)
*In case of a foreign degree: If the original documents were not issued in German or English, you must upload the documents in the original language and officially certified translations.
Applications with a degree not yet completed: You must submit a Transcript of Records showing the credit points required (see above „Requirements for admission to the Master's degree“) as well as the provisional overall grade, issued and certified by your Examination Office.
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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Application fee
75 EUR
Estimated time
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Complexity
MediumAddress
Universitätsstr. 22a
Zipcode50937City
Köln
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Tuition
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Semester contribution
335 EUR
per semester
Application fee
75 EUR
one-time
Estimated year-1 total cost
12,574 – 12,574 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.
Additional fee information
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Acceptance rate
0%
0 accepted out of 4 total applications
Grade distributionGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)
AdmittedRejected
1.02.03.04.0
Based on 4 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.
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