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MSc
Master
Duration
4 semesters
Language
English
EURTuition
Under 1,500 EUR/sem
Intake
Winter and Summer
About Life Science
The University of Konstanz is a renowned institution located in the beautiful city of Konstanz, Germany. It offers a wide range of courses, including the highly esteemed Life Science program. This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the biological processes that govern life, from molecular and cellular levels to ecosystems and the environment. The program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue careers in research, healthcare, and environmental conservation. With state-of-the-art facilities and expert faculty, the University of Konstanz's Life Science course provides an excellent education and prepares students for success in the field.
Specialization
focus areas of classical biology and chemistry it includes the following areas: biochemistry, biophysics, bioinformatics, immunology, pharmacology and medicine. Biology focus areas are: biochemistry, biochemical pharmacology, biophysics, molecular genetics, immunology, microbiology and cell biology. Chemistry focus areas are: biochemical and biophysical analytics, bioorganic chemistry, cellular chemistry, proteomics as well as carbohydrate, protein and nucleic acids chemistry.
Fields of study
Biotechnology(Life Sciences & Medicine)
How to apply
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Admission eligibility
What you need to apply for Life Science at University of Konstanz
English language
IELTS Overall
5/ 9.0
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You have to provide documentation of your English language skills, level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages attested by:
Documentation of 5 years of continuous English classes at a Geman-speaking secondary school up to Abitur (German equivalent to A-level), minimum grade ‘ausreichend’ (sufficient) or better
TOEFL-iBT: minimum score: 72
IELTS (academic test): minimum score: 5.0
Cambridge Certificate: Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE)
This requirement is also met if you can document having attended secondary school, having completed a bachelor’s degree or having studied at least one semester abroad in: Australia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Malta, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa or the United States.
Academic requirements
Minimum ECTS credits
180
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Documentation of a three-year (or more) study programme at a state, or officially recognised, institution of higher education or Berufsakademie in the subject Life Science (minimum degree Bachelor of Sciences (B.Sc.) or equivalent), or a related subject. If you have not received your degree certificate by the end of the application deadline, please attach documentation of all your examination results so far;
https://www.chemie.uni-konstanz.de/en/studies/master-of-s...
The M.Sc. Economics and Institutions is designed as a consecutive programme for
students with a B.Sc./B.A. in Economics or a B.Sc./B.A. with an Economics major. At
the time of application, students should have been awarded at least 90 ECTS
credits in economics, business administration, or economics-related methods (e.g.
mathematics, statistics).
If students do not have completed their course of studies at the time of application, they have to submit a transcript of records including a preliminary grade,
calculated on the basis of at least 144 ECTS credits
Not required
Prerequisites
University (or Berufsakademie) degree in life science or a related subject with obvious links to life science. If you have not completed the bachelor's programme in Life Science, you have to document your good performance in the areas organic chemistry, biochemistry and molecular biology.
Documentation of your English language skills (minimum level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). In justified exceptional cases, knowledge of English can be proven in an interview. The Standing Examination Board Life Science decides on exceptional cases.
Foreign language skills
You have to provide documentation of your English language skills, level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages attested by:
- Documentation of 5 years of continuous English classes at a Geman-speaking secondary school up to Abitur (German equivalent to A-level), minimum grade ‘ausreichend’ (sufficient) or better
- TOEFL-iBT: minimum score: 72
- IELTS (academic test): minimum score: 5.0
- Cambridge Certificate: Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE)
This requirement is also met if you can document having attended secondary school, having completed a bachelor’s degree or having studied at least one semester abroad in: Australia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Malta, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa or the United States.
For international applicants no German language skills are required.
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to Life Science
Programme-specific documents
Application documents
Please attach the following documents to your application:
Please attach the following documents to your application:
documentation of a three-year (or more) study programme at a state, or officially recognised, institution of higher education or Berufsakademie in the subject Life Science (minimum degree Bachelor of Sciences (B.Sc.) or equivalent), or a related subject (Chemistry i.e. minimum organic I - III and physical Chemistry including laboratory courses, Biology i.e. cell biology, genetics, biochemistry). If you have not received your degree certificate by the end of the application deadline, please attach documentation of all your examination results so far;
a CV;
a proof of English language skills: min. B2 as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). A proof of English language skills is not requested from applicants with a bachelor’s degree from one of the following countries: USA, UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa. Proof can be provided either by TOEFL test (Test of English as a Foreign Language) minimum score 72 points (internet based) or Cambridge First Certificate in English, at least Grade C; or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) minimum score: Band 5 or by a continuous five-year English course in secondary education at a German-speaking school, completed with a grade of sufficient (5 points) or better
Application documents
Please attach the following documents to your application:
curriculum vitae
documentation of a three-year (or more) study programme at a state, or officially recognised, institution of higher education or Berufsakademie in the subject Life Science (minimum degree Bachelor of Sciences (B.Sc.) or equivalent), or a related subject. If you have not received your degree certificate by the end of the application deadline, please attach documentation of all your examination results so far;
A proof of English language skills: min. B2 as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Current certificate of enrolment or proof of exmatriculation (if you have studied at a German university, please indicate your 'Fachsemester’ and ‘Hochschulsemester’)
International applicants:
If your documents are not available in German or English, you will need to have them translated. Please submit a German or English translation of your documents along with the original versions.
Applicants from China, India and Vietnam: APS certificate (original) issued by the German Embassy of your home country
Important note: Please note the information provided under the tab "admission requirements" and "languange skills".
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.
Open application portalApostille and notarization
Requirements vary by nationality and issuing country. Many German universities require certified translations and, in some cases, document apostilles. Verify current requirements directly with the admissions office, or use our document services for guided preparation.
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Step-by-step guide to applying for Life Science at University of Konstanz
Application procedure
Application Link :https://zeus.uni-konstanz.de/hioserver/pages/cs/sys/porta...
Selection process
After applying
How can I check my application status?
You will receive a confirmation email once your online application has been submitted. The University of Konstanz will inform you via email as soon as your paper application has arrived in the mail and when your application's status changes.
Additionally, you can visit the “My Application” section of the ZEuS application portal to check your application status and whether your application materials have arrived.
Application quick facts
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direct
Mode
online
Application fee
0 EUR
Estimated time
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Complexity
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Address
University of Konstanz
Department of Studies and Teaching
Subject area 69
D-78457 Konstanz
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Additional fee information
Since Winter Semester 2017/18, international students studying in a bachelor’s, consecutive master’s or state examination programme will be required to pay tuition fees of 1,500 euros per semester if they are not citizens of a country within the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA).
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Grade benchmarksGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)
2.00
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