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MSc
Master
Duration
4 semesters
Language
English
EURTuition
Under 1,500 EUR/sem
Intake
Winter and Summer
About Biochemistry
The University of Tubingen is a prestigious institution located in Germany, known for its strong academic programs and research opportunities. The Biochemistry course at the University of Tubingen is highly regarded, offering students a comprehensive understanding of the chemical processes within living organisms. The program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in biochemistry, as well as practical laboratory experience and research opportunities. With a focus on both theoretical and practical aspects of biochemistry, students are well-prepared for careers in research, medicine, and biotechnology. The University of Tubingen's Biochemistry course is led by experienced faculty members who are experts in their field, providing students with a high-quality education and valuable mentorship.
Fields of study
Biochemistry(Natural Sciences)
Chemistry(Natural Sciences)
How to apply
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Admission eligibility
What you need to apply for Biochemistry at University of Tubingen
English language
IELTS Overall
5.5/ 9.0
Public info
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Evidence of very good written and spoken English. No documentation is required if your mother tongue is English, if you studied in English, if you lived for an extended amount of time in an English-speaking country or if sufficient English skills are documented in your school leaving exam. Otherwise, you need to provide one of the common certificates. If you make the short list, we may verify your English skills by a short conversation.
https://uni-tuebingen.de/fakultaeten/mathematisch-naturwi...
German language
Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.8
Public info
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Biochemistry
Bachelor grade 2.8 or better
Ideally, you have completed a bachelor's degree that combines chemistry and biology as you will need a good background in both for our master.
- excellent bachelor in biochemistry or closely related
- extensive practical biochemical lab skills
- very good spoken & written English
Sufficient knowledge of English: mother tongue English, proof of English language skills comparable to level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR or GER)
[Admission](https://uni-tuebingen.de/fakultaeten/mathematisch-naturwi...) will be granted based mainly on bachelor grades, supplemented by extracurricular merits and a written examination taking place in Tübingen. Due to legal restrictions, the exam cannot be offered online or at other locations!
Selection Criteria: -
- 40 points (~60% of total) bachelor grade
- 20 points (~30%) written entrance examination
- 5 points (<10%) based on your CV
If you are in the last semester of your bachelor's degree, you may apply with an English or German record of all courses taken including grades received up to that point and the preliminary average grade (e.g. a transcript with the preliminary average grade). For the application only the average grade submitted before the application deadline can be taken into account, i.e. we cannot adjust it afterwards as you complete more courses.
We announce the exam dates at least 4 weeks in advance. If you cannot make it, you have several options:
1. apply without the exam and rely only on your bachelor grade
2. take the exam early, for example, sit the exam for the fall term, but apply for the later summer term
3. defer your application for 1 semester; we admit both in fall and summer.
Our master is research and lab oriented. We start at an advanced skill level. Make sure your past practical training and research experience is well explained in the transcript and the form about practical training (see [admission page](https://uni-tuebingen.de/fakultaeten/mathematisch-naturwi...)). It should include how many months you worked in a lab, which techniques you used regularly, and whether you performed the techniques yourself.
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to Biochemistry
Programme-specific documents
Bachelor certificate including your final or preliminary grade and your class rank (We cannot accept transcripts without an average grade or cGPA.)
Class rank means your final grade ranked X among Y students who graduated that year. For local applicants we have access to this information.
For documentation not in English or German, we require an official English translation along with a copy of the original document.
If you are in the last semester of your bachelor degree, you may apply with an English or German record of all the grades received up to that point including their average.
An overview about your recent practical training/experience. Use this form, please. Without this form we might not be able to assess your previous education properly, which might result in a rejection.
An English Curriculum vitae in table format and in reverse chronological order of max. 1 page. Please include your focus subject in high school, any higher eduction, awards/scholarships and relevant extracurricular activities. We provide a template, if you wish to use one.
Evidence of very good written and spoken English. No documentation is required, if your mother tongue is English, if you studied in English, if you lived for an extended amount of time in an English-speaking country or if sufficient English skills are documented in your school leaving exam. Otherwise, you need to provide one of the common certificates. If you make the short list, we may verify your English skills by a short conversation.
University entrance qualification (as for the bachelor certificate, an official translation may be required)
https://uni-tuebingen.de/securedl/sdl-eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJ...
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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Selection process
Selection criteria
40 points (~60% of total) bachelor grade
20 points (~30%) written entrance examination
5 points (<10%) based on your CV
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Complexity
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Address
Interfaculty Institute of Biochemistry
Auf der Morgenstelle 34
72076 Tübingen
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Additional fee information
International students (=students who are not citizens of an EU/EEA member state) will be charged a tuition fee of 1,500 euros per semester
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0 accepted out of 12 total applications
Grade benchmarksGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)
2.18
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