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MarMic is a combined M.Sc./Ph.D. programme in marine microbiology. In the first year, you attend a lecture series with tutorials and methods courses, then carry out three laboratory rotations of two months each.

Applications for 2027 are accepted until 28 February 2027. The M.Sc. programme starts in October each year.

The programme is for students with a first degree (B.Sc. or equivalent) in microbiology, biochemistry, marine biology, oceanography, chemistry, molecular biology, geology, biogeochemistry, bioinformatics or related fields. You can apply even if your degree will only be conferred in the summer or autumn of the application year.

You apply online in English with your CV, a 1 to 2 page motivation letter, official transcripts, your diplomas and two reference letters. If English is not your native language, you also need C1 English proof (for example IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 95). M.Sc. applicants must also apply for admission at the University of Bremen. The online form is closed for now; the call for 2027 opens after 1 December 2026.

Tuition fees are waived for the programme. The general administration fee for registering at the University of Bremen is about 390 euros per semester. Living costs in Bremen, including a dorm room and health insurance, are about 900 to 950 euros a month.

A limited number of M.Sc. scholarships are available, including matching funds of up to 220 euros a month and a very limited number of full room and board scholarships of up to 950 euros a month. Dorm single rooms cost about 400 euros a month, and the programme office can help reserve one on request.

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