Master of Science in Molecular Biology & Evolution (MAMBE)

Christian-Albrechts-Universitat zu Kiel · Kiel, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Science
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Kiel
Apply by
Register by 15 June 2027
Starts
Winter semester

Christian-Albrechts-Universitat zu Kiel does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
Academic admission requirements include a Bachelor's degree (Bachelor of Science) in biology or a related subject. (The final grade should be better than 2.0 or among the top 30% marks according to the ECTS grading table according to the ECTS User's Guide, European Communities 2009.) If you have not yet received the final certificate, please include a preliminary certificate with an overview of completed courses, marks, and ECTS. Subject-specific aptitude test Curriculum Vitae (concise overview, no more than two pages) Please keep in mind that your application will be only considered if you've already earned 120 ECTS at the time of your application!
English language requirement
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: IELTS Academic: 6.5
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: 1 March - 15 June
Apply through
• uni-assist • Website

About this programme

The Master of Science in Molecular Biology & Evolution (MAMBE) is an international programme taught entirely in English. It is based on the fruitful collaboration with the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology in Plön, Germany. It specifically combines the areas of evolution and molecular biology – a combination which has emerged as an extremely successful interdisciplinary research field in recent years but has not yet been available in academic education. The programme enables an extended research term in diverse research groups within the Kiel University and MPI Plön (see our website for additional details). The MAMBE curriculum is founded on the idea that interdisciplinary thinking enhances in-depth understanding of biological phenomena. For example, the complexity that is characteristic for many molecular processes can often only be understood by taking into account their evolutionary origins. Similarly, the evolution of particular trait functions may also often depend on the underlying molecular mechanisms. MAMBE will foster such interdisciplinary connections. In the first two semesters, you will learn advanced topics in molecular and evolutionary biology. Additionally, you will enhance your skill set in data analysis, evaluation and visualisation, as well as scientific communication. During the third and fourth semesters, the acquired competences will be applied to real research in the laboratory and field. This includes preparatory short-term research modules

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