Infection Biology and Control

Eberhard Karls Universitat Tubingen · Tübingen, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Science
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Lambaréné (Gabon)
Apply by
Register by 15 July 2027
Starts
Winter semester

Eberhard Karls Universitat Tubingen does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 – €3,400 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
The Master's programme in Infection Biology and Control is only open to non-EU citizens . Application requirements The application must be made using the form provided by the University of Tübingen (online portal). The application form must be accompanied by (uploaded documents): A Bachelor’s degree of at least six semesters of study in biology, or an equivalent degree in a comparable subject with a grade of 3.0 or better (German grading system) English language skills at B2 level CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) Documentation of French proficiency of at least level of A2 CEFR (DELF A2) Documentation of the contents of the completed study programme If available, evidence of special achievements and e.g. laboratory internships and/or relevant (research) activities
English language requirement
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: IELTS Academic: 6.5 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 79 Reading: 18 Listening: 18 Speaking: 18 Writing: 18
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries until 15 July 2027
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About this programme

Infection Biology aims to characterise the interaction between pathogens and their host in order to elucidate the mechanisms through which parasites, bacteria, viruses, and fungi invade their host and cause diseases. Infectious diseases contribute in great proportion to illnesses and death worldwide. Understanding how pathogens get access to their host, colonise and cause disease is an important step towards developing strategies for control. Sub-Saharan Africa has one of the highest burdens of infectious diseases world-wide. The Master’s programme in Infection Biology and Control is fully focused on the predominant causes of the infectious diseases burden in sub-Saharan African countries, e.g. major parasitic pathogens and emerging and re-emerging viruses with an added emphasis on translational aspects of infectious disease control in the Central African context. To successfully control infectious diseases, the underlying molecular, immunological, and epidemiological mechanisms first need to be better understood. The aim of this programme is to equip young students with the knowledge and skills necessary to tackle biological and medical challenges. These include the timely identification of emerging drug resistance for many neglected parasites using novel tools in genomics, molecular biology such as the use of environmental DNA techniques for vector research and last but not least, urgent one-health-related research questions.

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