Master of Science in Biology

Level: Master's
Award: Master of Science
Language: English
Duration: 4 semesters
Study mode: Full-time
Campus: Berlin
Apply by: Register by 31 May 2027
Starts: Winter semester

Freie Universität 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: For admittance to the Master’s programme, applicants need to fulfil the following admission requirements: A Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Freie Universität Berlin or other equivalent degree from a programme whose content and structure are commensurate with those of the above mentioned Bachelor’s programme Proof of English and German language skills (details below)
English language requirement: B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: PTE Academic: 59 telc English: telc English B2-C1 University UNIcert® English: UNIcert® II TOEFL iBT Home Edition (before 2026): 72 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 72 Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First IELTS Academic: 5.5
German language requirement: A1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: telc Deutsch: telc Deutsch A1
Application period: The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: 15 April 2027 - 31 May 2027
Apply through: • uni-assist • Website

About this programme

Students have the opportunity to specialise in one of the biological subject areas such as "Biodiversity Evolution and Ecology", "Genetics and Genomics", "Microbiology", "Molecular and Cell Biology", "Molecular Plant Sciences", or "Neuro and Behavioural Biology" of their choice through a flexible module selection and early specialisation options. Alternatively, they can acquire cross-sectional qualifications by participating in modules from various specialisations. As a result of the wide range of research institutions in Berlin, the Master's programme in Biology offers a large scope of modules from different areas in biology. This is possible with the inclusion of scientists from research institutions in the course programme like Robert-Koch-Institut, Charité, Leibniz-Institut für Gewässerökologie und Binnenfischerei, Max-Delbrück-Zentrum für Molekulare Medizin, Botanischer Garten and Botanisches Museum, and Berlin-Brandenburgisches Institut für Biodiversitätsforschung. During the project phase and production of the Master's thesis, students also have the opportunity to cooperate with research institutions from the region of Berlin, e.g. MPI für molekulare Pflanzenphysiologie, MPI für molekulare Genetik, Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung, Leibniz-Institut für Zoo- und Wildtierforschung, and more.