MSc Microbiology
Friedrich Schiller Universitat Jena · Jena, Germany
- Level
- Master's
- Award
- Master of Science
- Language
- English
- Duration
- 4 semesters
- Campus
- Jena
- Apply by
- Register by 31 May 2027 + 1 more
- Starts
- Winter semester
Friedrich Schiller Universitat Jena 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
- A Bachelor of Science degree in biology entitles the applicant to apply for the Master's programme in microbiology. Admission is based on selection criteria and grades, and a letter of motivation is taken into consideration. The following application documents are to be submitted as certified copies by the set deadline: a) proof of having passed academic examinations and detailed documentation of completed studies in the first degree programme leading to a professional qualification b) if relevant, proof of research experience (research activities, publications, research work, periods spent abroad carrying out research or studying) c) if relevant, proof of relevant professional experience (e.g. as a biology technician, industrial experience)
- English language requirement
- B2 required/recommended, no proof required
- German language requirement
- No minimum language level required
- Application period
- The following is valid for applicants from: non-EU countries For the winter semester: 1 April - 31 May The following is valid for applicants from: EU countries For the winter semester: 1 April - 31 August
- Apply through
- Please check this website .
About this programme
The programme in microbiology addresses all aspects of microbiological research, including prokaryotic and eukaryotic systems. Bacterial and fungal systematics, biotechnology, physiology, ecology, molecular biology, cell biology, applied microbiology, genetics, interactions with other organisms, and environmental interactions are covered. The study programme is based on interdisciplinary research and involves cooperation with the Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology — Hans Knöll Institute, the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology, and associated biotechnology companies.
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