Insect Biotechnology and Bioresources

Justus Liebig University Giessen · Giessen, Germany

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

Justus Liebig University Giessen 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
In general, students can apply for this Master's programme if they hold a Bachelor's degree with a duration of at least three years (180 credits) or a comparable degree. The Bachelor's degree must be completed in a closely related scientific field. For example: Agrarwissenschaften (Agricultural Science) Biologie (Biology) Biotechnologie (Biotechnology) Chemie (Chemistry) Lebensmittelchemie (Food Chemistry) Nachwachsende Rohstoffe und Bioressourcen (Crop Biomass and Bioresources) Applications with a Bachelor’s degree in another scientific field or with a Bachelor’s degree from abroad will be examined individually as to whether the study requirements are fulfilled. For this degree programme the application includes a letter of motivation with 500 words (+/- 10%) outlining the candidate’s personal motivation and subject-specific knowledge. The criteria for the evaluation of the motivation letter are given in the examination regulations. A specialist commission at JLU will then finally decide on the admission. Any information on the status of acceptance without having completed the application process is not possible. Detailed information about the application process is provided here:
English language requirement
C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: UNIcert® English: UNIcert® III telc English: telc English C1 TOEIC: 945 PTE Academic: 76 Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced IELTS Academic: 7 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 95
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: 1 May - 15 June
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About this programme

With more than one million scientifically described species, insects are the largest group of organisms on Earth . As an emerging interdisciplinary research area, insect biotechnology explores insects as well as insect-associated micro- and macro-organisms as emerging bioresources in the fields of medicine, crop protection, pharmaceuticals, industrial food and biotechnology. During your studies, you will deal intensively with the systematics and ecology of insects and acquire specific scientific and technical knowledge. You will also learn about various methodical research approaches to investigate insects and their associated organisms as a new resource for food and luxury food, enzymes and bioactive natural products and finally to refine fully developed products. The study programme is characterised by a strong emphasis on research and practical relevance as well as a high level of interdisciplinary approaches and projects. The English Master‘s programme in Insect Biotechnology and Bioresources is offered by the Faculty 09 Agricultural Sciences, Nutritional Sciences, and Environmental Management in cooperation with the Faculty 08 Biology and Chemistry and the Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen – University of Applied Sciences.

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