Molecular and Cellular Biology (Master of Science)

Ludwig Maximilians University Munich (LMU) · Munich, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Science
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
München
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<p>The next application round for the Master of Science programme in Molecular and Cellular Biology, starting in the winter semester 2027/28, will take place in 2027.</p>
Starts
Winter semester

Ludwig Maximilians University Munich (LMU) 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
You have successfully completed or will complete in the next months a Bachelor's degree with a total of at least 180 ECTS points in biology or a related subject, e.g. bioinformatics, (bio)chemistry, or (bio)physics, biotechnology. A transcript of records from your Bachelor's degree that indicates your grade point average is required. If you are currently a Bachelor's student, you must provide a recent transcript of records with a preliminary average grade.
English language requirement
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: TOEFL iBT Home Edition (before 2026): 72 Reading: 18 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20 Writing: 17 TOEFL iBT (since 2026): 4 Reading: 4 Listening: 4 Speaking: 4 Writing: 4 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 72 Reading: 18 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20 Writing: 17 telc English: telc English B2-C1 University TOEFL iBT Home Edition (since 2026): 4 Reading: 4 Listening: 4 Speaking: 4 Writing: 4 PTE Academic: 59 IELTS Academic: 5.5 Cambridge English Qualifications Business (BEC) : B2 Business Vantage Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The next application round for the Master of Science programme in Molecular and Cellular Biology, starting in the winter semester 2027/28, will take place in 2027.
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About this programme

The Faculty of Biology of the LMU Munich offers a comprehensive two-year Master of Science programme in Molecular and Cellular Biology for graduates with a background in biology (BSc in Biology or equivalent). Based on both fundamental research and applied sciences, molecular and cellular biology contribute enormously to the decryption of molecular processes, and to the development and discovery of novel drugs, energy sources or enzymes for industrial applications. The Master's programme in Molecular and Cellular Biology at the LMU Biocenter links modern molecular methods to a large number of disciplines and is oriented towards highly motivated and globally diverse next-generation researchers with a strong interest in molecular and cellular mechanisms. The programme is taught in English, and it offers state-of-the-art education in a variety of topics such as Cell Biology, Genetics, Human Biology and Genomics, and Microbiology. Our aim is to offer our students a comprehensive preparation for meeting future challenges in science-related professional careers within the field of molecular and cellular biology. Based on topic related modules, the curriculum of the Master's programme in Molecular and Cellular Biology includes lectures, seminars, and practical courses, with a strong emphasis on learning in the context of ongoing research projects . The first semester of the Master's programme aims at deepening existing expertise gained from the previously completed Bachelor's progra

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