Plant Sciences (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 Plant Sciences, 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 a Bachelor's degree programme with a total of at least 180 ECTS credits or equivalent in biology, forestry, agricultural sciences, plant sciences or a related subject (e.g. Biomedical Science, Bioinformatics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, or Biophysics). If you have not yet completed your Bachelor's programme in one of the above-mentioned subjects, you should complete the programme in the next months. 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 submit a recent transcript of records with a preliminary average grade.
English language requirement
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: PTE Academic: 59 Cambridge English Qualifications Business (BEC) : B2 Business Vantage Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First telc English: telc English B2-C1 University TOEFL iBT (since 2026): 4 Reading: 4 Listening: 4 Speaking: 4 Writing: 4 TOEFL iBT Home Edition (since 2026): 4 Reading: 4 Listening: 4 Speaking: 4 Writing: 4 TOEFL iBT Home Edition (before 2026): 72 Reading: 18 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20 Writing: 17 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 72 Reading: 18 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20 Writing: 17 IELTS Academic: 5.5
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The next application round for the Master of Science programme in Plant Sciences, 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’s programme in Plant Sciences for graduates with a background in biology (BSc in biology or equivalent). The Master’s programme in Plant Sciences at the LMU Biocenter links classical botanical disciplines to modern molecular methods . It is oriented towards highly motivated and globally diverse next-generation researchers with a strong interest in molecular and adaptation mechanisms, and evolution of plants. The programme is taught in English, and it offers state-of-the-art education in four main topics: Plant Molecular Biology , Plant Cell Biology , Systematics and Biotic Interactions of Plants . Our aim is to offer our students comprehensive preparation for meeting future challenges in science-related professional careers within the field of plant sciences. Based on topic related modules, the curriculum of the Master's programme in Plant Sciences 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 programme. In the following semesters, students can individually compose modules according to their goals and interests , either aiming for exposure to a wide variety of fields or on focusing in-depth on a particular subject. The Faculty of Biology of the LMU Munich is made up of i nternationall

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