Life Science (Master of Science)

Universitat Konstanz · Constance, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Science
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Konstanz
Apply by
Register by 15 April 2027 + 2 more
Starts
Winter and summer semester
Tuition
€3,000

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
Entry requirements for the Master's Programme Life Science are: Documentation of a three-year (or longer) study programme at a state or officially recognised institution of higher education or Berufsakademie (vocational academy) in the subject Life Science (minimum degree Bachelor of Sciences) or a related subject that includes fundamental knowledge in both chemistry (physical, inorganic and organic chem.) and biology (cell bio., gentics, biochemistry), both including laboratory courses and a detailed transcript of records If the subject of your Bachelor's degree is a subject related to Life Science at the University of Konstanz, you have to have good assessments in the areas relevant for Life Science (organic chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology). Applicants with a higher education degree obtained in a country that is not a member of the Bologna Process have to take the GRE test (official score sheet; at least 150 points in Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning Score) or the GMAT test (at least 250 points in Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning Score).
English language requirement
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 72 Reading: 18 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20 Writing: 17 IELTS Academic: 5 Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: non-EU countries For the winter semester: 18 March - 15 April The following is valid for applicants from: EU countries Iceland Norway Liechtenstein Switzerland United Kingdom For the winter semester: 7 May - 15 June The following is valid for applicants from: EU countries Iceland Norway Liechtenstein Switzerland United Kingdom For the summer semester: 25 November - 15 January
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About this programme

Life Science is a joint study programme of chemistry and biology. The interdisciplinary and research-oriented study programme addresses students with a fundamental background in both chemistry and biology (both required; including organic and physical chemistry, cell biology, genetics and biochemistry) . By studying Life Science at the University of Konstanz, you will acquire a sound, high-quality scientific education that equally builds on chemistry and biology. You will be equipped with particular competence in the field of modern biomolecular research. In addition to the focus areas of classical biology and chemistry, biology focus areas are: biochemistry, bioinformatics, immunology, biochemical pharmacology, molecular genetics, microbiology, and cell biology. Chemistry focus areas include: bioorganic chemistry, cellular chemistry, and proteomics as well as carbohydrate, protein, and nucleic acids chemistry. The study programme includes obligatory theory and laboratory courses in both chemistry and biology .

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