Biology

Universitat Regensburg · Regensburg, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Science
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Campus
Regensburg
Apply by
Register by 15 June 2027 + 1 more
Starts
Winter and summer semester

Universitat Regensburg does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 – €16,600 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
Academic admission requirements for the Master's programme include the following: a university degree or comparable degree achieved in a three-year degree programme in biology or a related subject with a minimum overall grade of 2.5 (German grading system. For degrees obtained outside of Germany, the grade is converted by the modified Bavarian formula.) a proof of English and German language skills If a minimum overall grade of 2.5 is not achieved, an additional aptitude test has to be passed. The test is conducted as an oral peer review by three examiners (botany, zoology, molecular biology) with a duration of 30 minutes. If the Bachelor's certificate is not finalised by the application deadline, a transcript of records in which the preliminary overall grade is shown has to be presented. The student must have earned a minimum of 150 credit points in the Bachelor's programme.
English language requirement
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: TOEFL iBT (since 2026): 4 Reading: 4 Listening: 4 Speaking: 4 Writing: 4 IELTS Academic: 6.5 Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First
German language requirement
A1 required/recommended, no proof required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: 1 April - 15 June The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the summer semester: 1 November - 15 December
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About this programme

The Master of Science in Biology builds on a Bachelor's degree in Biology and further deepens your knowledge through a variety of specialised modules. Within a standard period of study of four semesters (two years), students study three focus subjects by attending lectures, seminars and practical courses. In the practical courses, which include six weeks of experimental work, students are directly involved in a current scientific project in one of the research groups of the faculty. In this way, students can choose from a wide variety of research fields, e.g. Biochemistry, Biophysics, Botany, Developmental Biology, Evolutionary Biology, Genetics, Human Biology, Microbiology, Nature Conservation, Neurobiology, Ecology, Cell Biology and Zoology. In addition, students can choose from “secondary” subjects that are offered by other faculties of the university, e.g. Human Genetics, Immunology and Medical Microbiology. According to the student’s interests, study programmes can be individually tailored. This is a special feature of the Master's programme in Biology at the University of Regensburg. Students can individually design their study programme either aiming for a broader spectrum or specialising in a specific field of research. The study programme is finalised by an independent research project, the Master's thesis, in which students work in depth on a project for nine months. The study programme includes three compulsory skills modules: Communication Skills, Job Skills and R

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