Master's in Biochemistry (Molecular Life Sciences or Molecular Oncology)

University of Wurzburg · Würzburg, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Science
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Würzburg
Apply by
Register by 1 June 2027
Starts
Winter semester

University of Wurzburg 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
Applicants need to have a documented background in biochemistry and biology. During their Bachelor's studies, they must have acquired the following number of credits either in area A or in area B: Area A 35 ECTS: Fundamental competences in bioanalytics, biochemistry, molecular biology & structural biology 10 ECTS: Documented knowledge of any combination of the following topics: cell biology, pathobiochemistry, toxicology, molecular tumour biology, virology, immunology, neurobiology, human genetics, microbiology, bioinformatics, biophysics 55 ECTS: Documented knowledge of inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry Area B 20 ECTS: Fundamental competences in biochemistry and molecular biology 20 ECTS: Documented knowledge of any combination of the following topics: physiology, anatomy or histology, toxicology, pathology 25 ECTS: Documented knowledge of any combination of the following topics: genetics, cell biology, developmental biology, microbiology (If necessary, credits will be converted to the ECTS system) In addition, applicants need to have completed their BSc studies with a grade point average of 2.5 or better according to the German system (non-German grades w
English language requirement
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: UNIcert® English: UNIcert® II TOEIC: 785 Reading: 385 Listening: 400 Speaking: 160 Writing: 150 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 (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 PTE Academic: 59 TOEFL Essentials: 8 Reading: 8 Listening: 8 Speaking: 8 Writing: 8 Cambridge English Qualifications Business (BEC) : B2 Business Vantage onSET English: B2 ISE Digital: 80 ISE (paper edition): ISE II IELTS Academic: 5.5 Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: 1 April - 1 June
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About this programme

The two-year Master's programme in Biochemistry offers a research-oriented education in one of Germany's prime universities for biomedical research. Selected top students will be offered a "fast-track" option to start a PhD thesis after three semesters of MSc studies. Students can choose between two specialisations: "Molecular Life Sciences" focuses on the structure and function of the molecules of life, and "Molecular Oncology" emphasises the molecular and cellular study of human cancer. Lectures and practical courses are taught by biochemists, molecular biologists and clinicians with a wide range of research expertise.

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