Cell and Infection Biology, Master of Science

The curriculum relates topics of cell and developmental biology with those of infection biology and corresponding diseases. The cell biology topics comprise developmental subjects such as tissue regeneration and morphogenetic cell migration, molecular stem cell biology, epigenetic plasticity, multicellularity and environment-depending development. Based on general aspects and novel approaches in molecular biology, including bioinformatics and computational biology, current research topics in the fields of cell biology, microbiology, biophysics, and bioinformatics are emphasised. In particular, these include the action of pathogenicity factors of both prokaryotic and eukaryotic human pathogens as well as ways to develop strategies against the spread of disease. The study programme in Cell and Infection Biology is a combination of two major topics, i.e. cell and developmental biology and molecular infection biology. During the first year of the programme, the students enrol in two theoretical courses and one practical course in each of the two topics. All modules are accompanied by a graded examination. In semesters three and four, further specialised research training is provided in a selected field of interest. The students are actively involved in ongoing research projects. They learn to independently plan and perform both theoretical and experimental work. They also learn to summarise and discuss their results obtained in the thesis, which has to be presented and defended in a final colloquium. The thesis (25 ECTS) is preceded by an ungraded preparatory practical course of 12 weeks (15 ECTS). Further modules (15 ECTS) are selected within the sub-area "Additional Qualifications" to cover special aspects of interest. These modules will not be graded (pass/fail only). PDF Download

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Bachelor of Science in biology or equivalent study degree that fulfils the criteria of the "Fachkanon Biologie" / subject specific criteria, in particular: Bachelor of Science in Biology or a similar programme Biosciences: 75 ECTS credit equivalents Chemistry (including biochemistry and physical chemistry): 15 ECTS Physics, mathematics, biostatistics: 15 ECTS OR Biosciences: 60 ECTS Chemistry (including biochemistry and physical chemistry): 20 ECTS Physics, mathematics, biostatistics: 12 ECTS OR Biosciences: 70 ECTS Chemistry (including biochemistry and physical chemistry): 10 ECTS Physics, mathematics, biostatistics: 12 ECTS Proof of experimental laboratory experience, preferably by an experimental thesis comprising a minimum of 10 ECTS Please submit either your final degree or your transcript of records to certify the minimum requirement of 150 ECTS. You have to submit your completed transcript of records no later than 15 September or 15 March, respectively.

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