Master's in Biochemistry (Molecular Life Sciences or Molecular Oncology)
Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg · Würzburg, Europe
Duration
24 mo
Tuition
No tuition fee
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Winter semester
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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. During the first and second semesters, students can choose from a variety of modules taught by researchers from different research institutes (Biocenter, Rudolf Virchow Center, Comprehensive Cancer Center Mainfranken). Modules offered during this phase consist of lectures, seminars, exercises and lab courses. Examples include "Genomics", "RNA Biology", "Protein Biology", "Structural Biology", "Molecular Oncology", and "Clinical Oncology". In the third semester, students are expected to gain research experience during internships in various laboratories of their choice (both at the University of Würzburg and outside of the university) where they can deepen their methodological skills. The fourth semester is dedicated to a six-month Master's thesis on an individual research project.
Intakes & deadlines
Winter semester
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Prerequisites
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 will be appropriately converted). Applicants who have not completed their BSc studies at the time of application can be provisionally admitted if they have acquired the minimal number of credits listed above and have acquired a total of 145 ECTS at the time of application. Such candidates must later hand in their BSc certificate (demonstrating a final grade of 2.5 or better) in order to remain enrolled in this MSc programme. Candidates fulfilling the conditions above will be evaluated in an oral 30-minute interview. Successful candidates will be informed about their admission to the programme within four weeks.
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Tuition is No tuition fee. Taken from the university's published fees page, not re-checked since — confirm it before you budget. We confirm the current fee and the scholarships you qualify for — free.
The main intake is Winter semester. Most universities admit on a rolling basis — we confirm the exact deadline for your profile, free.
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 will be appropriately converted). Applicants who have not completed their BSc studies at the time of application can be provisionally admitted if they have acquired the minimal number of credits listed above and have acquired a total of 145 ECTS at the time of application. Such candidates must later hand in their BSc certificate (demonstrating a final grade of 2.5 or better) in order to remain enrolled in this MSc programme. Candidates fulfilling the conditions above will be evaluated in an oral 30-minute interview. Successful candidates will be informed about their admission to the programme within four weeks. English: 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.
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