About this programme
The Faculty of Biology of the LMU Munich offers a comprehensive two-year Master of Science programme in Molecular and Cellular Biology for graduates with a background in biology (BSc in Biology or equivalent). Based on both fundamental research and applied sciences, molecular and cellular biology contribute enormously to the decryption of molecular processes, and to the development and discovery of novel drugs, energy sources or enzymes for industrial applications. The Master's programme in Molecular and Cellular Biology at the LMU Biocenter links modern molecular methods to a large number of disciplines and is oriented towards highly motivated and globally diverse next-generation researchers with a strong interest in molecular and cellular mechanisms. The programme is taught in English, and it offers state-of-the-art education in a variety of topics such as Cell Biology, Genetics, Human Biology and Genomics, and Microbiology. Our aim is to offer our students a comprehensive preparation for meeting future challenges in science-related professional careers within the field of molecular and cellular biology. Based on topic related modules, the curriculum of the Master's programme in Molecular and Cellular Biology includes lectures, seminars, and practical courses, with a strong emphasis on learning in the context of ongoing research projects. The first semester of the Master's programme aims at deepening existing expertise gained from the previously completed Bachelor's programme. In the following semesters, students can individually compose modules according to their goals and interests, either aiming for exposure to a wide variety of fields or on focusing in-depth on a particular subject. Major topics Cell Biology Genetics Human Biology and Genomics Microbiology The Faculty of Biology of the LMU Munich is made up of internationally recognised researchers and award-winning instructors. The faculty provides excellent facilities for contemporary research and studies in the modern “Biocenter” that is part of the HighTechCampus of the LMU Munich. High-profile institutions are situated in close proximity, including the Max Planck Institutes for Biochemistry and Neuroscience, the German Research Center for Environmental Health, the Gene Center, the Faculty for Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Science, and the Biomedical Center. The website of the Master of Science programme in Molecular and Cellular Biology is the best way to find out more about the programme and to gain an overview of current research areas: https://www.bio.lmu.de/en/study/for-students/master-programs/mcb/. The prescribed period of study is four semesters, including a final Master's thesis. Requiring a total of 120 ECTS credits, the programme is based on acquiring approximately 30 ECTS credits per semester. The curriculum of the Master's programme is based on a modular system consisting of topically related fields of research, including lectures, seminars and practical courses, with a strong emphasis on learning in the context of ongoing research projects. Modules can be individually composed according to each student's goals and interests. First semester – Basic training The first semester of the Master's programme aims to enlarge and deepen existing know-how gained in the previously completed Bachelor's programme. During the first two months of the programme, students will participate in “Lab Methods in Molecular and Cellular Biology” and “Bioinformatics and Data Analysis”, which are mandatory courses. Moreover, students can select up to two additional fields of study. Second and third semester – Specialisation In the second semester, students can deepen their knowledge in the fields of study of their first semester or select additional topics. Mandatory courses include lectures, seminars, practical courses and practical research courses. In the third semester, students attend two topically linked modules, namely “Special Methods in Molecular and Cellular Biology” an
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