Molecular Plant Science

The MoPS study programme is research-driven and requires knowledge in plant molecular biology as well as extended lab experience. The students acquire fundamental knowledge in many different experimental techniques from molecular biology, biochemistry, physiology, and bio-imaging, and can apply these methods to molecular plant research. They are able to formulate and validate scientific hypotheses. They design and perform experiments independently and are able to discuss their results in the current context of plant research and talk about the meaning of their scientific findings for society. The MoPS offers practice-oriented learning through group practicals in the first semester to refresh your knowledge of basic molecular biology techniques and to learn more advanced lab methods. This is followed by individual lab rotations in the second and third semesters. Skills relevant to academic research, such as the development of research questions, experimental design, implementation and evaluation, are taught, as well as the presentation and discussion of research results. The programme is completed with a Master's thesis. For the thesis, students are allowed to work independently on an up-to-date scientific question embedded in the research environment of Universität Hamburg. The practical education is complemented by lectures and seminars that provide an overview about the most exciting topics and trends in molecular plant biology, and offer the opportunity to discuss ethical issues and possible career paths following the Master’s degree. PDF Download

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The Master's degree programme in Molecular Plant Science has the following specific admission requirements: degree in one of the Bachelor's programmes at a university within the Federal Republic of Germany: Biology Molecular Life Sciences Biochemistry or a degree in another Bachelor's degree programme, provided that the following academic achievements in the specified scope and discipline are demonstrated: Biology and Biochemistry 70 credit points (LP) thereof 20 LP in university laboratory practicals (in molecular biology or/and biochemistry) A scientific experimental research project as a thesis of at least six LP This information must be evident from the submitted documentation, possibly with a separate letter. Achievements from other courses may be used to meet the required course credits. This also applies to university achievements that have been acquired in addition to the Bachelor's degree programme.

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