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Heinrich Heine University Dusseldorf

Dusseldorf

Biology

Subjects: Biology;Science;Life Sciences

M.Sc. | Master of Science

⏳  Duration
4 Semesters
🔠 Teaching Language
English
💶  Application Fee non-EU
No information

💶  Cost per Semester ? Separate from the tuition fees, the cost per semester refers to another fee students pay each semester, covering registration fees, administrative costs, and often a public transport ticket.
300 EUR

💶  Tuition Fees per Semester
No Tuition Fee
⏱️ Application Deadline Summer
15.01.

⏱️ Application Deadline Winter
01.05.

Course description

The master's program in biology at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf is deeply rooted in research, emphasizing internships and independent work. Key research areas include biochemistry, biotechnology, developmental biology, evolution, genetics, microbiology, molecular biology, plant sciences, structural biology, synthetic biology, and cell biology. In the first year, students engage in compulsory elective modules designed to build specialized profiles and deepen their understanding of specific biology fields. The third semester focuses on preparing students for independent research through project work, the creation of a pilot paper, and a project outline. The fourth semester is dedicated to the master's thesis. For more details about the course of study, please refer to the university's official resources.

Program Information

Study Location Dusseldorf
Start Semester Summer, Winter
Study Form Full-time
Study Type Postgraduate
Teaching Language English
Dual No
Remote No
Application Fee non-EU No information
Study Length 4 Semesters
Tuition Fees per Semester No Tuition Fee
Cost per Semester 300 EUR
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⏱️ Application Start Summer
No information

⏱️ Application Deadline Summer
15.01.
⏱️ Application Start Winter
No information

⏱️ Application Deadline Winter
01.05.

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Application Requirements

Language Requirements

CEFR No information
IELTS No information
Cambridge (CAE) No information
TOEFL IBT No information

This document should show how many laboratory practicals you have done, how many hours or credits individual modules comprise and whether you have done a bachelor thesis. If this is not evident from your documents, please attach other relevant documents to your application. Otherwise, an evaluation of your professional suitability is not possible. Individual proof of English language skills German Abitur/university entrance qualification Degree from a full-time English-speaking university in the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand TOEFL (90 iBT) IELTS (6.5 or better)

Qualification Requirements

For entry into the degree programme, applicants should have completed a three years bachelor's degree in biology or a related subject (biochemistry, natural sciences) and have a good proficiency in English. Applications may be submitted via an online application portal. Both summer and winter enrollment is possible. The prerequisite for admission is the completion of a relevant course of study which has been successfully completed with a Bachelor of Science degree or a comparable professional qualification. Relevant to the subject is a course of study which fulfils the following criteria at least 80 credit points in basic biological modules in the fields of expertise: organismic biology, cell biology, microbiology, genetics, molecular biology, physiology at least 30 credit points in basic natural science, whereby the following compartments must be covered: chemistry, physics and mathematics at least one third of the studies should be completed in the form of laboratory practicals Bachelor thesis with a scope of at least 10 credit points Applicants must certificate their language skills by an individual language proficiency certificate.

Document Requirements

Required documents for application: Degree certificate with Transcript of Records if not available, a provisional certificate or a current transcript of records with at least 150 CP is sufficient. This document should show how many laboratory practicals you have done, how many hours or credits individual modules comprise and whether you have done a bachelor thesis. If this is not evident from your documents, please attach other relevant documents to your application. Otherwise, an evaluation of your professional suitability is not possible. Individual proof of English language skills German Abitur/university entrance qualification Degree from a full-time English-speaking university in the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand TOEFL (90 iBT) IELTS (6.5 or better)

Application Process

Acceptance Interview No
Acceptance local admission restrictions Not restricted
Application directly at the University
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