Physical Biology of Cells & Cell Interactions

Subjects: Physical Biology;Cell Interactions;Biology

M.Sc. | Master of Science

Course description

The two-year Master's programme in Physical Biology of Cells and Cell Interactions (PBioC) operates on an international scale, offering a deep, research-focused education in eukaryotic and organismal cell biology and physical biology. This programme equips students with a thorough understanding of essential eukaryotic life processes. These include cell growth, cell-cell communication, differentiation, and various signaling mechanisms such as hormonal, inflammatory, angiogenic, and aging processes. Students explore these processes using diverse animal and plant model systems, examining cells, tissues, and entire organisms. The programme employs advanced experimental and conceptual methods from cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, immunology, genetics, (neuro-)physiology, and morphological analysis. A significant emphasis is placed on advanced microscopy techniques and their applications for in vivo analysis of tissues and multicellular systems, alongside data analysis. From the first semester, the programme combines theoretical courses with hands-on experimental activities. Students learn the fundamentals of various sub-disciplines and are introduced to the latest international research. They also develop essential occupational skills for interdisciplinary research, independent scientific thinking, and responsible action. This programme fosters an environment of trust, understanding, and inclusivity, ensuring clear and

Application Requirements

Language Requirements

Proof of English language skills (B2): - TOEFL (ibT) minimum 87 - IELTS minimum 6.0 - a BA thesis that was completely written in English - a minimum one-year study or occupational stay in an English-speaking country within the last three years

Qualification Requirements

Bachelor degree in the same or a related subject, or at least an equivalent degree from an university of applied sciences in the same or similar subject with a standard period of study of six semesters Letter of motivation in English language (letter of motivation should not exceed two pages in length. Font size should be 12pt, 1.5 line spacing). It should contain: 1. What is your motivation to study in the Master program Physical Biology of Cells and Cell Interactions? 2. Which topics, scientific fields of the program are you mainly interested in? 3. What are your previous practical experiences in the lab (lab work) / professional experiences? 4. Which aims do you follow with the study program, what are your occupational career plans? 5. Title and summary of your bachelor thesis? 6. Which experimental methods did you perform in your bachelor thesis?

Document Requirements

if you are not already enrolled at Goethe-University Frankfurt: a university entrance qualification (e.g. A-Levels) Bachelor’s degree certificate (incl. Transcript of Records) if the Bachelor's degree has not yet been completed: - a Transcript of Records or equivalent document listing the content of the study programme and average grade - proof of matriculation Letter of motivation Proof of English language skills Curriculum vitae Copy of an identity document Declaration of examination claim (Download) APS certificate for applicants from India, Vietnam and PR of China (original)