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University of Cologne

Cologne

Biological Sciences

Subjects: Science;Biology

M.Sc. | Master of Science

⏳ Duration

4 Semesters

🔠 Teaching Language

English

💶 Application Fee non-EU

No information

💶 Cost per Semester ?

305.0 EUR

💶 Tuition Fees per Semester

No Tuition Fee

⏱️ Application Deadline Summer

15.01.

⏱️ Application Deadline Winter

15.07.

Course description

The Master of Science in Biological Sciences program focuses on research. Students will gain a solid foundation in research-oriented biological science. This comprehensive program allows students to specialize in various fields. These include Mechanisms of Aging and Aging Associated Diseases, Computational Biology, Ecology, Evolution, and Environment, Molecular and Developmental Genetics, Neurobiology: Genes, Circuits, and Behavior, and Molecular Plant and Microbial Sciences. In the Mechanisms of Aging and Aging Associated Diseases specialization, students explore the biological processes behind aging and related diseases. Computational Biology offers tools and techniques for analyzing biological data. Ecology, Evolution, and Environment covers the interactions between organisms and their environments. Molecular and Developmental Genetics delves into the genetic mechanisms that drive development and heredity. Neurobiology: Genes, Circuits, and Behavior examines the genetic and neural bases of behavior. Molecular Plant and Microbial Sciences focuses on the molecular biology of plants and microbes. Each specialization provides in-depth knowledge and research skills, preparing students for advanced careers in biological sciences.

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Program Information

Study Location	Cologne
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	305.0 EUR

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⏱️ Application Start Summer

No information

⏱️ Application Deadline Summer

15.01.

⏱️ Application Start Winter

01.05.

⏱️ Application Deadline Winter

15.07.

Application Requirements

Language Requirements

CEFR	No information
IELTS	6.5
Cambridge (CAE)	No information
TOEFL IBT	80

English language skills (TOFEL IbT 80, IELTS 6.5)

Qualification Requirements

It is an access requirement for the master's programme, including for applications for admission to a higher semester, to possess a previous professionally qualifying degree [berufsqualifizierender Abschluss] in a bachelor's programme with a duration of at least six semesters in which at least 180 credit points were acquired, or to have successfully completed a relevant and equivalent course of study

Document Requirements

School leaving certificate/proof of having passed a university entrance exam Degree certificate (if already available), if not, please upload a preliminary degree overview Overview of subjects and grades (transcript of records) University grading system an officially certified translation if the original documents were not issued in German or English Language Applicants from China, India and Vietnam are required to also submit a current APS certificate.Officially certified translations of educational certificates (if these are not available in German or English) Preliminary examination documentation (VPD) from uni-assist (You can find more information about applying for the VPD on the International Office website .) Additionally, please submit the following documents: Motivation letter CV