Curricular design

During your study course you will complete

• 5 advanced modules, each four weeks (FGM, 5 credit points each)
• 2 research modules, each eight weeks (FOM, 10 credit points each)
• a project management module (PLM, 10 credit points)
• obligatory module ‘Integrative Biology’ (four weeks, 5 credit points)
• the  Master's thesis (60 credit points, approx. 10 months) including the corresponding modules:
  • 'Current State of Research’ (10 credit points)
  • 'Methodological and Organizational Foundations of Experimental Life Scienc- es' (8 credit points)
  • final defence (12 credit points)

You can find the course catalogue with all modules currently offered under the following link (only in german):
https://mhbbio2.uni-muenster.de/modulhandbuch/student/MSc_Biotech/StudMScBiotech.php

The first year of study is dedicated to completing the advanced and research modules, as well as the mandatory module. The freely selectable FGMs and one FOM can also be taken as external courses from other faculties of the university (up to a maximum of 15 credit points), at external research institutions, or at a company (up to a maximum of 10 credit points outside the University of Münster).

In the second year of study, the master's thesis is prepared. Over approximately 10 months, an independent scientific research project is executed and then defended in a public presentation. The master's thesis phase is complemented by the modules 'Methodological and Or- ganizational Foundations of Experimental Life Sciences' (MGel and OGeL) and 'Current State of Research'. These modules are completed within the research group where the thesis work is carried out. Furthermore, there is the possibility to complete the master's thesis outside of the University of Münster, for example in the industry or at research institutions.
Throughout the program, in addition to scientific competencies, interdisciplinary skills in project and teamwork, as well as leadership skills are acquired within the project management module.

The potential career fields for graduates of the ‘Biological Sciences’ master's program encompass a wide range of scientific activities in life science-related areas within industry, universities, and research institutions. The master's degree also provides the opportunity for further qualification in relevant doctoral programs.

How to apply

Applicationa are submitted exclusively via the registrar's office:
https://www.uni-muenster.de/studieninteressierte/en/bewerbung/master.html
Information about online application, including dates like application deadlines, can also be found on this website.

Admission to the degree course is granted through a selection that is made by the selection committee of the degree course. A 2.3 BSc final grade (German scale) minimum is required. A preliminary certificate with the required grade will be accepted. Alternatively, the applicant could prove that he/she ranks amongst the upper 40% of his/her year.

As this is a German-language Master's programme, proof of German language proficiency at DSH-2 level must be submitted with the application by the deadline, unless the degree was obtained at a German-language institution. Further information can be found at the following link:
https://www.uni-muenster.de/studieninteressierte/en/studienvoraussetzungen/sprachkurse/index.html
In this checklist you can find a comprehensive overview on the documents and steps required for a successful application:
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