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University of Cologne
Cologne
Biological Sciences
Subjects: Science;Biology
M.Sc. | Master of Science
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.
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 EUR |
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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
Application Process
| Acceptance Interview | No |
| Acceptance local admission restrictions | Restricted |
| Application |
directly at the University, uni-assist |
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