M.Sc. Molecular Biotechnology

Proof of a university degree with above-average success

Bachelor of Science, Magister, state examination or diploma in at least one

six-semester course

a) in the field of Molecular Biotechnology, or

b) mathematics, natural or engineering sciences with a biology component

a minor.

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The application must be accompanied by: a) a certificate of general higher education entrance qualification (HZB), a relevant subject-specific HZB, or a foreign HZB recognized as equivalent by the responsible government authority. German certificates must be uncertified; foreign certificates must be officially certified.

Copies of acquired college and university certificates,

CV, proof of any professional experience and external biotechnology-related achievements, e.g. biotechnology internship in a biotech company or research institution.

Proof of sufficient English language skills. Proof of sufficient language skills can be provided by: 1) the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with at least 570 paper-based TOEFL test or 230 computer-based TOEFL test or 90 internet-based TOEFL test points or 2) the International English Language Test System with a result of 6.5 or better or 3) a Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE). The evidence should not be older than four years.

Proof of sufficient German language skills. Foreign applicants generally demonstrate sufficient German language skills by providing one of the following:

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a German language proficiency test (PNdS) or the German Language Examination for University Entrance (DSH Level 2) or the “Großes” or “Kleines Deutsche Sprachdiplom” (Large) or “Kleines Deutsche Sprachdiplom” (Small German Language Diploma) of the Goethe Institute or the Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung (ZOP) of the Goethe Institute or the Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache (TestDaF) if the applicant achieved a score of at least TDN 4 in all sub-tests or the certificate of the examination to determine the suitability of foreign applicants for admission to a course of study at a university in the Federal Republic of Germany (Feststellungsprüfung) or a certificate in accordance with bilateral agreements with other countries, e.g. with France, which is equivalent to the DSH examination if the French final certificate (baccalaureate) shows that German is a continued foreign language and is a written part of the final examination

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Admission requirements are:

1. the general university entrance qualification certificate, a relevant subject-specific qualification

University entrance qualification, a foreign university entrance qualification or one from the

university entrance qualification recognized as equivalent by the responsible state authority.

2. Proof of a university degree passed with above-average success

Bachelor of Science, Magister, state examination or diploma in at least one

six-semester course

a) the field of molecular biotechnology, or

b) mathematics, natural sciences or engineering with a biology component

a minor subject.

If the application was made with a provisional certificate, the final one must be issued

The certificate must be received at Heidelberg University by the time of enrollment at the latest.

3. proof of sufficient English language skills in accordance with Section 2 Paragraph 2d

Number 3 does not apply to university applicants whose native language

is English.

4. Proof of sufficient German language skills in accordance with Section 2 Paragraph 2e

Number 4 does not apply to university applicants whose native language

addmission requirements – selection process

(1) As a rule, only those who have passed the academic final examination can be admitted

has completed at least a grade of good=2.4. Can also be admitted

Applicants who provide proof that they are in the top 20% of their

vintage.

(2) Another admission requirement is the successful completion of two oral exams

Selection interviews. At least 10 points must be achieved per conversation

become.

(3) If the number of applicants qualified in accordance with Sections 3 and 4 (paragraphs) 1 and 2 exceeds and

If applicants have the total number of study places available, one will be given

Selection based on a ranking list drawn up in accordance with § 6