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M.Sc. Biology

Kiel University (CAU) Kiel

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  • Winter intake
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  • English
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  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 15 Jul
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About the programme

The single-subject Master's in Biology at Kiel University (CAU) runs for 4 semesters and emphasises research. You study living things from their molecular make-up to their role in ecosystems, and the evolutionary processes behind biological complexity, with close links to biochemistry, medicine and biophysics. You set your own focus from a wide range of electives built around CAU research areas such as marine biology, biotechnology, developmental biology, evolutionary research, genetics, molecular biology, ecology, physiology and cell biology, and you learn practical research methods in small groups. After an introductory module, you choose 25 credit points of biology electives and 15 credit points from across CAU in the first two semesters, plus a project management module. In the third semester two six-week research projects let you pursue a concrete research question in working groups.

Fields of study

Biology(Natural Sciences)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Biology at Kiel University (CAU)

English language

IELTS Overall
6/ 9.0

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
Minimum ECTS credits
180

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Prerequisites

The prerequisite for admission to the Master's degree programme is a completed Bachelor's degree in the relevant field or an equivalent degree.

  • Good access to the subjects of chemistry, physics and mathematics
  • Good knowledge of the English language
  • Experimental skills, good powers of observation
  • For the 1st semester: Start in the winter and summer semester (winter semester recommended).

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Programme-specific documents

Bachelor's Degree: A relevant Bachelor's degree in Biology or a closely related field.

Language Proficiency: Proficiency in English, typically demonstrated through tests like TOEFL or IELTS.

Academic Performance: A strong academic record, often with a minimum grade point average (GPA) requirement.

Application Documents: Submission of necessary documents such as transcripts, a CV, a letter of motivation, and possibly letters of recommendation.

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APS

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APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

75 EUR

Address

Biology Center

Am Botanischen Garten 7

Room E47

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

332 EUR

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,568 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.

Additional fee information

free

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Admission outcomes

Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)

Acceptance rate

0%

0 accepted out of 1 total applications

Grade benchmarksGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)

1.80

Avg. rejected grade

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Based on 1 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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