M.Sc. Molecular Biology & Evolution (MAMBE)

Kiel University (CAU) Kiel

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  • 4 semesters
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  • 15 Jun
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About the programme

Kiel University (CAU) is a prestigious institution located in the city of Kiel, Germany. The university offers a Master of Science in Molecular Biology & Evolution (MAMBE) program, which is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying evolution. The program covers a wide range of topics, including genetics, genomics, evolutionary biology, and bioinformatics. Students have the opportunity to conduct research in state-of-the-art laboratories and work with leading experts in the field. Graduates of the MAMBE program are well-equipped to pursue careers in research, academia, or industry.

Fields of study

Biology(Natural Sciences)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Molecular Biology & Evolution (MAMBE) at Kiel University (CAU)

English language

IELTS Overall
6.5/ 9.0
Reading
6
Writing
6
Listening
6
Speaking
6
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Document confirming your proficiency in English, such as:

Confirmation of 8 years of English in secondary school (Sekundarstufe I & II for German applicants) OR

Confirmation of a school or university stay of at least 6 months in an English-speaking country OR

One of following English tests:

TOEFL® ITP (Paper-based test): ≥ 580 points

TOEFL® iBT (Internet-based test): ≥ 90 points

IELTS 6.5 (no part worse than 6.0)

Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English

Comparable test

German language

Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
no
Minimum ECTS credits
160

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

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Bachelor certificate (Bachelor of Science) in Biology or Bachelor certificate of a related subject (the final grade should be better than 2.5 or among the top 30% marks according to the ECTS Grading Table, cf. ECTS User's Guide, European Communities 2009). If you did not yet receive the final certificate, then please include a preliminary certificate with an overview of completed courses, marks, and ECTS.

Bachelor certificate (Bachelor of Science) in Biology or Bachelor certificate of a related subject (the final grade should be better than 2.5 or among the top 30% marks according to the ECTS Grading Table, cf. ECTS User's Guide, European Communities 2009). If you did not yet receive the final certificate, then please include a preliminary certificate with an overview of completed courses, marks, and ECTS.

APS verification

APS certificate
Required for Application

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

Prerequisites

1. Bachelor certificate (Bachelor of Science) in Biology or Bachelor certificate of a related subject (the final grade should be better than 2.5 or among the top 30% marks according to the ECTS Grading Table, cf. ECTS User's Guide, European Communities 2009). If you did not yet receive the final certificate, then please include a preliminary certificate with an overview of completed courses, marks, and ECTS.

2. Document confirming your proficiency in English,

(a) TOEFL® ITP (Paper-based test): ≥ 580 points

(b) TOEFL® iBT (Internet-based test): ≥ 90 points

(c) IELTS 6.5 (no part worse than 6.0)

(d) Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English

(e) Comparable test

3. Questionnaire - please provide answers in written form on no more than 2 pages on the following questions:

(a) Which topics/courses do you find interesing in the MAMBE curriculum? Please briefly explain 1 - 2 examples.

(b) What is your theoretical background in evolutionary biology and/or molecular biology? Please briefly explain 1 - 2 examples.

(c) What is your experience in experimental or empirical research in evolutionary biology and/or molecular biology. Please briefly explain 1 example.

(d) Which topic would you consider for a possible Master project? Please briefly explain 1 example.

4.Curriculum vitae (concise overview, no more than 2 pages)

5.Please keep in mind that your application will be only considered if you've already earned 120 ECTS at the time of your application!

Please apply as soon as you got all documents. Once you've handed in your documents via uni-assist, it may take between 4 to 6 weeks until your application will be processed.

Once you've been accepted for MAMBE, you need to register for MAMBE. However, this is only possible if you can proof that you've already earned 150 ECTS.

6.subject-specific aptitude test

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Molecular Biology & Evolution (MAMBE)

Programme-specific documents

1.Application form

2.Passport Certificates

3. Bachelor Degree Certificate/Provisional Degree Certificate

4.Bachelor Degree Transcripts

5. Bachelor Degree Grading System Certificate

6.Secondary School Certificates(10+12)

7.SOP

8. LOR's

9.CV

10. ECTS Form(if any)

This programme applies via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for Molecular Biology & Evolution (MAMBE) at Kiel University (CAU)

Application procedure

Please submit the listed documents via uni-assist in Berlin. It is important that you fill in and submit the uni-assist online application form and additionally send your certified application documents via postal mail to uni-assist. To apply ONLY online is NOT sufficient!

Here is the link to uni-assist: http://www.uni-assist.de/index_en.html (opens in a new tab)

Here is the postal address for uni-assist:

Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel

c/o uni-assist e.V.

D–11507 Berlin

Germany

Alternative postal address (some mail services don't accept the mail address listed above):

uni-assist e.V.

Geneststr. 5

D–10829 Berlin

Germany

Selection process

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Application quick facts

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Via uni-assist

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Mode

online

APS

Required for Application

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

Application fee

75 EUR

Address

Please send your application to this address*:

Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel

uni-assist e.V.

11507 Berlin

GERMANY

  • You can also use this address for courier services or to send registered mail. If your mail carrier does not accept the address, please send your mail to uni-assist e.V., Geneststrasse 5, 10829 Berlin. This will not increase the transit time.

International Center

Veronika Langner, Tel +49 431 880 3718

Westring 400

24118 Kiel

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

277 EUR

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,458 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

Additional fee information

There are no tuition fees. This also applies to international students studying at Kiel University.An enrolment fee ("Einschreibgebühr") of 55 EUR is charged for the first enrolment at Kiel University.

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Admission outcomes

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

Acceptance rate

13%

1 accepted out of 8 total applications

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

1.80

Avg. accepted grade

German scale

1.80

Best admitted grade

German scale

1.77

Avg. rejected grade

German scale

Based on 8 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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