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M.Sc. Biology

Osnabruck University Osnabrück

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  • Winter and summer
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  • English
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  • 15 Jan
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About the programme

Biology: From Molecules to Organisms is an international, English-taught Master of Science at Osnabrück University. It takes 4 semesters, you can start in winter or summer, and admission is restricted by a numerus clausus. The research-oriented programme covers molecular and organismic biology, from structural biology and biophysics to cell biology, physiology, ecology, evolution and behaviour. You choose one of three specialisations: general biology; evolution, behaviour and ecology; or cell and molecular biology. After a lecture series where all 20 working groups introduce themselves, you pick your own Master's modules, then take an excursion or internship, a teaching assistance module, two research projects in different groups and a literature module before your Master's thesis. Graduates work in research, the pharmaceutical or agro industries, academic teaching, science journalism, expert roles, museums and zoos, public health or administration. Requirements include a Bachelor of Science in biology or a closely related subject.

Fields of study

Biology(Natural Sciences)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Biology at Osnabruck University

English language

IELTS Overall
5/ 9.0

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
Minimum ECTS credits
180

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

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Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
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Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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Letters of Recommendation
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GRE
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GMAT
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Prerequisites

A completed bachelor’s degree in a Biology program (B. Sc.) or an equivalent university degree.

Applicants must have successfully completed a minimum of six-semester Bachelor's degree in Biology or a related field (at least 180 ECTS credits) from a German university or a university in a Bologna signatory country, or an equivalent degree from another country.

  • For degrees from non-Bologna countries, equivalency is determined based on the recommendations of the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB).
  • The language requirement can be met if English was necessary for the previous Bachelor's program, the Bachelor's or higher degree was completed in English, English was the language of instruction for their university entrance qualification, or through a successful language test at B1 level (CEFR).

The degree program in accordance with subsection 1 letters a) and b) is considered relevant and comparable when students a) have completed 75 credit points in Biology, and 5 The English version of these regulations is a translation of the German original for information purposes only. The English version of these regulations is not legally binding. In cases of conflict, the original (German) version shall prevail. b) can demonstrate that they have attained level B1 in the English language according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR); proof is considered to have been provided

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Biology

Programme-specific documents

Copy of first University-level Degree

Transcript of Records

English Language Certificate

Information

A list of priorities among the specified specializations in the program.

Certified Copy of Official Translations

Documents not in German or English must be translated by a sworn translator and uploaded in German or English.

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Entrance requirements for Master's degree programs

To study at Osnabrück University, you must meet certain entrance requirements https://www.uni-osnabrueck.de/en/studying/application-and... (opens in a new tab)

If you are interested in Master’s degree program, the requirement is a first university degree. At https://anabin.kmk.org/ (opens in a new tab) and https://www.uni-assist.de/en/tools/check-university-admis... (opens in a new tab) you can check whether your degree is recognized for a Master's degree in Germany.

Please also note that the Master's degree programs at Osnabrück University are consecutive. This means that your first university degree has to be in the same or a related field of study.

We strongly recommend that you inform yourself about the subject-specific entrance requirements according to the respective admission regulations https://www.uni-osnabrueck.de/en/studying/our-study-progr... (opens in a new tab)

We understand that you are interested in finding out whether you are suitable for the relevant degree program in terms of content.

We would however, like to point out that the Admissions Office cannot provide any information about your suitability for the desired Master's degree program.

The suitability in terms of content can only be determined by the responsible selection committee after your application.

On https://www.uni-assist.de/en/tools/check-university-admis... (opens in a new tab) you can find first information about the formal suitability of your degree.

Foreign language skills

For many degree programs, you must also provide proof of foreign language skills. You can find all information you need here https://www.uni-osnabrueck.de/en/studying/application-and... (opens in a new tab)

On this page you will find an overview of the recognized foreign language tests https://www.uni-osnabrueck.de/en/studying/application-and... (opens in a new tab)

Please note that the proof of foreign language skills must not be older than about two years at the time of application.

Application information

You can find basic information on the application process for prospective international students here https://www.uni-osnabrueck.de/en/studying/application-and... (opens in a new tab)

Osnabrück University is a member of uni-assist e.V.. Most applications must therefore be submitted via uni-assist.

Please inform yourself about the exact application modalities on the page for persons from EU/EEA countries https://www.uni-osnabrueck.de/en/studying/application-and... (opens in a new tab) or on the page for persons from non-European countries https://www.uni-osnabrueck.de/en/studying/application-and... (opens in a new tab)

The application procedure via uni-assist for the summer semester 2026 starts on September 8th, 2025 and will end on December 15th, 2025.

You can find all information here https://www.uni-osnabrueck.de/en/studying/application-and... (opens in a new tab)

Further important information

Welcome to Osnabrück University: We want you to feel welcome at Osnabrück University. This is why we offer further information about the start of your studies on the Internationals Welcome page https://www.uni-osnabrueck.de/en/studying/internationals-... (opens in a new tab)

Visa: The Visa Navigator is a tool that will help you to determine whether you need a visa to enter and stay in Germany, and where to apply for your visa https://digital.diplo.de/navigator/de/visa (opens in a new tab)

Semester fee: A semester fee is charged for each semester. The semester fee for the winter semester 2025/2026 was €394.30. The semester fee for the summer semester 2026 has not yet been determined.

You can find more information on this page https://www.uni-osnabrueck.de/en/studying/costs-scholarsh... (opens in a new tab) At https://www2.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/... (opens in a new tab) you will find scholarship opportunities for international students in Germany.

FAQs: You can also find lots of other useful information in our FAQs https://www.uni-osnabrueck.de/en/studying/application-and... (opens in a new tab)

This programme applies directly or 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 Biology at Osnabruck University

Application quick facts

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Application fee

75 EUR

Complexity

Medium

Address

Osnabrück University

Neuer Graben/Schloss

49074 Osnabrück

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

394.3 EUR

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,692 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

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

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Admission outcomes

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

Acceptance rate

0%

0 accepted out of 2 total applications

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

AdmittedRejected
1.02.03.04.0

Based on 2 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

Based on 2 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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