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Master's Biology – Specialisation Microbial & Plant Biotechnology (MPBiotec)

RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau Kaiserslautern

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  • English
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  • 30 Apr
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About the programme

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Fields of study

Biotechnology(Life Sciences & Medicine)
Biology(Natural Sciences)

How to apply

ChannelDirect to university
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Requirements

What you need to apply for Master's Biology – Specialisation Microbial & Plant Biotechnology (MPBiotec) at RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau

English language

IELTS Overall
6/ 9.0
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6.0

German language

Maximum German grade(lower is better)
1.5

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
MOI accepted as English proof
Not Accepted
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yes

Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Required
GRE
Not required
GMAT
Not required
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2 pages

yes

2 letters of recommendation from faculty staff of a university or research institute (PDF; can also be sent in paper form, if to be handled confidentially)

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

In order to be selected for our master program you should:

  • have completed your bachelor with a very good grade (top 20%)
  • received theoretical AND practical training in a bachelor program with content comparable to the classes taught in the biology bachelor program at the University of Kaiserslautern (check here (opens in a new tab))
  • have attended practical lab courses that teach basic experimental procedures in the subjects relevant for the specialization of the master program you are interested in
  • have already basic lab skills and solid theoretical knowledge in molecular DNA techniques
  • speak, write, and understand English fluently.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Master's Biology – Specialisation Microbial & Plant Biotechnology (MPBiotec)

Programme-specific documents

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

2. Degree certificate(s) (original language)

3. Degree certificate(s) (certified translation)

4. Transcript of records

5. Description of subjects covered during your previous studies, e.g. syllabus

6. Letter of motivation

7. 2 letters of recommendation from faculty staff of a university or research institute (PDF; can also be sent in paper form, if to be handled confidentially)

8. English language qualification certificate (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL; see further details)

The following electronic documents (PDF) are not mandatory, but very useful and therefore recommended:

9. Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

10. Further qualifications

This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

Requirements vary by nationality and issuing country. Many German universities require certified translations and, in some cases, document apostilles. Verify current requirements directly with the admissions office, or use our document services for guided preparation.

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for Master's Biology – Specialisation Microbial & Plant Biotechnology (MPBiotec) at RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau

Application quick facts

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Direct to university

APS

Required for Application

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

Application fee

60 EUR

Complexity

Medium

Address

Dr Oliver Trentmann Gottlieb-Daimler-Straße 47 67663 Kaiserslautern

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

260 EUR

per semester

Application fee

60 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,424 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

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Admission outcomes

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

Acceptance rate

0%

0 accepted out of 7 total applications

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

AdmittedRejected
1.02.03.04.0

Based on 7 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

Based on 7 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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