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M.Sc. Molecular and Translational Neuroscience

Ulm University Ulm

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  • Up to 1,500 EUR/sem
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  • Winter intake
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  • English
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  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 15 May
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About the programme

Ulm University is a renowned public research university located in the city of Ulm, Germany. The university offers a Master's program in Molecular and Translational Neuroscience, which is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying neurological diseases. The program also focuses on the development of translational approaches to diagnose and treat neurological disorders. Students have the opportunity to work with leading researchers in the field and gain hands-on experience through laboratory work and clinical placements. Upon completion of the program, graduates are well-equipped to pursue careers in research, academia, or the pharmaceutical industry.

Fields of study

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

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Molecular and Translational Neuroscience at Ulm University

English language

IELTS Overall
7/ 9.0
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Proof of sufficient English language skills at level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​(CEFR). This is proven by:

7.0 points or better on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

Certificate in Advanced English or Certificate of Proficiency in English at the Cambridge exam

490 (listening), 455 (reading), 200 (speaking) and 200 (writing) points or better in the Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC)

95 points or better in the Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based (TOEFL iBT)

Level III or Level IV at UNIcert

GER C1 level or higher, shown on the university entrance qualification. A language proficiency level that is partly at GER C1 level and lower will not be recognized.

This does not apply to applicants whose language of instruction for acquiring their bachelor’s degree or their first university degree was exclusively English.

German language

Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.7

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

Bachelor's degree or at least an equivalent degree from a university, university of applied sciences, dual university or a recognized foreign university in the field of biology, biochemistry, molecular medicine, physiological chemistry, neurobiology, biopsychology, human biology, molecular life science or in a related or subject-specific course at the level of at least three academic years.

Bachelor's degree with an overall grade of 2.7 or better

, or if you do not yet have a degree:

the coursework and examinations completed up to the time the application was submitted with an average grade of 2.7 or better

CV (study-related)

a letter of recommendation: a study-related letter of recommendation signed by an employee of a public or private body on letterhead, which shows the contact details of the signatory and the capacity in which the signatory acted

Letter of motivation, maximum two pages: written report in English, in which the personal and subject-specific reasons for applying to the degree program are listed and in which the choice of the intended degree program is justified

English language skills at level C1 GER (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

In addition to these requirements, a selection interview must be passed with the determination "suitable".

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Molecular and Translational Neuroscience

Programme-specific documents

Bachelor's certificate and Bachelor's certificate with final grade as well as an overview of subjects and grades/transcript of records with credit points/diploma supplement if available

If you do not yet have a university degree: an overview of the subjects and grades/transcript of records issued by the university with the total credit points achieved by the application deadline and the provisional average grade

Forms for subject-specific additional information:

Subject specific additional information_Study content_Master MTN

Subject specific additional information_Laboratory Methods_Master MTN

CV (study-related)

a letter of recommendation: a study-related letter of recommendation signed by an employee of a public or private body on letterhead, which shows the contact details of the signatory and the capacity in which the signatory acted

Letter of motivation, maximum two pages: written report in English, in which the personal and subject-specific reasons for applying to the degree program are listed and in which the choice of the intended degree program is justified

Proof of English language skills

If you have a university degree from China, Vietnam or India: APS certificate or APS attestation.

If you do not yet have an APS certificate from India, please upload proof of the application.

In the case of a foreign university degree: grading scale for the degree program stating the lowest passing grade and maximum grade for the university degree, to be verified on the bachelor’s certificate/bachelor’s certificate or on an official document from the university.

If the evidence and documents to be submitted are not in German or English, an official translation into German or English is also required

For applicants who do not come from an EU country or the European Economic Area and have a German higher education entrance qualification (Abitur): Proof of higher education entrance qualification

Please note :

Certification of the evidence is not required.

When submitting the application, all required evidence must be uploaded. Submission is not possible.

Application documents in paper form, by fax or by e-mail will not be accepted.

A document issued in a different name must be accompanied by documentary evidence of the change of name.

Further evidence may be required when submitting your application.

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 and Translational Neuroscience at Ulm University

Application procedure

Applicants who do not have a German bachelor’s degree

1st step: Online application via uni-assist

Register in the uni-assist online portal , answer all basic questions and questions about the selected course of study.

2nd step: Upload documents

Upload all required application documents to the uni-assist online portal and clearly name the documents in German or English.

3rd step: Send the application online to uni-assist

. No paper application is required.

4. Pay the processing costs

(received by uni-assist within the application deadline!)

All documents must be received electronically by uni-assist by the last day of the application deadline at the latest.

Selection process

A selection interview will be conducted as a one-on-one interview in English. The selection interview can also be conducted as a video conference.

The selection interview is intended to show whether the applicant is technically competent for the master's program (professional aptitude) and open to the program (motivation). For this purpose, the professional competence, the content of the bachelor thesis, the personal motivation for the master's degree, the study goals and the conversational behavior with regard to the way of expression, the quality of the language skills, the approach to the discussion of problems and the coherence of the argumentation are evaluated in the interview. The applicant should also explain to what extent existing previous experience, in particular relevant stays abroad, additional qualifications, internships and further training as well as interests in relation to the master's program can be used.

Application quick facts

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uni-assist checks your papers first. Then the university decides on your application.

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online

APS

Required for Application

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

Application fee

0 EUR

Address

Send the signed application including all application documents to

Universität Ulm

Abteilung II-1 Zulassung

89069 Ulm | Germany

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Costs

Tuition

Up to 1,500 EUR

per semester

Semester contribution

N/A

per semester

Application fee

0 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

11,904 – 14,902 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.

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

Additional fee information

Students from non-EU countries are required to pay 1, 500 EUR in tuition fees per semester beginning in the winter semester 2017/2018.

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