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M.Sc. Developmental, Neural and Behavioral Biology

University of Gottingen Göttingen

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  • Winter intake
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  • Bilingual
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  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 15 May
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About the programme

The University of Gottingen is a prestigious institution known for its strong research programs and academic excellence. The course in Developmental, Neural and Behavioral Biology is a cutting-edge program that explores the intricate processes of development, neural function, and behavior in organisms. Students in this course have the opportunity to work with leading experts in the field and gain hands-on experience through laboratory work and research projects. The program provides a comprehensive understanding of the biological mechanisms that underlie development and behavior, preparing students for careers in research, academia, and industry. Overall, the University of Gottingen offers a top-notch education in Developmental, Neural and Behavioral Biology, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to make significant contributions to the field.

Fields of study

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

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Developmental, Neural and Behavioral Biology at University of Gottingen

English language

IELTS Overall
7/ 9.0
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Applicants who are not native English speaker nor have an English degree should provide a proof of proficiency in English, which may be

a) Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: at least grade B,

b) Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: at least grade C,

c) IELTS Academic ("International English Language Testing System": at least Band 6.5,

d) ?Association of Language Testers in Europe (ALTE)?: level 4,

e) internet-bases test of "Test of English as a Foreign Language" (TOEFL iBT): at least 85 Punkte,

f) UNIcert: at least level ?III?,

g) further certificates and standardized certificates can be accepted upon assessment of eligibility

As a general rule passing of the test should not date back longer than two years.

German language

German for application
B1
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Applicants who are not native German speaker nor have a German degree should provide a proof of proficiency in German which may be

Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang ausländischer Studienbewer­berinnen und Studienbewerber (DSH) level 1

„Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache“ (TestDaF) level TDN-3

or equivalent tests.

As a general rule passing of the test should not date back longer than two years.

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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transcript. This should not necessarily be the final transcript

-B.A.-Degree or equivalent

at least 150 ETCS at the time of application

Eligibility:

at least 125 ECTS in the field of life sciences, thereof

at least 75 ECTS (about 1800 hours) in Biology and

at least 30 ECTS (about 750 hours) in Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry/Informatics

not required

APS verification

APS certificate
Not Required

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

Prerequisites

B.A. in Biology / Biosciences

B.A.-Degree or equivalent

at least 150 ETCS at the time of application

Eligibility:

at least 125 ECTS in the field of life sciences, thereof

at least 75 ECTS (about 1800 hours) in Biology and

at least 30 ECTS (about 750 hours) in Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry/Informatics

_Eligibility of the Bachelor degree_ is defined by at least 125 C (ECTS) in the field of life sciences, thereof at least 75 C in Biology and at least 30 C in Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry/Informatics.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Developmental, Neural and Behavioral Biology

Programme-specific documents

Application form (download pdf) https://www.uni-goettingen.de/de/document/download/418750... (opens in a new tab)

Diploma (certified copy), if the diploma is not yet on hand, the applicant should only provide an official transcript of records and an official statement of the average grade;

Transcript of records

Curriculum vitae (data sheet, in German or English) with a photograph (for »Biodiversity, Ecology and Evolution« no photograph is required)

Proof of proficiency German, if native language is not German and the applicant can provide neither a German university entrance requirement nor a Bachelor degree of a German university.

Proof of proficiency English if the applicants native language is not English and he/she has no English degree

Official description of the modules (only for applicants who have not graduated at the University of Göttingen), can also be submitted as link to the electronic documents.

Letter of Motivation

Applicants from China additionally have to supply an APS of the German embassy

International applicants to MSc Molecular Life Sciences: Microbiology, Biotechnology and Biochemistry additionally need to submit a GRE subject test Biology result sheet. Since GRE subject test is no longer available, international applicants to MLS should participate in an online test by the faculty.

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

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How to apply

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Application quick facts

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Direct to university

Mode

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APS

Not Required

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

Application fee

0 EUR

Address

Dekanat der Fakultät für Biologie

und Psychologie

Dr. Maike Tech

Wilhelm-Weber-Str. 2

37073 Göttingen

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

400 EUR

per semester

Application fee

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per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,704 EUR

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

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