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M.Sc. Biomathematics

University of Greifswald Greifswald

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  • 15 Jan
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About the programme

The master's programme in Biomathematics (Biomathematik) at the University of Greifswald lasts four semesters, can start in the winter or summer semester, and is taught mainly in German, with English as a further language of instruction. Biomathematics uses mathematical methods and models to answer biological questions and solve problems, with mathematical modelling of biological relationships at its centre. Typical questions include how to work out relationships between species from DNA sequences, how strongly a tumour must be irradiated to destroy it while sparing surrounding tissue, and what the next flu virus will probably look like so that a vaccine can be developed. You finish with a master's thesis on a topic of your choice, written at the Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science or at a biological or medical institution. Graduates work in biological, medical or pharmaceutical research, consulting or biotechnology.

Fields of study

Mathematics(Mathematics & Statistics)
Bioinformatics(Computer Science & IT)
Biology(Natural Sciences)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Biomathematics at University of Greifswald

German language

German for application
B2
German for enrollment
B2

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
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Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
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Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
Letters of Recommendation
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APS verification

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

Prerequisites

Admission to the degree programme requires: a) the acquisition of at least 180 credit points (CP) in a biomathematical course of study or b) the successful completion of a first mathematical course of study qualifying for a profession and the acquisition of at least 15 credit points in the field of biology or c) the successful completion of a first professional course of study in biology and the acquisition of at least 30 credit points in the field of mathematics and computer science.

Logical thinking and abstraction skills as well as enjoyment of puzzles of all kinds coupled with curiosity and an interest in systematically solving biological problems are good prerequisites for studying biomathematics. A related bachelor's degree as well as competencies in the fields of mathematics amounting to 30 ECTS and biology amounting to 15 ECTS are required, but can also be made up in parallel to the master's program in biomathematics.

It is also evident in biomathematics that many students switch directly from a bachelor's degree to a master's degree and earn their degree there in 2 years. The requirement of an average grade below 2.5 as an entry requirement has been abolished.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Biomathematics

Programme-specific documents

Online application for the Uni-Assist applicant portal

Curriculum vitae

a copy of your passport

Secondary school leaving certificate

if necessary Proof of studies (with overview of subjects and grades) and university degrees obtained (final diploma, with overview of subjects and grades)

Proof of German language skills (not required for English-only degree programmes)

Proof of English and/or other language skills (if required for the subject, see subject information in the applicant portal)

Certificate TestAS (only for medicine and dentistry, 1st semester)

Letter of motivation (only for M.Sc. Landscape Ecology and Nature Conservation)

Proof of the aptitude test (for art and music and church music)

Applicants from China, India, Vietnam: an APS certificate (confirmation of verification from the respective German embassy)

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

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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

Complexity

Medium

Address

Central Student Advisory Service

Rubenowstraße 2

17489 Greifswald

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

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Semester contribution

140 EUR

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,184 EUR

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