M.Sc. Molecular Plant Science

University degree a) bachelor’ degree either in Biology , Molecular Life Sciences or Biochemistry in Germany. b) Any other bachelor’s degree, provided 1. Biology and Biochemistry 70 credit points (ECTS) of which 20 LP in university laboratory practicals (in molecular biology or/and biochemistry).

2. A scientific experimental research project in the field of molecular biology as a final thesis of at least 6LP. All this information must be evident from the submitted documentation. Where necessary, Applicants may submit a separate letter detailing this information. Please note: Usually, bachelor's degrees in pharmacy do not fulfil these conditions! If you have not received your degree certificate yet, you can submit this by the end of the first semester of your master’s program.

Please see the “Documents to submit” section below for details. Additional special admission requirements

Applicants must have adequate English language skills. Adequate language proficiency may be demonstrated as follows: a) CEFR/TELC B2 (English instruction at a state school in Germany for seven years is equivalent) b) IELTS 5.0 c) TOEFL (IBT 80, PBT 500, CBT 170) d) Cambridge FCE, CAE, or CPE e) Degree from an English language bachelor degree program f) University entrance certificate in English g) Verified stay in a foreign, English speaking country for at least 1 year For details of the legal basis for this regulation, please see the admission bylaws for your chosen degree program: www.uni-hamburg.de/zugang-master

Recognition of transcripts for degree programs completed at foreign higher education institutions If you obtained your first degree abroad, your certificate will be reviewed during the application procedure in the faculty of your program. If your degree certificate is not in English or German, please include a copy of a certified English or German translation of the certificate with your application documents.