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M.Sc. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

University of Potsdam Potsdam

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  • English
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  • 15 Feb
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Fields of study

Biochemistry(Natural Sciences)
Biology(Natural Sciences)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at University of Potsdam

English language

IELTS Overall
6/ 9.0
Reading
6
Writing
6
Listening
6
Speaking
6
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The master's degree program in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology recognizes the following certificates:

Certificate of the German general university entrance qualification or the restricted German entrance qualification for a university of applied sciences with English as the first foreign language or a university entrance qualification with confirmation of level B2

UNIcert certificate: at least II

TOEFL Internet-Based Test (iBT) or TOEFL iBT Home Edition with at least 75 points

Cambridge English B2 First (FCE) with at least 160 points

IELTS with at least 6.0 points and at least 6.0 points in each field

Certificate of a degree from an English-language degree program at an accredited institution of higher education

Certificate of a general higher education entrance qualification from an English-taught course of education and acquired in a country with English as official language.

Pearson Test of English: PTE Academic with at least 59 points

College English Test (CET; China): Band - 6 with at least 550 points

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German language

German for application
A2
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Proof of German skills that correspond at least to the A2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, if German is not the applicant's native language.

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
no
MOI accepted as English proof
Accepted
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Graduation certificate from your first degree (e.g. Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Diplom, Magister).

Even if documentation of your first professional qualification is not yet available by the admission application deadline, you can still apply for admission. At the time of application, we require at least the following credit point information with a transcript of records (uncertified will suffice) that you attained up to this point in time:

at least 140 CP in a bachelor's degree with a total requirement of 180 CP

at least 170 CP in a bachelor's degree with a total requirement of 210 CP

at least 200 CP in a bachelor's degree with a total requirement of 240 CP .

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Proof of knowledge in molecular biology and biochemistry totaling at least 60 CP

Not required

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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Required


Yes


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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 accordance with discipline-specific admission regulation you need to have an undergraduate academic degree in a discipline/program related to the Master’s program,

such as biology, biochemistry, biosciences, biotechnology, or biomedicine totaling 180 credit points,

Proof of knowledge in molecular biology and biochemistry totaling at least 60 credit points,

as well as proof of the acquisition of basic academic work techniques for the creation and writing of academic papers and texts or practice-related texts (e.g. protocols) amounting to 18 credit points.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Programme-specific documents

When you apply for a first semester, the following documents must be submitted as pdf via your online application form or via your personal documents folder of your uni-assist account:

1. Proof of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent first degree from a higher education institution by submitting your certificate of completion and your diploma. If applicable, also submit your diploma supplement.

If your diploma does not show proof of our subject-specific academic admission requirements, please submit a confirmation of your modules completed and credit points acquired (e.g. module performance overview, transcript of records) in addition to your certificate of completion and your diploma.

For an application without a formally completed degree, the following minimum number of credit points must be documented at the time of application with a current transcript of records or confirmation issued by the institution of higher education regarding the current total number of credit points achieved up to that point:

at least 140 credit points for bachelor’s degree programs with a total of 180 credit points

at least 170 credit points for bachelor’s degree programs with a total of 210 credit points

at least 200 credit points for bachelor’s degree programs with a total of 240 credit points

2. Evidece of the content and structure of your academic training. This can be, for example, module catalogs, study and examination regulations or a syllabus.

3. If applicable, translations by a sworn translator. If your academic transcripts were issued in a language other than German or English, a translation of these documents by a sworn translator must also be uploaded via the admission and enrollment portal.

4. If applicable, a placement notification for first semester entry issued by the Chair of the Examining Board of the degree program. In addition you are required to submit documents which confirm periods of enrollment and semesters of enrollment in a master's degree program or in an equivalent academic program.

In order to learn more about the placement notification and under what circumstances it is necessary we recommend you read the section Application Documents and Transfer to the University of Potsdam and Change of Degree Program of our Frequently Asked Questions page. Application for admission to an advanced semester with a respective placement notice must be submitted directly to the Chair of the Examining Board of the master's degree program.

5. A complete and up-to-date CV in tabular format from the 16th year of your life which includes all periods you were enrolled at an institution of higher education. That includes ongoing, interrupted and formally completed study periods.

6. If applicable, evidence of the change of names by presenting a copy of the offical certificate about the name change (for example marriage certificate).

7. Additional program-specific documentation for each master’s degree program

This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. 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 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at University of Potsdam

Application procedure

Selection process

NONE

Application quick facts

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

Please send your application to this address*:

uni-assist e.V.

11507 Berlin

GERMANY

  • You can also use this address for courier services or to send registered mail. If your mail carrier does not accept the address, please send your mail to uni-assist e.V., Geneststrasse 5, 10829 Berlin. This will not increase the transit time.

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

N/A

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

11,904 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

100%

1 accepted out of 1 total applications

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

AdmittedRejected
1.02.03.04.0

Based on 1 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

Based on 1 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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