M.Sc. Biochemistry

University of Tubingen Tübingen

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

The University of Tubingen is a prestigious institution located in Germany, known for its strong academic programs and research opportunities. The Biochemistry course at the University of Tubingen is highly regarded, offering students a comprehensive understanding of the chemical processes within living organisms. The program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in biochemistry, as well as practical laboratory experience and research opportunities. With a focus on both theoretical and practical aspects of biochemistry, students are well-prepared for careers in research, medicine, and biotechnology. The University of Tubingen's Biochemistry course is led by experienced faculty members who are experts in their field, providing students with a high-quality education and valuable mentorship.

Fields of study

Biochemistry(Natural Sciences)
Chemistry(Natural Sciences)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Biochemistry at University of Tubingen

English language

IELTS Overall
5.5/ 9.0
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Evidence of very good written and spoken English. No documentation is required if your mother tongue is English, if you studied in English, if you lived for an extended amount of time in an English-speaking country or if sufficient English skills are documented in your school leaving exam. Otherwise, you need to provide one of the common certificates. If you make the short list, we may verify your English skills by a short conversation.

https://uni-tuebingen.de/fakultaeten/mathematisch-naturwi... (opens in a new tab)

German language

Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.8

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Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Biochemistry

Bachelor grade 2.8 or better

Ideally, you have completed a bachelor's degree that combines chemistry and biology as you will need a good background in both for our master.

  • excellent bachelor in biochemistry or closely related
  • extensive practical biochemical lab skills
  • very good spoken & written English

Sufficient knowledge of English: mother tongue English, proof of English language skills comparable to level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​(CEFR or GER)

Admission (opens in a new tab) will be granted based mainly on bachelor grades, supplemented by extracurricular merits and a written examination taking place in Tübingen. Due to legal restrictions, the exam cannot be offered online or at other locations!

Selection Criteria: -

  • 40 points (~60% of total) bachelor grade
  • 20 points (~30%) written entrance examination
  • 5 points (<10%) based on your CV

If you are in the last semester of your bachelor's degree, you may apply with an English or German record of all courses taken including grades received up to that point and the preliminary average grade (e.g. a transcript with the preliminary average grade). For the application only the average grade submitted before the application deadline can be taken into account, i.e. we cannot adjust it afterwards as you complete more courses.

We announce the exam dates at least 4 weeks in advance. If you cannot make it, you have several options:

1. apply without the exam and rely only on your bachelor grade

2. take the exam early, for example, sit the exam for the fall term, but apply for the later summer term

3. defer your application for 1 semester; we admit both in fall and summer.

Our master is research and lab oriented. We start at an advanced skill level. Make sure your past practical training and research experience is well explained in the transcript and the form about practical training (see admission page (opens in a new tab)). It should include how many months you worked in a lab, which techniques you used regularly, and whether you performed the techniques yourself.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Biochemistry

Programme-specific documents

Bachelor certificate including your final or preliminary grade and your class rank (We cannot accept transcripts without an average grade or cGPA.)

Class rank means your final grade ranked X among Y students who graduated that year. For local applicants we have access to this information.

For documentation not in English or German, we require an official English translation along with a copy of the original document.

If you are in the last semester of your bachelor degree, you may apply with an English or German record of all the grades received up to that point including their average.

An overview about your recent practical training/experience. Use this form, please. Without this form we might not be able to assess your previous education properly, which might result in a rejection.

An English Curriculum vitae in table format and in reverse chronological order of max. 1 page. Please include your focus subject in high school, any higher eduction, awards/scholarships and relevant extracurricular activities. We provide a template, if you wish to use one.

Evidence of very good written and spoken English. No documentation is required, if your mother tongue is English, if you studied in English, if you lived for an extended amount of time in an English-speaking country or if sufficient English skills are documented in your school leaving exam. Otherwise, you need to provide one of the common certificates. If you make the short list, we may verify your English skills by a short conversation.

University entrance qualification (as for the bachelor certificate, an official translation may be required)

https://uni-tuebingen.de/securedl/sdl-eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJ... (opens in a new tab)

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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Selection process

Selection criteria

40 points (~60% of total) bachelor grade

20 points (~30%) written entrance examination

5 points (<10%) based on your CV

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Mode

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Application fee

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Address

Interfaculty Institute of Biochemistry

Auf der Morgenstelle 34

72076 Tübingen

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Costs

Tuition

Up to 1,500 EUR

per semester

Semester contribution

160 EUR

per semester

Application fee

0 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,224 – 15,222 EUR

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

Additional fee information

International students (=students who are not citizens of an EU/EEA member state) will be charged a tuition fee of 1,500 euros per semester

This is in addition to the general semester fees of 158.30 euros per semester

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Admission outcomes

Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)

Acceptance rate

0%

0 accepted out of 12 total applications

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

2.18

Avg. rejected grade

German scale

Based on 12 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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