International Programmes 2024/2025

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB) Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB)

University of Bremen • Bremen

Degree
Master of Science in BMB
Course location
Bremen
Teaching language
  • English
Languages

Courses are held in English (100%).

Programme duration
4 semesters
Beginning
Winter semester
Application deadline

15 January for the following winter semester

Tuition fees per semester in EUR
None
Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
No
Joint degree / double degree programme
No
Description/content

Two profile curricula available in either biochemistry and molecular biology, or in microbial systems
Contents:
Fundamentals of biochemistry and molecular cell biology or microbiology and biotechnology; advanced studies in the areas of biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, microbiology, biotechnology, biophysics; project studies in lab rotations, project proposal and Master's thesis

Course organisation

Four semesters with modular structure; theoretical and practical courses; full-time programme
45 credits in mandatory modules; 18 credits in advanced studies, chosen from about 20 topics; 27 credits in project studies
30 credits for Master's thesis and defence
An accelerated curriculum is available for excellent students allowing them to earn the 120 credits and obtaining their degree in less than two years.
Excellent students have the option to apply for a doctoral position after earning 90 credits without doing a Master's thesis (fast track).

A Diploma supplement will be issued
Yes
Integrated internships

Two research projects (lab rotations, total of 27 credits) are integrated into the programme. For these projects, many research labs at the University of Bremen and associated research institutions, such as the Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology, Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research, or Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Material Sciences, are available. These projects can also be done in research labs abroad.

Course-specific, integrated German language courses
Yes
Course-specific, integrated English language courses
No
Tuition fees per semester in EUR
None
Semester contribution

Approx. 350 EUR per semester

Costs of living

Approx. 950 EUR per month

Funding opportunities within the university
No
Academic admission requirements

BSc in Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, or in a related field

Language requirements

Fluency in English is required according to level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and must be verified by a TOEFL test or equivalent documents.

Application deadline

15 January for the following winter semester

Submit application to

https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscbmb/application-and-admission-1

Possibility of finding part-time employment

Options to participate in research projects as student staff

Accommodation

Dormitories are available for a limited number of students.

Support for international students and doctoral candidates
  • Welcome event
  • Tutors
  • Visa matters
  • Pick-up service

University of Bremen

University location

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