All courses are held in English. In addition to the regular programme, students are expected to enrol in German language courses.
For all applicants:
15 July for the following winter semester
15 January for the following summer semester
The programme focuses on the reprogramming mechanisms of the metabolism in association with transcriptional, metabolomic, physiological, phenotypic, or behavioural changes including disease development. Current techniques of metabolomics and bioanalytics, including quantitative metabolite analysis methods (chromatography, mass spectrometry) are applied for comprehensive gene function analysis or stress response analysis. Bioinformatics and complex computational approaches yield insights into the field of computational biology and metabolic networks.
In particular, advances and current results of systems biology are discussed including bioinformatics (genome and sequence analysis, protein domains, or protein families) and large-scale data analysis (e.g. next generation sequences, proteomics data). Moreover, systems biology analyses dynamics and effects of different functional RNAs (e.g. miRNAs, lncRNAs), modelling in functional genomics, and the dynamics of the transcriptome and of metabolism. Finally, metabolic networks and their integration with regulatory networks are investigated and discussed.
During the first year of the programme, the students enrol in two theoretical courses and one practical course in each of the two topics. All modules are accompanied by a graded examination. In semesters three and four, further specialised research training is provided in a selected field of interest. The students are actively involved in ongoing research projects. They learn to independently plan and perform both theoretical and experimental work and finally, to summarise and discuss the results obtained in their thesis. The thesis has to be presented and defended in a final colloquium. The thesis (25 ECTS) is preceded by an ungraded preparatory practical course of 12 weeks (15 ECTS).
Further modules (15 ECTS) are selected within the sub-area "Additional Qualifications" to cover special aspects of interest. These modules will not be graded (pass/fail only).
Elective research project, involvement in research working groups within universities or companies in Germany or abroad
There are generally no tuition fees at the University of Würzburg. However, you must pay the semester contribution each semester for enrolment or registration. The student contribution includes a semester ticket that allows you to use public transportation all throughout the beautiful city of Würzburg.
Student contribution: approx. 146 EUR
The cost of living in Würzburg is low compared to other German cities. Of course, this strongly depends on your individual lifestyle, but you should expect monthly costs of about 940 EUR.
Bachelor of Science in biology or equivalent study degree that fulfils the criteria of the "Fachkanon Biologie", in particular:
Documents required:
Please submit either your final degree or your transcript of records to certify a minimum requirement of 150 ECTS. You have to submit your completed transcript of records not later than 15 September or 15 March, respectively.
Language requirements in English
The proof of skills in the English language should be at a level not lower than:
In addition, German language skills (e.g., B1 CEFR) are highly recommended and may be achieved during the first phase of the programme.
For all applicants:
15 July for the following winter semester
15 January for the following summer semester
European and Non-European Bachelor's degree holders: bioeu@uni-wuerzburg.de
Non-European Bachelor's degree holders may also mail to:
Universität Würzburg
International Office
Josef-Martin-Weg 55
97074 Würzburg
Germany
The Student Housing Service ("Studentenwerk") is responsible for 10 dormitories in various locations in Würzburg.
Amenities:
Length of stay:
Application:
Support regarding career development, including internships, occupational prospects, individual coaching by coordinator of Bio Careers
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