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Admission to the Master’s programme takes place at the beginning of each winter semester.

Requirements for admission

Bachelor of Science degree (B.Sc.) or an equivalent university qualification in the field Biochemistry or Biology of at least three years’ duration as well as a special professional qualification
Final grade of Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry: 1.9 or higher (based on the German university grading system). Applicants holding a degree in another field of study or with a final grade of worse than 1.9 but at least 2.3, which otherwise fulfill the application criteria, can be admitted if the application documents show a special qualification.
Proof of a minimum of 60 credit points in total in the subjects Biochemistry, Genetics, Cell Biology and other molecular subjects
Good English language skills. These are mandatory but do not have to be proven. In order to be able to follow the lectures and courses, language proficiency should correspond to at least level B2 according to the Common European Framework of References for Languages (recommendation only).

Online via Friedolin 2.0Externer Link
Bachelor diploma (if already available at the time of application) and corresponding transcript of records (with at least 120 ECTS). In case of foreign Bachelor degrees, a proof of the University’s grading system needs to provided, additionally.
Letter of motivation, in which you state your intention to pursue studies in the selected field at the University of Jena
Detailed curriculum vitae, including complete contact information, educational background and professional experience and, if applicable, academic achievements (scientific works, publications, research experience, research or study visits abroad)
School-leaving certificate
Optional: proof of relevant professional experience (e.g. Biology lab technician, industry experience)
Optional: proof of English language proficiency

For international students, additional special requirements may sometimes apply. Please see the websites of the Master Service CentreExterner Link and the International Office.

Postal address:

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
Master-Service-Zentrum (MSZ)
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena
GERMANY

Visitor’s address:
Master-Service-Zentrum
Raum D307, 3. OG
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena
GERMANY

Phone: +49 (0)3641 9-411 555
Written requests: www.uni-jena.de/service-mszExterner Link

Further information on the application documents and procedure can be found hereExterner Link.