Master's in Biology – Specialisation in Molecular and Medical Neuroscience (Neuro)

This biology master's specialisation in Molecular and Medical Neuroscience provides advanced background and laboratory training in modern neuroscience, including genetics, molecular biology, electrophysiology, optogenetics, behavioural neurobiology, and imaging. The programme is designed around early research access, interactive reading courses, lab rotations, and a master's thesis.

Academic requirements

Excellent students will be admitted on the basis of their academic qualifications (e.g., courses studied for the Bachelor's degree) and their Bachelor's degree grades. Practical training (hands-on lab work) is a prerequisite.

Minimum GPA

No fixed minimum GPA is published.

English requirements

The official programme page states that applicants must provide proof of their English skills, but it does not publish a more specific public score threshold on the programme page.

Accepted bachelor fields

Requires a bachelor's degree in biology or a related subject.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

348.80 EUR per semester for attendance students at RPTU Kaiserslautern according to the current official re-registration page. Applicants with foreign certificates are also charged a one-time 60 EUR assessment fee.

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 348.80 EUR per semester for attendance students at RPTU Kaiserslautern according to the current official re-registration page. Applicants with foreign certificates are also charged a one-time 60 EUR assessment fee.

Graduates are prepared for neuroscience research and related biomedical or life-science careers supported by intensive practical laboratory training and thesis work.

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