Biophysics, Master of Science
Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
Degree
Master of Science
Language
English
Tuition
Free
Duration
4 semesters
Programme Overview
This research-oriented biosciences master's presents biophysical methods and their applications in topics such as thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, molecular interactions, single-cell and single-molecule analysis, plant membrane transport, structural biology, biochemistry, biomedicine, integrative biology, and bioinformatics.
Admission Requirements
- Academic requirements
Proof of experimental laboratory experience, preferably by an experimental thesis comprising a minimum of 10 ECTS
- Minimum GPA
- The official Master Biosciences qualification page requires an average grade of 3.0 or better in the Bavarian grading system.
- English requirements
- The official Master Biosciences application page requires English proven by TOEFL 570 paper / 240 computer / 90 iBT, IELTS 6.5 or better, Cambridge CAE, an English-taught bachelor's degree, or equivalent approval by the Faculty of Biology admission committee.
- German requirements
- German language skills (e.g. B1 CEFR) are highly recommended and may be achieved during the first phase of the programme.
- Accepted bachelor fields
- Requires a Bachelor of Science in Biology or an equivalent degree that fulfils the Faculty of Biology's Subject Specific Criteria for Bioscientific Study Programmes (Fachkanon Biologie), including the required biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and biostatistics background.
- APS Certificate
- Yes
- Thesis required
- Yes
Costs & Funding
- Tuition fee
- None
- Semester contribution
- 180.00 EUR per semester from Summer Semester 2026 according to the current official University of Würzburg semester-fee page.
- ECTS credits
- 120
- Funding info
Tuition: None Semester contribution: 180.00 EUR per semester from Summer Semester 2026 according to the current official University of Würzburg semester-fee page.
Career Outcomes
Graduates are prepared for research and development roles in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical technology, and academic research.
Specialisations
Typical job roles
Target industries
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Programme details
- Degree
- Master of Science
- Language
- English
- Duration
- 4 semesters
- Mode
- , duration and mode of study In the winter semester, the lecture period begins mid-October. In the summer semester, the lecture period begins mid-April.
- Start
- Winter semester (lecture period begins mid-October), Summer semester (lecture period begins mid-April)
- Deadline
- 15 July (annual)
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