Developmental, Neural, and Behavioural Biology (MSc)

English-language biology master's covering developmental and cell biology, neurobiology, and behavioural biology with in-depth specialisation and close links to major Göttingen research institutes.

Minimum GPA

None stated.

English requirements

English at C1 level, with proofs such as IELTS 7.0, TOEFL iBT 100 or 95 with speaking 25, Cambridge 180, PTE 76, telc C1, and other recognised equivalents. Basic German knowledge is also required.

German requirements

Basic knowledge of German is also required.

Accepted bachelor fields

Biology or biosciences.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

466.40 EUR per semester in Summer Semester 2026.

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 466.40 EUR per semester in Summer Semester 2026.

qualifies students to practice a profession or conduct research, prerequisite for a doctoral thesis and for working in the field of biosciences.

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