Molecular Life Sciences

This research-oriented MSc focuses on molecular genetics, developmental biology, and cell biology in plants and animals. The programme emphasises independent scientific work and molecular network analyses on genomic, proteomic, and metabolomic levels.

Minimum GPA

The official programme page requires grade 'good' or better, given as 2.0 in German and US systems.

English requirements

The official programme page states that advanced English at B2 level is recommended and that no formal proof is needed.

Accepted bachelor fields

Requires a subject-specific undergraduate degree of at least 180 ECTS or an equivalent degree containing at least 50 ECTS in life-science disciplines such as molecular genetics, molecular developmental biology, or molecular cell biology, or equivalent credits in a related discipline.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

315.05 EUR per semester for Summer Semester 2026 according to the current official Friedrich Schiller University Jena semester-fee page.

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 315.05 EUR per semester for Summer Semester 2026 according to the current official Friedrich Schiller University Jena semester-fee page.

Graduates are prepared for research-intensive roles in molecular biology, genetics, cell and developmental biology, and related biotechnology or biomedical environments.

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