Radiation Biology (MSc)

Research-focused master's programme at the interface of biology, physics, and medicine that examines both the therapeutic use of ionising radiation and the risks of radiation exposure in medicine and technology.

Academic requirements

applicants must pass an aptitude test; basic scientific skills in mathematics, physics and biology; skills in scientific and method-oriented interdisciplinary work; strong interest in radiation biology research and interdisciplinary learning; highly motivated and disciplined for practical work in scientific laboratories and self-study

Minimum GPA

No fixed minimum GPA is published; grade is one component of the aptitude assessment.

English requirements

Excellent English skills are required through TUM-accepted language certificates.

German requirements

none

Accepted bachelor fields

Primarily open to excellent graduates with a qualifying bachelor's degree or equivalent in physics, biology, medicine, chemistry, environmental sciences, or related disciplines. Basic scientific skills in mathematics, physics, and biology are required.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Mandatory internship

Yes

Tuition fee

6,000 EUR per semester for international students from third countries; otherwise none.

Semester contribution

97.00 EUR per semester at the Munich campus as of Summer Semester 2026.

ECTS credits

120 CP

Funding info

Tuition: 6,000 EUR per semester for international students from third countries; otherwise none. Semester contribution: 97.00 EUR per semester at the Munich campus as of Summer Semester 2026.

graduates act primarily as translational researchers in the field of radiation biology at the interface between research and clinical practice; important driving force for further developments in preclinical research of innovative methods in nuclear medicine, radiology and radiation oncology

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