Insect Biotechnology and Bioresources

This English-taught master's explores insects and associated organisms as bioresources for medicine, crop protection, food, and industrial biotechnology. It combines interdisciplinary research training with practical relevance and specialised profile modules.

Academic requirements

Letter of motivation with 500 words (+/- 10%) outlining personal motivation and subject-specific knowledge.

Minimum GPA

No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.

English requirements

As the entire degree course is taught in English, applicants must prove written and spoken English at CEFR C1. Accepted proof includes TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge English Language Assessment, Pearson PTE Academic, TOEIC, telc, UNIcert, IGSCE, or specified English-medium school or bachelor's credentials from listed countries.

Accepted bachelor fields

Applicants need a bachelor's degree of at least three years in a closely related scientific field. The official page names examples such as agricultural science, biology, biotechnology, chemistry, food chemistry, and crop biomass and bioresources; other scientific degrees are reviewed individually.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Mandatory internship

No

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

402.13 EUR for winter semester 2025/2026 according to the current official JLU semester-contribution page.

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 402.13 EUR for winter semester 2025/2026 according to the current official JLU semester-contribution page.

The official page states that graduates can work across agricultural production and pest control, medical biotechnology, bioinformatics, food production, business management and marketing, as well as in research institutes, consultancies, development services, and international organisations.

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