Protein Chemistry, Master of Science

This programme focuses on structural biology, biochemistry, protein chemistry, and biophysical high-resolution analytics. It also covers bioinformatics and computational systems biology topics such as genomics, proteomics, transcriptome dynamics, and regulatory networks.

Academic requirements

Please submit either your final degree or your transcript of records to certify the minimum requirement of 150 ECTS. You have to submit your completed transcript of records no later than 15 September or 15 March, respectively.

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

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.

Graduates are prepared for protein-focused research and development in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and public research institutions.

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