Diploma of Advanced Studies in "Biomedical Sciences" (DAS)

Winter School in Biomedical Sciences

University of Freiburg

Freiburg im Breisgau, GermanyBiotechnology & Biomedical

APS RequiredFully on-site with voluntary online elements

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Degree

Diploma of Advanced Studies in "Biomedical Sciences" (DAS)

Language

English, German

Tuition

€4,500/sem

Duration

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Programme Overview

This intensive Freiburg winter school combines biomedical coursework and laboratory research in experimental medicine, molecular biology, and cell biology. The reviewed official pages describe it as a six-month programme leading to a Diploma of Advanced Studies in Biomedical Sciences with 30 ECTS.

Admission Requirements

Minimum GPA: The official winter school admission page requires a final grade of maximum 2.7 on the German grading scale.
English requirements: The official winter school admission page requires very good English at minimum B2. Accepted proof listed on the official page includes Cambridge FCE, CAE, or CPE; PTE Academic at least 59; IELTS at least 5.5; TOEFL 72 online or 567 paper-based; OOPT at least 60; TOEIC 785 in listening and reading plus 160 in speaking and 150 in writing; telc B2-C1 University; an English-medium degree with official confirmation; or official-language and native-speaker exemptions where explicitly stated.
Accepted bachelor fields: Applicants need at least a three-year bachelor's degree in life sciences, natural sciences, or related fields. The official admission page gives examples such as biology, biochemistry, medicine, chemistry, pharmacy, or related fields.
APS Certificate: Yes

Costs & Funding

Tuition fee: 4,500 EUR total programme fee according to DAAD and the official winter school admission page. The official programme site also describes this as 750 EUR per month for 6 months.
ECTS credits: 30
Funding info: Tuition: 4,500 EUR total programme fee according to DAAD and the official winter school admission page. The official programme site also describes this as 750 EUR per month for 6 months.

Career Outcomes

The reviewed DAAD and official programme pages state that the practical and scientific training is designed to qualify participants for careers in academia or in the private sector.

Typical job roles

Research scientistLab managerBiomedical researcherAcademic researcherIndustry professional

Target industries

Pharmaceutical industryBiotechnologyMedical researchAcademia