MSc Medical Sciences – Cardiovascular Research

One-year, research-intensive Master of Science in Medical Sciences specialising in Cardiovascular Research, designed as a pre-PhD preparatory programme at the Faculty of Medicine. Taught in English. Confirmed by the official faculty page to be a standard Master's degree, not a fee-based continuing-education (Weiterbildung) programme with elevated fees.

Academic requirements

Deadline: 31 March for the following winter semester

Minimum GPA

Grade point average of at least 2.0 on the German grading scale.

English requirements

English proficiency at CEFR level B2; accepted TOEFL/IELTS certificates are listed on the university language-services page (specific minimum scores not published on DAAD or the programme page).

Accepted bachelor fields

Bachelor's degree in life sciences, natural sciences, bio-/engineering, mathematics, computer sciences, human or veterinary medicine, physiological sciences or related fields; a four-year honours BSc (240 ECTS), or a three-year BSc plus two completed Master's semesters, is required.

APS Certificate

No

Thesis required

Yes

Tuition fee

Confirmed accurate. Semester contribution is 190 EUR (admin + student body + student union).

Semester contribution

190 EUR per semester (administrative fee 80 EUR, student body 7 EUR, Studierendenwerk 103 EUR), identical for EU and non-EU students.

Funding info

Tuition: Confirmed accurate. Semester contribution is 190 EUR (admin + student body + student union). Semester contribution: 190 EUR per semester (administrative fee 80 EUR, student body 7 EUR, Studierendenwerk 103 EUR), identical for EU and non-EU students.

Designed as a pre-PhD pathway, preparing graduates for doctoral study and research careers in cardiovascular medicine and the biomedical sciences.