Biochemistry International

The Master’s programme is offered by the departments of biology and chemistry of the Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf and the Research Centre Jülich ensuring a broad, top-level offer of current research topics. The programme comprises two semesters of 30 credit points each. In the first semester, courses composed of lectures and practical training are chosen. A three-month research internship within the university or outside of the university is optional. The Master’s thesis takes place during the second semester. The six-month research project is concluded by a written and oral presentation.

Academic requirements

A transcript of records in which all courses are listed should be provided together with the application. For admission, the admission committee must determine if the academic qualification of the applicant meets the standards of the Bachelor's programme in Biochemistry at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf.

Minimum GPA

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

English requirements

Language requirements are met if the Bachelor's degree was recently (i.e. not longer than two years ago) obtained in a programme taught in either German or English. Otherwise, current proof of sufficient command of English (e.g. TOEFL 80 [Internet-based], IELTS 6.0) must be submitted.

German requirements

Please note that applicants intending to study the programme completely in German have to submit current proof of German language proficiency (DSH2 level).

Accepted bachelor fields

A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from a four-year programme in biochemistry is required.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Mandatory internship

No

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

approx. 300 EUR

ECTS credits

60

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: approx. 300 EUR

Excellent prospects in research and development, particularly in the strong German pharmaceutical and biotech sectors, with many graduates continuing directly into PhD programmes.

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