Bachelor's degree in biology or a related subject (biochemistry, natural sciences).
Minimum standard period of study: 4 years.
Required ECTS credits: 210.
Relevant to the subject is a course of study that fulfills the following criteria:
At least 80 credit points (CP) in basic biological modules in the subject areas: Organismic biology, cell biology, microbiology, genetics, molecular biology, and physiology.
At least 30 CP in basic science, covering the following subjects: Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics.
At least one-third of the study program should be completed in the form of laboratory practicals.
Bachelor's thesis of at least 10 CР.
GPA (German System) 3.20
GPA Comment
An overall grade of 3.2 or bettеr.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
English
IELTS
min 6.5
TOEFL iBT
min 90
Cambridge
min C1 Advanced (CAE)
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? no
Additional information:
Exception: Graduates who completed a bachelor's degree with the official language of English in the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, or New Zealand or graduates from Bachelor Biology Plus International or Quantitative Biology program (HHU) need no individual language proficiency certificate.
Application & Admission
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Application Procedure & Selection
Mode of Admission:
no admission restriction, but ability test (aptitude test)
Admission Test/Interview:
aptitude test
Application:
directly at university
Application Fee:
none
Application Documents
For the verification of eligibility, the following documents are needed:
Degree certificate with the transcript of records. If not available, a preliminary certificate or a current transcript of records with at least 210 CP is sufficient.
Applications from abroad must submit a certificate of graduation, as this serves as the university entrance qualification for enrollment.
Individual proof of English language skills (see language requirements).
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