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Study program
University
City

Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf
Biology - One year (MBIO1)
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
Subjects: Biology
M.Sc.
Degree
60
ECTS
English only
Language
Winter semester: 31 Jul
Summer semester: 31 Jan
Application Deadlines
1 Year (starting: Both semesters)
Duration
Free
Tuition Fees (per semester)
- Start Dates
- Winter Semester: October
- Summer Semester: April
- Starting
- Both semesters
- Mode of admission:
- without admission restriction
- Application:
- directly at the University
- Study mode:
- On campus
Course Description
The program can be studied entirely in Eglish.
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
Previous Degree
Bachelor's degree in biology or a related subject (biochemistry, natural sciences).
Minimum standard period of study: 4 years.
Required ECTS credits: 210.
A study program at a German or foreign university that fulfills the following criteria is considered relevant
- 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 CP.
GPA (German System) 3.20
GPA Comment
An overall grade of 3.2 or better.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.
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
Application Deadlines

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Applications are open from:
Winter semester:May 01 (German)May 01 (EU)May 01 (Non EU)
Summer semester:November 01 (German)November 01 (EU)November 01 (Non EU)
Spring semester:
Application Procedure & Selection
Mode of Admission:
without admission restriction
Admission Test/Interview:
aptitude test
Application:
directly at the 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).