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Study program
University
City

University of Göttingen
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
Subjects: Computer Science, Biology, Informatics
M.Sc.
Degree
120
ECTS
English only
Language
Winter semester: 15 May
Application Deadlines
2 Years (starting: Winter semester)
Duration
Free
Tuition Fees (per semester)
- Starting
- Winter semester
- Mode of admission:
- local admission restriction
- Application:
- directly at the University
- Study mode:
- On campus
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
Previous Degree
Bachelor's degree in Biology, Bioinformatics or in Computational Sciences (with a minor in the field of Bioinformatics or Biology).
Minimum standard period of study: 6 semesters.
Required ECTS credits: 180.
Application is also possible for students who passed at least 5/6 of their Bachelor (150 of 180 C).
Conditions for applicants with:
- Major in Biology: at least 50 credits in Biology and 40 credits in Bioinformatics, Informatics, Mathematics or Physics.
- Major in Bioinformatics or Computer Sciences: at least 30 credits in Biology and Bioinformatics 60 credits in Informatics, Mathematics, Physics or Bioinformatics.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.
CEFR English
min C1
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? no information provided by university
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines

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Applications are open from:
Winter semester:April 01 (German)April 01 (EU)April 01 (Non EU)
Summer semester:
Spring semester:
Application Procedure & Selection
Mode of Admission:
local admission restriction
Admission Test/Interview:
aptitude test
Application:
directly at the University
Application Fee:
none
Application Documents
- Application form.
- Diploma (certified copy), if the diploma is not yet on hand, the applicant should only provide an official transcript of records and an official statement of the average grade.
- Transcript of records.
- Curriculum vitae (data sheet, in German or English) with a photograph (for "Biodiversity, Ecology and Evolution" no photograph is required).
- Proof of proficiency English if the applicants native language is not English and he/she has no English degree (see language requirements).
- Official description of the modules (only for applicants who have not graduated at the University of Göttingen), can also be submitted as link to the electronic documents.
- Letter of motivation.
- Applicants from China additionally have to supply an APS of the German embassy.
The documents should be uploaded within the application period via the Universities upload portal.