Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg

FOKUS Life Sciences

M.Sc. (Master of Science)
Subjects: Biology, Medicine, Neurosciences
M.Sc.
Degree
English
English only
Language
Winter semester:  15 Mar
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 University
Study mode:
On campus

Requirements

Qualification Requirements

Previous Degree

Bachelor's program in biology or at least have a strong emphasis/specialization/major in some aspect of the life sciences (e.g. biophysics, biochemistry, biotechnology, pharmacology, pharmacy or similar). Substantial laboratory experience, most likely in the form of an experimental bachelor's thesis, is required. Please note that a prior education and training in a medical profession is NOT considered sufficient (exceptions may apply if substantial practical research experience in basic science can be demonstrated).

Minimum standard period of study: 3 years.
Required ECTS credits: 180.

For those who have not yet finished their BSc at the time of application, the transcripts of records must prove completion of 5/6 of a regular study program (e.g. 150 of 180 ECTS credit points in European study programs).

Language Requirements

The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.

languageEnglish
Cambridge
min C1 Advanced (CAE)
IELTS
min 6.5
TOEFL CBT
min 240
TOEFL iBT
min 95
TOEFL pBT
min 590
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? yes
Additional information:
If you have other significant evidence of English proficiency (such as having already studied in English), the application may also be possible. However, please note that regardless of the formal proof of English proficiency a real-world test will be made during the application process, especially during the interview. Knowledge of German not required.

Application & Admission

Application Deadlines

Applications are open from:
Winter semester:January 15 (German)January 15 (EU)January 15 (Non EU)
Summer semester:

Application Procedure & Selection

Mode of admission:
local admission restriction
Admission test/interview:
None
Application:
directly at University
Application Fee:
none

Application Documents

You will have to upload scans/photos (only pdf files are allowed) of the following documents:

  1. Curriculum Vitae.
  2. University entrance certificate (in many cases this equals the school leaving certificate from your secondary school = high school = grammar school).
  3. Bachelor certificate and transcript as separate documents.
  4. If applicable, certificates/transcripts of any other academic degrees.
  5. Language certificate (if available).

Please check that the scans are legible, but not of excessive size either. Usually, a scan with a resolution of 200 dpi is fully sufficient.

Further Information

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