Bachelor's degree (or equivalent). Degree subjects should generally be focussed on some aspect of biological sciences, but students with other relevant degrees, for example in chemistry or physics, may be considered for some majors (see their web links for more informatiοn).
GPA (German System) 2.40
GPA Comment
German system: at least 2.4; British system, 2.1 or abovе.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
English
Cambridge
min C1 Advanced (CAE)
IELTS
min 6.5
TOEFL CBT
min 230
TOEFL iBT
min 90
TOEFL pBT
min 570
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? no information provided by university
Additional information:
Proof of sufficient language skills can be provided by a certificate of sufficient English language skills issued by the Faculty of Life Sciences at Heidelberg University based on an English language proficiency written bachelor's thesis, a recognized language course from Heidelberg University, or an interview conducted in English. These requirements do not apply to applicants whose mother tongue is English.
Application & Admission
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Application Procedure & Selection
Mode of Admission:
local admission restriction (local NC)
Application:
directly at university
Application Fee:
none
Application Documents
A copy of the following must be enclosed with the application:
Copies of university and university certificates.
Transcript of the academic achievements to date. The diploma must be submitted for final admission.
A letter of motivation.
A curriculum vitae.
Proof of sufficient English language skills (can be submitted up to enrollment). See the language requirements field.
A declaration as to whether the applicant has lost the right to be examined in a course of study at the Faculty of Biosciences at Heidelberg University.
The original documents on which the admission decision is based must be submitted when enrοlling.
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