Translational Medical Resеarсh

All documents need to be submitted via the online application system of Heidelberg University (heiCO) by the application deadline.

1. A completely filled-out application form (please use a tool such as Adobe Acrobat Fill and Sign for filling and signing the application form; inserted handwritten signatures are accepted, but typed names are not accepted).
2. A certified* copy of the degree upon which your application is based (your bachelor's or master's degree), or an official letter stating the expected date of graduation.
3. A certified* copy of your transcript of records (including courses, grades, grading system [grading system can also be explained in an additional document if not included in the transcript], average grade/class rank, and a list of modules still to be completed if not yet graduated).
4. If applicable: APS approval - mandatory for students with education in countries needing APS approval. Prior check of the educational certificates is done by the German academic inspection agency APS (Akademische Prüfstelle). Countries included (at the time of the last update) are China, Vietnam, and India.
5. Test to prove your English proficiency (see language requirements). Please keep in mind:
   • IELTS and TOEFL scores must be less than two years old (this rule does not apply to CAE and CPE certificates).
   • Only the tests mentioned in the language requirements will be accepted (IELTS – General Training will NOT be accepted, and neither will be institutional TOEFL tests).
   • You may still apply and be considered even if you have not yet taken an English proficiency test, or if your test score is still unknown, insufficient, or too old. In this case, final admission will depend on passing one of the tests mentioned before the start of the program. If you are in such a situation, please inform the admissions office of the date on which you plan to take the test.
6. CV in English.
7. A motivation letter in English describing why the applicant wishes to study the MSc program Translational Medical Research, how the MSc will impact the applicant’s desired career path, and what experience and qualifications the applicant brings to the program. These topics are covered in sections 5 and 6 of the TMR Application Form, so if the relevant information is provided there, it is not necessary to submit an additional document. However, applicants have the option to upload a more extended version of a motivation letter as a separate document, if necessary.
8. Proof of practical experience in basic bioscientific laboratory methods of at least 1 ECTS credit (~30h), if this is not clear from your transcript of records.
   Please note: if all other requirements are fulfilled, missing prior laboratory experience may be waived by participating in a Basic Laboratory Course at the Medical Faculty Mannheim at the beginning of the program.
9. Copy of the main pages of your passport (ID pages and cover).
10. Two letters of recommendation from former supervisors or employers, preferably university professors or similar. Please keep in mind that only two letters of recommendation will be considered. They should be sent directly by your former supervisor/employer via email to the TMR administration office ([email protected]). Please provide the contact details of your referees via upload of the filled referee contact template to the online application portal heiCO. Please note that it is the applicant’s responsibility to arrange with their referees that the letters of recommendation are sent to the TMR administration office before the application deadline.

*Certification of documents: Document copies can be certified by certain authorities such as a notary, university, or city hall and must have an official stamp and original signature. Check this link for further information. If documents are not in English or German, a certified translation needs to be provided. For application, electronic documents are accepted but in case of admission, physical certified copies of the documents are required by postal mail or in-person-delivery during the enrollment procedurе.