Molecular Biotechnology
| Degree: | Master of Science |
| Application required: | Yes |
| Course start: | winter semester/summer semester |
| Course duration: | 4 semesters |
| Form of course: | full-time |
| Language requirements: | English, German |
| Language of instruction: | English and German |
| Other: | post-graduate course (consecutive) |
Regularly updated information on the course is found on the website.
Programme overview
The Master’s programme in Molecular Biotechnology comprises the three core areas of Bioinformatics, Biophysical Chemistry and Substance Research. The interdisciplinary character of this programme enables the students to specialise in their preferred field and is excellent preparation for a scientific career in one of the life sciences. Both theoretical and practical classes are held in the above core areas. Students may attend lectures and seminars from the broad range at Heidelberg University and thus gain individual orientation. The focus is, however, on practical activities in research laboratories. Here students take part in scientific projects. The latter may also be carried out in other universities and research institutes at home and abroad. Students spend a lot of their time in scientific laboratories and conduct individual research projects. The findings of these projects are frequently published in high-ranking scientific journals.
Course structure
The course is organised and backed by the Heidelberg Institute for Pharmacy and Molecular Biotechnology (IPMB), a modern, interdisciplinary centre for researching active substances. In addition, others involved in the programme include the Faculties of Chemistry and Physics and a host of other prestigious research facilities (DKFZ, ZMBH, BZH etc.).
The Master’s programme takes four semesters. The main subjects are Substance Research, Bioinformatics and Biophysical Chemistry. The fourth semester is devoted to the Master’s thesis. Cources can be put together very individually. Students can make their own choice from a host of lectures, seminars and laboratories at Heidelberg University.
Nearly 100% Master’s students go on to do a doctorate, many graduates receive offers to do their doctoral work at internationally prestigious universities and research institutions, which underlines the high standard of the training.
Very few M.Sc. graduates go into industry without a doctorate.
Phases abroad during the Master’s programme
During the Master’s programme three of the at most six research placements (each six weeks long) may be completed abroad. Students here often work in research labs that are leading worldwide. Over 80% of Master’s students have done at least one placement abroad. The course and examinations office gives administrative support and assistance here.
Formalities
Application and admission
There is an entry restriction and an admission restriction. Please consult the admission regulations hier.
Closing date for applications
15 March for the winter semester
15 November for the summer semester
Application procedure
Current information on the application procedure
Further information
Website of the Faculty of Biosciences
Admission to the next semester
The admission restriction also applies to the next higher semester. In this case apply directly to the Faculty of Biosciences by 15 July for the winter semester and 15 January for the summer semester.
Admission regulations
Examinations regulations
Examination regulations master
Examinations board
The respective examinations board or office is responsible for credit transfer, recognition, and examination issues. Further details are available from the academic advisor.
Fees
To study at Heidelberg University, fees must be paid at the beginning of each semester.
Academic advisor
Prof. Dr. Stefan Wölfl
Dean of Studies
Institute of Pharmacy and Molecular Biotechnology
Im Neuenheimer Feld 364, 5. OG
Phone: +49 (0)6221 54-4878
E-Mail: wolfl@uni-hd.de
Dr. Holger Schäfer
Institute of Pharmacy and Molecular Biotechnology
Im Neuenheimer Feld 364, Room 403
Phone: +49 (0)6221-54-4865
E-Mail: Holger.Schaefer@uni-heidelberg.de
Frau Dr. D. Kaufmann
Coordinator
Im Neuenheimer Feld 364, ground floor
Phone: +49 (0)6221-54-5670
E-Mail: StudienkoordinationIPMB@gmail.com
Contact
Secretary’s office for study and examination issues
of Pharmacy and Molecular Biotechnology
Faculty of Biosciences
Heidelberg University
Im Neuenheimer Feld 234
69120 Heidelberg
Phone 0049 (0) 6221-54 6036
Fax 0049 (0) 06221-54 4953
E-Mail: Knefeli@uni-hd.de
Internet: Contacts in Molecular Biology
Internet: http://www.molekulare-biotechnologie.de/
Student representative body
Im Neuenheimer Feld 364
D-69120 Heidelberg
E-Mail: fs-mobi@uni-hd.de
