Faculty of Biology and Psychology

Programme structure M.Sc. Molecular Life Sciences: Microbiology, Biotechnology and Biochemistry

This is a rough overview of the study structure. For a detailed overview of the modules available for selection and their contents, please refer to the list of modules.

I. Core Studies (60 C)

  • 3 Core modules (each 12 C)
  • Advanced module I (12 C, 7 week labrotation)
  • Advanced module II (12 C, 7 week labrotation)
    Mind: Prerequisite for entering the advanced modules is passing the respective core module (see module description).

II. Professionalisation (30 C)

  • Profile module (12 C)

    • Can be an additional core module
    • a core module from the Master programme Developmental, Neural, and Behavioral Biology
    • modules totalling 12 C of the Master programme Chemistry.
    • M.Bio.180 (12 C): Students project in synthetic biology
    • SK.Bio.331 (12 C): Research internship
    • If authorised by the examination committee modules from other faculties or »assembled modules« (max 3 modules). Requires an application to the examination board.
    • On request without grading.
    • Advanced module III (6 C, compulsory module): M.Bio.131 Scientific project management

  • 12 C in area of key competencies (no grading in final certificate)

III. Master Thesis (30 C)

  • 26 weeks
  • Prerequisite is successful completion of at least 78 C of modules within the program including both advanced modules I and II as well as advanced module III M.Bio.131.
  • Guidelines and rules for Master thesis