Master of Science
Master
Degree
4 semesters
Standard period of study (amount)
Mainz
Location
May 2025 (Germans and inhabitants)
July 2025 (EU), July 2025 (Non-EU)
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Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Winter Semester only
Area of study
Focus
Molecular Microbiology, Microbial Ecology, Microbial Physiology, Biotechnology
Target group
The aim of the consecutive M. Sc. Degree course is to train researching microbiologists who have solid expertise and competences in the areas of molecular microbiology, microbial physiology and biotechnology as well as microbial ecology. This is an international degree course in which, in addition to professional qualifications, one of the training objectives is the acquisition of a high level of intercultural competence. The field of Microbiology is interdisciplinary in nature and the degree course is set up accordingly. This enables students to actively engage in a wide range of microbiological fields of work. The international degree course in Microbiology is designed in such a way that graduates meet the requirements of the international labour market in basic research and in all areas of applied microbiology.
Annotation
The international Master's degree programme "Microbiology" will be offered for the first time in the winter semester 2022/23. Applications are made via the partner university Université de Bourgogne in Dijon (France). Please note the applicable (possibly earlier) application deadlines.
Area of study
Admission requirements
Proof of a Bachelor's degree in the field of biology or of a degree from a German or international university that does not differ significantly from this. If proof of having obtained a Bachelor's degree has not been provided by the application deadline, an application must be submitted on the basis of a certificate of completed exams and academic achievements amounting to at least 120 credit points, which must be issued by the relevant department of the previous university, must be possible. A total sum of credit points must be shown. Proof of required language skills in English at least at level B2. No knowledge of German or French is required for the international Master's degree programme "Microbiology". Further information can be found on the admission website. Applications are made via the Université de Bourgogne, Dijon, France.
Lecture period
- 14.04.2025 - 19.07.2025
- 27.10.2025 - 14.02.2026
Application deadlines
Winter semester (2025/2026)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
01.02.2025 - 31.05.2025
Applications are submitted to the Université de Bourgogne in Dijon, France ().
Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Until 15.05.2025 (Universitywide deadline)
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
01.06.2025 - 15.07.2025 (Universitywide deadline)
Those who have obtained their higher education entrance qualification abroad should have their certificates recognised early on via the Student Services (). The request for recognition should be submitted six to eight weeks before the respective application deadline, as the certificate of recognition must be enclosed with the application.
Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
01.06.2025 - 15.07.2025 (Universitywide deadline)
Those who have obtained their higher education entrance qualification abroad should have their certificates recognised early on via the Student Services (). The request for recognition should be submitted six to eight weeks before the respective application deadline, as the certificate of recognition must be enclosed with the application.
Languages of instruction
Main language
English