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Biochemie
Master´s program
The master’s program (120 credit points) offers a vigorous biochemical training in all modern areas of biochemistry. The program includes an excellent theoretical and practical training that thoroughly prepares graduates for a further career in life sciences.
For admittance to the master’s program applicants need to fulfill the following admission requirements:
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First professional qualification equivalent to the Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from the Department of Biology, Chemistry, and Pharmacy at Freie Universität Berlin, or an equivalent German or foreign university degree in biochemistry or a related life science or natural science subject.
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With certain restrictions, it is possible to complete the master’s degree program by taking classes solely in English. The necessary English language skills must as a rule be proven by exam results.
Proof of sufficient German (DSH2) or English Skills (IELTS 5.0; TOEFL: Paper 500 or Computer 170 or Internet 80) for all applicants whose first language is not German and who have earned their initial degree from a university (or equivalent institution) where the language of instruction is not German, which are necessary to understand courses and specialist literature.
More information on admission criteria can be found in the Admissions Regulations for the for the Master’s Degree Program M.Sc. Biochemistry.
Basic Information
- Programstart: Winter and summer semester
- Duration: 4 Semester
- Language: German, English
- Degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Allocation of study places
Whether it is possible to apply for a spot in a program and whether the program has an admission cap (NC) or has unrestricted (no NC) is determined anew each semester.
A distinction is made between the first semester and higher semester.
Find Information about admission regulation for all degree programs: Master of Science
Location & Contact
Department of Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy
Institute Chemistry und Biochemistry
Dr. Paul Markus Müller; Björn Kleier
Takustr. 3
14195 Berlin
(030) 838 - 553 30
(only for admission requirements and study program)
E-Mail
Only for admission requirements and study related questions: admission@chemie.fu-berlin.de
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