Master of Science in Stem Cell Medicine Ruhr-Universität Bochum

All of the courses will be held in English.

The Stem Cell Medicine Master's programme offered by the Ruhr-Universität Bochum is a highly interdisciplinary Master’s programme that is oriented towards cutting-edge biomedical research and current markets (e.g. biotechnology, biomedicine). Our programme combines classical disciplines from the fields of medicine, cell biology, histology, biochemistry and pathology with current topics in molecular biology and developmental biology to offer students the broadest possible understanding of the innovative approaches of translational medicine.

As a graduate you will possess the following general academic and subject-specific key competencies:

• the understanding of scientific theories and their limitations
• the ability to plan experiments, to apply appropriate experimental techniques and to assess the validity of different approaches
• the ability to obtain information on a subject quickly, reliably and completely with the help of suitable sources and procedures and, above all, to be able to critically evaluate their respective informative value (information competence)
• the competence to give presentations in English on complex subjects and to be able to defend them in discussions
• the competence to write independent factual texts in scientific terminology and to cite sources correctly
• the ability to work and deal with a team and groups
• the ability to understand ethical, social, economic and legal aspects of our society

Non-EU applicants: 15 May for the following winter semester
EU applicants: 15 July for the following winter semester

In principle, there are no tuition fees at RUB. However, there are a few exceptions. Therefore, please inform yourself in advance about any additional costs for the degree programme you are interested in.

The programme consists of a total of ten modules spread over three semesters and a total number of 90 credit points will be awarded. The modules are designed consecutively with no elective modules. However, individual arrangements allow you a high degree of flexibility and mobility. At the end of your studies, you will receive the final degree of Master of Science in Stem Cell Medicine.

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4,233 EUR

In principle, there are no tuition fees at RUB. However, there are a few exceptions. Therefore, please inform yourself in advance about any additional costs for the degree programme you are interested in.

Students have to pay a social contribution fee of approx. 330 EUR per semester, including a semester ticket covering public transport in Germany (https://studium.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/re-registration-and-social-contribution).

Minimum of 950 EUR per month to cover personal and living expenses in Germany

Academic admission requirements:

• Applicants must provide evidence of a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent Bachelor’s degree outside of this area of ​​validity in one of the following subjects. (The subjects include molecular medicine, human medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and comparable specialised courses. The examination board decides on related subjects.)
• Applicants must have a completed Bachelor’s degree with a scope of 210 ECTS. In the case of admission with a Bachelor’s degree of 180 to 209 ECTS, admission is subject to conditions. Applicants who have completed a Bachelor’s degree with less than 180 ECTS cannot be admitted.
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate the best knowledge of cell biology as well as knowledge of molecular biology in theory and practice.
• Applicants must have sufficient knowledge of the English language (details below).
• Applicants must have first professional work experience of at least one year.

A sufficient knowledge of the English language is required for the application. This must be proven by TOEFL 95 (internet-based) or IELTS 6.5. The examination board decides on equivalent performance.

Non-EU applicants: 15 May for the following winter semester
EU applicants: 15 July for the following winter semester

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In the city of Bochum, you can find different types of accommodation. On average, students in Bochum pay approximately 350 to 600 EUR per month for a single apartment, which is below the average rent in Germany. A room in a shared apartment is usually less expensive.

About 5,000 students in Bochum live in multiple student halls close to the campus, which are run by the Akademisches Förderungswerk (AKAFÖ). In the halls, students have their own single room and share a kitchen and bathroom with other students, they rent an apartment with a private bathroom and kitchen, or they share an apartment with one or several flatmates. 

More information on the student halls can be found at https://studium.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/de/wohnen.

In addition, private and church-affiliated student halls accommodate up to 1,000 students: http://www.stuwo.de/wohnheim-region/bochum/.

Situated in the centre of the dynamic, hospitable Ruhr metropolis in the heart of Europe, Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany's largest universities with a student population of over 43,000. Twenty departments offer around 190 study courses covering a broad spectrum of natural and social sciences, economics, medicine, engineering, and humanities on a single campus. With excellence in both research and teaching, Ruhr-Universität Bochum has truly earned its reputation as an innovator. In the 1960s, the university was one of the driving forces behind the Ruhr region's successful industrial transformation from mining and manufacturing to high-tech and services. International research, an interdisciplinary academic approach, and favourable study conditions attract around 4,000 foreign students and some 350 to 400 visiting scholars annually from all around the globe to the university. 

Four reasons to study in Bochum:

• International and multidisciplinary research
• More than 190 innovative degree programmes and a unique range of subject combinations
• Excellent services for international students and researchers
• Located in the heart of the metropolitan Ruhr region in the middle of Europe, with a wealth of cultural and leisure activities available nearby

Bochum, a very lively modern city with around 370,000 inhabitants, is situated in the heart of the Ruhr area, a metropolitan region with a population of around five million, close to the Dutch and Belgian borders. The region has one of the highest concentrations of institutions of higher education and research in Europe as well as a very rich cultural life with many theatres, concert halls, cinemas, and museums. There are also many opportunities to discover the living history of industrial culture in and around Bochum, and there are many places to unwind and relax in the green belts and forests south of the city.