Master of Science Molecular Medicine FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg

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The Master's programme provides a research-oriented education that covers a broad range of topics in molecular and biomedical science with a special emphasis on pathological mechanisms of human disorders.
Mandatory courses include advanced lectures in immunology, neuroscience, oncology, development, genetics, and imaging, as well as research design and structural biochemistry to endow all students with a solid knowledge base. Students can focus on their areas of interest by choosing seminars and individual practical research modules. The main research areas in Erlangen are immunology, neuroscience, oncology, and cardiovascular disorders.
To allow students to gain experimental experience and insight into an international setting, up to six months of research can be performed abroad.
The programme finishes with a six-month experimental Master's thesis. Graduates will be highly qualified for a PhD and a career in the field of biomedical sciences in academia, industry, and related occupational fields.

31 May for the following winter semester

The programme consists of compulsory modules (35 ECTS), elective compulsory seminars and practical modules (55 ECTS), and the Master's thesis (30 ECTS). The teaching comprises lectures, seminars, practice elements, small-group discussions, and tutorials. The ECTS system allows for individual choices according to the programme guidelines. During the second and third semesters, students can choose individual practical research training in Erlangen or abroad in an academic or industrial setting.

During a six-months period, students gain work experience in an international or national setting while engaging in a research internship or an industry placement.

No tuition fees

FAU does not charge tuition fees. However, each semester students must pay semester fees for general student services (72 EUR).

General guidelines on the average costs that can be expected are provided by the results of the social survey undertaken by the German National Association for Student Affairs in 2021:

According to this study, students who no longer live with their parents should have an average amount of 1,106 EUR per month at their disposal. However, monthly expenditures for personal lifestyle vary a lot. For former West Germany, the study revealed the following details on average expenditure:

• Rent, including ancillary costs (in Erlangen, Nuremberg and surrounding areas): 410 EUR
• Food: 198 EUR
• Clothing: 46 EUR
• Travel costs (public transport and/or car): 89 EUR
• Study materials (depending on subject): 31 EUR
• Health insurance, doctors, medicine: 100 EUR
• Telecommunications: 31 EUR
• Leisure, culture, sports: 65 EUR

To be considered for admission, applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in Molecular Medicine or a closely related area. Applicants with a Bachelor's degree from the field of life sciences must participate in an admission test.
Applicants must have a good working knowledge of English (B2) and are required to provide appropriate evidence of their language skills (see below).

Academic English on level B2 according to the CEFR
Applicants must have a good working knowledge of English (B2) and are required to provide appropriate evidence of their language skills. The following are accepted as evidence of appropriate English language abilities: a TOEFL score of 547 (paper-based) or 210 (computer-based) or better; a score of 5.5 in the British Council's IELTS; six years of English at a German high school ("Abitur"), or an academic degree in which English was the main language of instruction and examination.

31 May for the following winter semester

There is a wide range of scholarships available for outstanding students. In addition to requiring applicants to have excellent grades, most scholarship programmes have additional conditions regarding cultural, political, religious, or social involvement. If you have any questions about the application procedure or selection criteria, you can contact the Student Advice and Career Service (IBZ) or speak directly to FAU’s liaison officer for the scholarship organisation you wish to apply to.

https://www.fau.eu/study/prospective-students/financing-your-studies

The cities of Erlangen, Fürth, and Nuremberg offer a very good standard of living. They are popular places to live, meaning that accommodation is in high demand but often in short supply. This is particularly the case during the period before the start of a new semester. We therefore recommend that you start looking for accommodation as soon as possible. If you are flexible and also look in the surrounding area, you will have a better chance of finding somewhere affordable to live. The region has an excellent public transport system, so you should not have any problems getting to your place of study or work.

It is worth checking the available accommodation on the Internet every day, as new accommodation becomes available on a day-to-day basis. It pays to be flexible when it comes to the price, location, and available facilities of your accommodation.

Student Services Erlangen-Nürnberg runs its own student accommodation in Erlangen and Nuremberg. You will be informed about how to apply for a room in Student Services accommodation while you are in the process of applying to be admitted to FAU.

Founded in 1743, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) is now one of the largest research universities in Germany with 40,996 students and 276 degree programmes. The five faculties cover the entire spectrum of modern academic disciplines – from humanities, social sciences and theology to medicine, law, economics, sciences and engineering.

One of FAU’s defining features is its commitment to interdisciplinary teaching and research, which frequently go beyond the boundaries of individual subjects.

FAU’s outstanding research and teaching is reflected in top positions in both national and international rankings as well as the high amount of DFG funding that its researchers are able to secure.

FAU is based in three cities – Erlangen, Fürth and Nuremberg. Each of the FAU campuses is closely connected to the social and economic pulse of these cities. Studying and city life at FAU go hand in hand, so much so that it’s hard to tell city and campus life apart.

"Moving Knowledge" is our motto and guiding principle at FAU. Therefore, we strive to generate knowledge to shape the future responsibly and openly share knowledge with all stakeholders in society to drive prosperity and create value. We also use knowledge to improve our world for future generations.

FAU’s two main sites, the cities of Erlangen and Nuremberg, are located at the heart of the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region. Both Erlangen and Nuremberg have their own unique charms. Erlangen is a city of 100,000 inhabitants, was the former home of the Huguenots, and it is a key location for Siemens. Nuremberg is a city with a metropolitan flair and a population of half a million. The opera, theatre, and museums, along with a lively pub scene and nightlife, offer plenty of opportunities to relax after a day in the lecture theatre, lab, or library. The highlights of the cultural calendar in Erlangen include the "Hörkunstfestival" (acoustic art festival), International Comic Salon, "figuren.theater.festival" (puppet theatre festival), "Poetenfest" (poetry festival), and the "ARENA… of the young arts" theatre and performance festival. A wide range of cultural institutions open their doors to visitors during the Blue Night in Nuremberg, and once every two years, the Long Night of Sciences gives the public a chance to take a look inside research institutions in Erlangen, Nuremberg, and Fürth. In summary, the mixture of academia, innovative companies, art, and culture makes the region the perfect place for creative minds. There is also plenty on offer for keen athletes and nature lovers. Fränkische Schweiz, a paradise for climbers and walkers, is located to the north of Erlangen and is at FAU’s doorstep. Water sports enthusiasts will love the Franconian lakes and the university’s water sports centre, which is located just south of Nuremberg.