Master of Science in Molecular Life Sciences Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Courses are held in English.

The programme "Molecular Life Sciences" includes research-oriented courses focusing on molecular genetics, developmental biology and cell biology in both plants and animals.

Modules:

• Three basic modules on molecular developmental biology, molecular genetics and molecular cell biology
• Three advanced modules (out of 15 elective modules offered)
• Specialisation module
• Project module
• Master's thesis

• 1 April through 31 May (non-EU nationals)
• 1 April through 31 August (Germany and EU nationals)

Besides the mandatory basic modules, three advanced modules can be chosen during the first year of studies in the areas of developmental biology, cell biology, molecular genetics, systems biology, and biophysics. In the second year of studies, knowledge of the chosen area of specialisation is broadened by the specialisation module, which comprises a practical course focusing on methods and a piece of scientific project work.

No tuition fees

The semester fee amounts to approx. 290 EUR per semester (student services and student self-government). For details, see: semester fee (uni-jena.de).

Students need approximately 700 to 900 EUR per month for rent, food, health insurance, books and personal items. For details, see: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/Jena+living+international.

For this Master's programme, you need a subject-specific undergraduate degree (minimum six semesters/180 ECTS credits) or an equivalent degree, containing at least 50 credits (ECTS) in disciplines of life sciences (e.g. molecular genetics, molecular developmental biology, molecular cell biology) or equivalent credits in a related discipline.

​The overall grade (CGPA) of the Bachelor's degree must be GOOD or better (German and US systems: 2.0).

Advanced English skills: B2 (CEFR) recommended, no proof needed

• 1 April through 31 May (non-EU nationals)
• 1 April through 31 August (Germany and EU nationals)

No

Students can work as student assistants and besides their studies up to a certain extent. Please also see: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/Jena+living+international

Accommodation in student residences is available to a certain extent. Please apply to the "Studierendenwerk Thüringen". For further information, please visit our website at: http://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/housing/.

You can also look for single or shared private accommodation yourself. In the buildings of the university, there are numerous information boards with accommodation offers. Note, however, that the availability of private accommodation in Jena is rather limited.

The university hosts a Career and Welcome Point: https://www.cwp.uni-jena.de/en