Biology M.Sc.
Key Info
Basic Information
- Degree:
- Master of Science
- Start of Studies:
- Winter Semester (recommended), Summer Semester
- Standard Period of Studies:
- 4 semesters
- ECTS Credits:
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What does that mean?
ECTS are credit points that measure the workload of one's studies.
- Language:
- German
Admission Requirements
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1st university degree, required qualifications according to P.O.
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What does that mean?
A first recognized university degree, through which the necessary education background for the Master course of study can be proven. The necessary knowledge needed in order for studies to be successful is determined in the respective exam regulations (PO).
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Proficiency in German
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What does that mean?
You must provide documentation of your language skills for the language of instruction at the time of enrollment. Exam regulations govern the details. You can find an overview of what skills you will typically need under Language Skills in the course of study description.
Admission to First Semester
- open
No NC for WS 2013
Admission to Higher Semesters
- open
No NC for WS 2013
Dates and Deadlines
RWTH Aachen is one of the leading technical universities in Europe. It maintains numerous international relationships and is incorporate into the Bioregio Rheinland, among others, through its Life Science activities
An interdisciplinary forum at RWTH Aachen and "LifeTec Aachen-Jülich" were established for life sciences. Furthermore, the Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology and the environmental research insititute GAIAC are in Aachen.
Prerequisites
A prerequisite for starting studies in a first university degree, with which the necessary background education can be proven, as determined in the exam regulations. The exam board determines whether it fulfills the entrance requirements.
Degree Content
In the Biology Master course of study, specializations from the Bachelor course of study (exclusing biotechnology) are offered:
- Microbiology and Genetics
- Biological Information Processing
- Botany
- Envronmental Sciences
- Molecular Cell Biology
One of these specializations is studies, and supplementary modules from the other specializations are chosen. The course of study takes four semesters, whereby the fourth semester is reserved for the Master thesis. A broad range of subjects are offered from engineering, natural sciences, and the Faculty of Medicine, which can also be chosen. Research internships and the experimental Master thesis, which can take place outside of biology, e.g. in medicine or external research institutions, provide a look at current research. Research here is strongly application oriented.
Examination Regulations
Exam regulations regulate academic goals and prerequisites, the course of study layout, and exam procedures. The appendix to the regulations contains the description of the modules, from which the course of study is composed.
Faculty
The Master course of study in Biology is offered by the Department of Biology in the Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Natural Sciences.