M.Sc. in Biochemistry at University Of Cologne

Requirements for admission, Requirements for admission to the Master's study program in Biochemistry are defined in Appendix 1 of the examinations regulation. Admission to the study program requires the availability of several certificates (see § 2, Nr. 1, examinations regulations), these are:, , Bachelor's certificate (or equivalent) in Biochemistry or a similar biochemical study program, in natural sciences where at least 180 credit points have been achieved and the final grade is at least "good" (i.e. 2,5) or better., PLEASE NOTE: Grades of applicants with a non-German degree will be transfered to the German grading scale by uni-assist., At least 36 credit points (ECTS) of 180 have to be achieved in basic or advanced biochemical courses, laboratory trainings or the bachelor thesis. Subject areas which can be credited are modules in biochemistry, molecular biology, biophysics, protein engineering, environmental biochemistry, bioenergetics, or metabolism., PLEASE NOTE: Modules or courses in areas like cell biology, microbiology, medical (bio)chemistry, organic/inorganic/physical chemistry, physiology, genetics, bionanotechnology, (bio)pharmaceutic chemistry, or bioinformatics do not count as biochemical subject areas., The teaching language is English. Applicants whose native language is not English are required to certify their proficieny in English. Knowledge of German (and corresponding certificates) are not required., Non-native speakers need to provide evidence of proficiency in English (level B2/C1 according to European standard, e.g. German Abiturzeugni, IELTS Academic total score of at least 6.5, TOEFL total score of at least 79 or having completed a Bachelor program taught in English)., Submission of a complete set of application documents and forms which are listed and provided by the application portals., If you have not completed your Bachelor's study program by the time of application for the Master's program:, At least 80% of the total credit points, which can be achieved in the Bachelor's study program have to be obtained successfully., Please submit a transcript of records that indicates a preliminary grade, which is then used for the application procedure., In the case of admission to the Master's study program, admission is subject to the condition that the last examination in your Bachelor's study program has been completed by 30th September when applying for winter term, and by 31 March when applying for summer term, respectively. The successful completion of open examinations has to be provided to the office of examinations at the latest 6 weeks after beginning of the Master's study term. If these certificates are not provided at all or not provided in time, confirmation for admission will be invalidated.,