Application
Applications can be submitted during the application period from April 1 to June 1 of each year.
The master's program in biochemistry at the University of Würzburg only begins in October/winter semester.
Academic Background
Applicants must have a proven background in biochemistry and/or molecular biology. During their bachelor's studies, they must have earned the following number of credits either in Area A or in Area B:
Area A
- 35 ECTS: Foundational competencies in bioanalytics, biochemistry, molecular biology, and structural biology
- 10 ECTS: Documented knowledge in any combination of the following subjects: cell biology, pathobiochemistry, toxicology, molecular tumor biology, virology, immunology, neurobiology, human genetics, microbiology, bioinformatics, biophysics
- 55 ECTS: Proven knowledge in inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, and physical chemistry
Area B
- 20 ECTS: Foundational competencies in biochemistry and molecular biology
- 20 ECTS: Proven knowledge in any combination of the following subjects: animal physiology, anatomy or histology, toxicology, pathology
- 25 ECTS: Proven knowledge in any combination of the following subjects: genetics, cell biology, developmental biology, microbiology
(If necessary, your credits will be converted to the ECTS system)
Additionally, applicants must have completed their bachelor's degree with a grade point average of 2.5 or better according to the German grading system (non-German grades will be converted accordingly).
Applicants who have not yet completed their bachelor's degree at the time of application may be conditionally admitted if they have earned the required minimum number of credits listed above and a total of 145 ECTS by the time of application. These candidates must submit their bachelor's certificate (with a final grade of 2.5 or better) no later than the re-registration deadline in the first semester (end of January/beginning of February) in order to remain enrolled in this MSc program.
Language Requirements
Proof of sufficient English language proficiency (at least level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, CEFR) is mandatory and must be demonstrated through an appropriate language certificate. Please note: Certification of English as the medium of instruction in the bachelor's program is not sufficient.
German language skills are not strictly required, but at least basic knowledge is strongly recommended. It is possible to complete the program entirely in English; however, this may limit course selection, as some modules are only offered in German. No additional standardized test such as the GRE is required.
The required documents consist of two PDF files: the application and your supporting documents.
Application
Please fill out this fillable PDF application form.
Save the file as a PDF (!) using the following file name format:
ApplMScBC25_[YourFirstName]_[YourLastName].pdf
(Example: ApplMScBC25_Peter_Schmitt.pdf)
Please note the following information regarding the asterisks in the form:
* Degree: If your degree has not yet been awarded, please enter the expected graduation date here.
** Grades:
- Your personal grade: current overall/final grade of your bachelor's degree
- Best achievable grade: enter the highest possible grade in your university's grading system (e.g., in Germany: 1.0) – NOT your personal best grade
- Lowest passing grade: enter the minimum grade required to pass your degree at your university (e.g., 4.0 in Germany) – NOT your personal lowest grade
- Explanation: In order to convert your final grade into the German grading system, we need your personal final grade along with the two extreme values (best and minimum passing grade) from your university's grading system.
*** Required competencies: Please specify the number of ECTS credits you earned in the various qualification areas of your bachelor's program. If your university does not use the ECTS system, please indicate the number and type of units used (credits, credit hours, hours, etc. – e.g., “12 cr-hrs”). We will convert your input into ECTS.
Supporting Documents
Combine the following required documents (scans, if applicable) into ONE PDF file in the order listed below.
Save the file (as in section 1.) using the following file name format:
DocsMScBC25_[YourFirstName]_[YourLastName].pdf
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Current transcript of records for your bachelor's degree *
- Bachelor’s degree certificate (if already completed) *
- Bachelor’s grading scale showing highest possible grade and minimum grade required for graduation (not just passing individual courses!) *
- English language certificate at B2 level
- High school diploma with subjects and grades (e.g., Abitur, High School Diploma, A-Levels, or equivalent) *
- Letter of motivation
* Official document in the original language + certified translation in German or English (if the original language is not German or English)
Instructions for creating the PDF file:
- Please note the maximum file size of 25 MB – larger files will not be accepted by the mail server!
- Do not scan at too high a resolution – 200 dpi is usually sufficient, but make sure the text remains readable!
- If possible/readable, scan in black and white or grayscale instead of color.
- Omit the reverse side of documents if no important information is printed there.
(must be submitted before final admission)
- APS certificate from the Academic Evaluation Center, if you hold a school or university degree from China, Vietnam, or India.
- Please refer to the following links:
China: APS Beijing https://www.aps.org.cn/
Vietnam: APS Hanoi https://vietnam.diplo.de/vn-de/willkommen/aktuelles/aps/1236800
India: APS New Delhi https://aps-india.de/
- Preliminary Review Documentation (VPD) – Preliminary review documentation for international university degrees (not required if you have a German bachelor’s degree or an equivalent university degree from an EU/EEA country)
Detailed information can be found at this LINK
