Master of Science in Chemical Biology
A research-oriented Master's programme focusing on the molecular mechanisms of life sciences and chemical manipulation.
Best for:Best for students with a strong background in chemistry or biology seeking a research-intensive career in chemical biology.
Overview
The Master of Science in Chemical Biology at TU Dortmund University is a full-time, four-semester programme conducted in cooperation with the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Physiology. The curriculum explores the molecular foundations of biological processes and their targeted chemical manipulation, integrating modern biotechnology and bioanalytics. Students engage in compulsory elective lectures, laboratory courses, and seminars, culminating in a six-month independent research project for their Master's thesis. The programme is designed to provide both deep theoretical knowledge and practical research experience in a highly interdisciplinary environment.
What you'll do
- Complete eight compulsory elective lecture modules in medicinal chemistry, cell biology, and chemical biology.
- Participate in four advanced compulsory elective laboratory courses to develop practical research skills.
- Engage in two compulsory seminars to deepen theoretical understanding.
- Conduct an independent research project within a chosen major subject.
- Author and defend a Master's thesis based on original research conducted over six months.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in Chemical Biology or a comparable field.
Degree offered: Master of Science
Language: English (B2 level required); German proficiency is optional but helpful.
Instruction: English and German
- Academic background comparable to the TU Dortmund Bachelor's in Chemical Biology.
- Minimum German grade of 3.2 or equivalent.
- English proficiency at B2 level (e.g., IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT, or Cambridge B2 First).
- Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree comparable to the TU Dortmund Chemical Biology programme.
- Must meet the minimum grade requirement of 3.2 (German scale).
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027-05-15
Applications must be submitted through the official university portal. Applicants should verify the equivalence of their Bachelor's degree and provide official language certificates as required.
- Bachelor's degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- English language proficiency certificate
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