Molecular Plant Sciences Master of Science
A comprehensive two-year Master's programme bridging classical botany with modern molecular methods at LMU Munich.
Best for:Best for biology graduates with a strong interest in molecular plant sciences, cellular mechanisms, and plant evolution.
Overview
The Faculty of Biology at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München offers a two-year Master of Science programme in Molecular Plant Sciences designed for students with a background in biology. The curriculum integrates foundational training in life sciences with advanced specialisation in plant molecular biology, cell biology, systematics, and biotic interactions. Students engage in ongoing research projects, practical courses, and a final 24-week research-based Master's thesis. The programme aims to prepare graduates for professional careers in scientific research and related fields.
What you'll do
- Complete foundational training modules including core laboratory and computational skills in life sciences
- Participate in specialised lectures, seminars, and hands-on practical courses in plant biology
- Conduct independent research within selected focus areas and ongoing departmental projects
- Design and execute a 24-week independent research project culminating in a Master's thesis
- Write and successfully defend the Master's thesis in front of an academic panel
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree with at least 180 ECTS credits or equivalent in biology, forestry, agricultural sciences, plant sciences, or a related subject
Degree offered: Master of Science
Language: English; C1 level required via tests such as IELTS Academic 7, TOEFL iBT 95, or Cambridge C1 Advanced
Instruction: English
- Completed undergraduate training in biology or a closely related scientific discipline
- Proficiency in basic laboratory techniques and scientific experimentation
- Foundational knowledge of computational applications in life sciences
- Ability to engage with complex research literature and scientific discourse
- Holders of a recognised Bachelor's degree of at least 180 ECTS credits or equivalent in a qualifying discipline
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027
Prospective students must review the application guidelines provided on the official LMU Master of Science in Molecular Plant Sciences website. Applications must be submitted through the designated university application channels within the specified application period.
- BSc transcript of records
- Official English language certificate
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