Course
Biomedical Science
Offered by University Medical Center and Faculty of Biology
QS Biological Sciences
Well-regarded research-intensive programme with Max Planck institute links
The University of Göttingen’s English-taught Molecular Medicine master’s links the medical centre with several Max Planck institutes in a very research-dense university town.
Key advantages
- English-taught programme
- Max Planck and research-institute links
- University medical centre
- No tuition fee
- Research-intensive curriculum
- International student body
- Programme & duration
- M.Sc. Molecular Medicine (English-taught): 2 years (full-time)
- Tuition (international)
- No tuition fee for international students; semester contribution of roughly €400 per semester including a transport ticket (indicative; verify on official website)
- Intakes
- Winter semester (October); some programmes also admit for the summer semester (April). Applications usually close between January and May.
- English requirement
- IELTS: 6.5 overallTOEFL iBT: 88+PTE: 60+ (English-taught programmes)
- Entry requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, biomedical science or a related field with a strong GPA and laboratory experience. CV, motivation letter and references; APS certificate for applicants from India.
Employability & placement
Graduates continue to PhD programmes or work in biotechnology, pharmaceutical research and clinical research.
Student experience
Göttingen is a classic German university town with an exceptional density of research institutes (Max Planck and others) and a very international graduate community. No tuition fee is charged for non-EU students.
Research strengths
Research in molecular medicine, neuroscience, cardiovascular science and cancer biology.