Study requirements
To be admitted to the degree program, candidates must have completed a first vocational university degree recognized in Germany or a qualification from a state or state-approved vocational academy in a scientific field such as biology, biotechnology, or life sciences or in a closely related degree program such as biochemistry or biophysics. Moreover, fundamental knowledge of genetics, molecular biology, and microbiology, as well as sufficient motivation for the degree program are required. Furthermore, this degree program also requires English language proficiency at the advanced level of B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Proof of this particular suitability is provided by an aptitude assessment in accordance with the aptitude assessment regulations.
Step 1: Online application for the degree course
- Please visit the online application page once the application period has started.
- After answering the questions in the application section, you will be guided to the corresponding application portal.
- After you have entered your data, you need to submit your online application.
- You will then be asked to print out your cover letter with your application number.
Step 2: Application for the Aptitude test or NC selection
For your application for the aptitude test or selection procedure required for your degree programme, you must send the following documents to the address below within the specified period. Once you have submitted the online application, we will let you know how (by post or email) and by what date the documents need be submitted to us. Please be advised that your application number from the online application is included in your application documents.
Required documents
a) General documents
• your online application - filled in and signed
• Copy of the higher education entrance qualification (usually Abitur certificate); if available, certificate of the higher education entrance examination (copy of the original and the translation in either German or English)
• Officially certified copy of the original and officially certified translation (German or English) of the degree certificate of the required first university degree. If the first university degree is not yet available: Confirmation from the first university that at least 80% of the work required for the current university degree programme has been completed, as well as information on the current average grade for degree programmes with entry restrictions (form on the Admissions Office website)
• Certificate of enrolment of the last semester studied, stating the semester of study
• If you are not yet enrolled at TU Dresden, a certificate of your academic achievements from your previous university stating all courses of study including semesters
• Copy of passport (for international applicants)
• Original certificate of the Academic Evaluation Centre of the German Embassy (APS) for Chinese and Vietnamese applicants
b) Special degree-specific documents
• A formal application to determine suitability for the consecutive Master’s program in Molecular Biosciences and Productive Biosystems in English
• Module descriptions of relevant modules as well as copies of additional certificates and proof documenting any special suitability, such as proof of degree program-specific vocational training, voluntary internships, or similar activities related to the planned degree program
• Proof of English language skills at the advanced level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Proof should be provided using a relevant certificate or language certificate. This can take the form of:
a) A certificate of a general or subject-specific university entrance qualification with an advanced course completed in English
b) A certificate for a university entrance qualification completed entirely in English or a diploma for a university degree completed entirely in English, as well as the
c) Following examples of English certificates: TOEFL (79 internet-based), IELTS (6.5), UNIcert II
• Descriptions (or comparable content summaries) of completed coursework that may constitute the prerequisites for participation in the modules ‘Physiological Concepts of Microbe Cultivation,’ ‘Microbial Expression Hosts and Protein Production,’ and ‘Microbial Ecology of Fungi and Protists’
• A tabular resumé in English with an educational and a career history
• An informal cover letter in English that convincingly explains the desire to study and the individual’s particular aptitude
• At least one personalized signed letter of recommendation that justifies the special aptitude of the applicant for the master’s degree in Molecular Biosciences and Productive Biosystems
Deadlines and address for submitting your documents
- Registration for aptitude test
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1st December - 15th January
- Application address
- The address for submitting the required documents will be issued after the completion of the online application.
- Application deadline
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EU applicants:
1st October - 15th January
Non-EU applicants:
1st October - 30th November
- Application address
- The application takes place online via uni assist e.V.
Further links and information
- Additional information
- Link to the degree program
- Molecular Biosciences and Productive Biosystems