Study requirements
• vocational university degree or degree from a public or state-recognized vocational academy in one of the natural sciences (preferably physics, biophysics or quantitative biology) or in engineering (e.g. applied mechanics, engineering and nanotechnology) or another comparable university degree with comparable prior knowledge (in particular with a sound knowledge of physics)
• proficiency in English at advanced level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
• sound command of the fundamentals of classical physics with mechanics, electrodynamics, optics, thermodynamics and quantum theory as well as sound knowledge of higher mathematics and fundamental knowledge of chemistry and biology - proof will be provided as part of an aptitude assessment procedure
Step 1: Online application for the degree program
• 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 personal information, you need to submit your online application.
• You will then be prompted to print out your cover letter with your application number.
Step 2: Application for the Aptitude assessment or NC selection procedure
To apply for the aptitude assessment or selection process required for your degree program, you must send the following documents to the address below by the specified deadline. Please make sure that your application number, which was assigned to you when applying online, is indicated in your application documents. If you are unable to apply via the selma portal before the deadline, you don’t need to include your application number.
Required documents
a) General documents
Except for the Master's Degree in International Relations, the following general documents must be submitted by everyone:
• 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)
• Copy of the original and officially certified translation (German or English) of the degree certificate of the required first university degree including official transcript of records. 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)
• the last certificate of enrollment stating the degree program and semester wherever enrollment into a more advanced semester is requested
• 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, Indian and Vietnamese applicants
b) Special degree-specific documents
• Registration for the aptitude assessment procedure online via the degree program’s web page
• Copy of the first university degree qualifying the applicant for a specific profession (in German or English) and a certified translation thereof (in German or English), if necessary
• Other study achievements and examined assessments (in German and English) in the following areas, if available: foundations in classical physics with mechanics, electrodynamics, optics and thermodynamics, and in quantum theory, advanced mathematics, as well as foundations in chemistry and biology
• Proof of sufficient proficiency in English via relevant language or academic certificates. This can take the form of:
a) A certificate of general or subject-specific university entrance qualification with an advanced course completed in English,
b) A certificate of university entrance qualification completed exclusively in English,
c) A diploma from a university degree completed exclusively in English, or
d) English certificates such as TOEFL IBT (at least 92), IELTS (at least 6.5) or comparable language certificates.
• Two letters of recommendation, preferably from university lecturers (in German or English)
• Copies of additional qualifications, e.g. extracurricular achievements and activities, professional practice etc., which can provide proof of aptitude
Deadlines and address for submitting your documents
- Registration period for aptitude assessment procedures
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1st April – 31st May
- Application address
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Technische Universität Dresden
Center for Molecular and Cellular Bioengineering (CMCB)
Master Course Physics of Life
Tatzberg 47-49
01307 Dresden
Germany
- Application period
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1st April – 31st May
- Application address
- The application takes place online via uni-assist e.V.
Further links and information
- Additional information
- Link to the degree program
- Physics of Life