Admission requirements

Necessary documentation:
• A degree in Biology or Medicine, or a comparable qualification
• Proficiency in English at B2+ level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Language
• Sound knowledge of key biological principles and fundamental knowledge in molecular and cell biology. Aptitude is evaluated in an assessment interview.

Information is available on the degree program’s website.

Aptitude assessment procedure

The participation in an aptitude assessment or selection procedure is a prerequisite for enrollment in this degree program. Please note that the deadline for submitting an application may be earlier than the application deadlines for the degree program (see above under application deadlines). The following links will provide you with information on all documents to be submitted within the specified deadline and on the relevant regulations.

• Information and documents to be submitted
• The application for the aptitude assessment procedure must be submitted directly to the Center for Molecular and Cellular Bioengineering (CMCB). Please note the instructions on the degree program’s website.

Notes on the application process

If, at the time of application, proof of the first degree qualifying the applicant for a profession is not yet available, the application will be considered under the precondition that 80% of the credit points attainable for the degree have already been achieved based on completed module examinations or the final thesis and the colloquium (if applicable). A certification from the awarding institute of higher education (examination office) serves as proof of the above-mentioned academic achievements. You can find the appropriate form on the Admissions Office website.

General information about the degree program

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Regenerative Biology and Medicine is an international Master's program which has produced graduates ready to start their careers in academia and industry for over a decade.

Join us to discover how stem cells, molecular biology and tissue engineering are merging to shape the regenerative medicine of the future. Immerse yourself in one of the fastest growing fields at the interface of science and clinical practice.

Study contents

Experience a unique journey with the Regenerative Biology and Medicine program. Over the course of four semesters, you will combine theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on experience in the lab.

Read a detailed description of the curriculum:
After learning the fundamentals of regenerative biology in the first semester, you will switch to one of three concentrations in the second semester:
— Regenerative Cell Biology provides in-depth knowledge of central molecular and cellular mechanisms regulating the development and regeneration of the tissues and organs of the most important model organisms as well as the current associated experimental methods of analysis.
— Regenerative Neurosciences comprises in-depth knowledge of the cellular, molecular, systemic and regenerative neurosciences and the current associated experimental methods of analysis, as well as the clinical concepts of diseases for which neurogenerative treatments exist or are being developed.
— Regenerative Medicine provides in-depth knowledge of the pathology of diseases and the organ systems involved and the associated clinical concepts of regenerative medicine, including the translation process from fundamental research to application.

In addition to numerous hands-on labs throughout the program, the second and third semesters include two extensive lab rotations. You will work side by side with leading experts at the Center for Regenerative Therapies Dresden (CRTD) and its cooperating institutes and clinics to focus on your individual lab projects.

The entire fourth semester is dedicated to your Master's thesis. You can choose from a variety of research topics and work in the excellent research environment of the Center for Regenerative Therapies Dresden (CRTD) or join research groups in other departments of TU Dresden, the hospital, or partner institutes.

View the module descriptions

Stay abroad

Would you like to spend a semester abroad? Whether it is a semester, an internship or a language course abroad, you will definitely benefit from the international experience. You can improve your subject and language skills, establish new contacts, make friends, get to know other cultures, and much more. You can find more information on the International Office’s website.

Occupational fields

Our graduates excel in both academia and industry, from local start-ups to global pharmaceutical companies.

The program's strong emphasis on practical and research-oriented projects ensures that our graduates are able to tackle multifaceted and complex tasks in research and development spanning various fields such as cell biology, developmental biology, stem cell biology.

The Master's program in Regenerative Biology and Medicine paves the way for an academic career. Should you decide to stay in Dresden, the PhD Early Admission offers the possibility of an earlier entry within the Dresden International PhD Program (DIPP).

Study documents

The official announcements of TU Dresden include all published regulations . Please use the search bar to find the document you need: Official proclamation

The regulations are also available on each institution’s website.

Contacts

Admissions Office

Center for Molecular and Cellular Bioengineering (CMCB)

International Office

Additional information