Course: Biology M.Sc.
The Master's degree programme in Biology is taught in English and serves to deepen scientific knowledge. It is more research-oriented than the Bachelor's programme and has a high proportion of laboratory internships.
The most important facts at a glance
Program Profile
The Master's programme serves to deepen scientific knowledge and is more research-oriented than the Bachelor's programme. It comprises four semesters and is divided into three specialisations (one theoretical and one practical module) and skills modules. The Master's thesis takes nine months to complete.
Is this the right program for me?
The degree programme will suit you if you are interested in scientific research and have the ability to plan your studies independently and take responsibility for your own learning.
What can I do with this degree?
Biology is a rapidly developing science and the demand for biology graduates has risen steadily in recent years. Although there is no single profession for biologists, the intensive university education offers ideal requirements for a wide range of professional fields and institutions.
This includes universities, non-university institutions, medical institutions and industry, particularly in areas such as chemistry, pharmacy, food, cosmetics, plant protection and genetic engineering. There are also opportunities in Administration, e.g. in environmental protection agencies, as well as in other fields such as environmental consulting, science journalism and investment consulting.
Structure of the Program
Program Structure
The degree programme is divided into skills modules and three specialisations, which can be chosen from the various areas of biology (biochemistry, bioinformatics, biophysics, botany / plant sciences, evolutionary biology and molecular ecology, genetics, microbiology, molecular human biology, molecular cell and developmental biology, neurobiology, ecology and nature conservation, zoology).
A major subject can be replaced by a minor subject (bioorganic chemistry, human genetics, immunology, medical microbiology).
The skills modules teach interdisciplinary and career-preparatory key qualifications, in particular presentation and discussion of scientific issues, the social relevance of biological research and subject-specific foreign language skills.
Study Plan
Exemplary study programme
Internationalization
The Language of Instruction is English.
Modules and courses taken as part of a stay abroad at one of the partner universities of the University of Regensburg can be recognised in the Master's in Biology.
Internships
Biology is an experimental science - this fact is also reflected in the high proportion of internships (compulsory courses) in the degree programme.
Student Life & Services
Foto: UR / Julia Dragan Requirements
| Admission Restrictions / Selection Procedure | no |
| Pre-registration procedure | no |
| Eligibility Test / Aptitude Test | yes |
| Placement Test | no |
| Subject-Specific Language Requirements | yes |
| German Language Certificate for Students with Foreign University Entrance Qualification | yes |
| Other Requirements | no |
Binding information and current information can be found in the brief overview (opens in a new window). (This PDF is not accessible) of the Registrar's Office or in the examination regulations applicable to you Examination Regulations.
Details Requirements
Eligibility Test / Aptitude Test
Requirements for admission to the Master's degree programme in Biology are a university degree or equivalent with at least six semesters Standard Period of Study in a Bachelor's degree programme in Biology or a related subject* and with an average grade of at least 2.5 (for foreign degrees, the conversion is based on the modified Bavarian formula).
If the overall grade is not at least 2.5, an oral entrance examination (aptitude test) must be taken.
*A related subject exists in particular if the content and methodological requirements correspond to those of the Bachelor's degree programme in Biology at the University of Regensburg.
Subject-Specific Language Requirements
Requirements for admission to the Master's degree programme in Biology is proof of English language proficiency at level B2 of the common european framework of reference for languages (CEFR).
Application deadlines
15. June (for an application for the winter semester)
15. December (for applications for the summer semester)
Admission, Application and Enrollment
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Course-related information and advice
If you have any questions about the programme content, the subject-specific requirements, the application procedure and the specific structure of the programme, please contact the
General Student Advisory Service
The General Student Advisory Service (ZSB) supports you with all questions relating to your studies - from the decision to study, to the course of studies, right through to successful graduation.
If necessary, the ZSB will refer you to the appropriate contact person.