Biology Mainz University
- Degree
- Master of Science
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 4 semesters
- Location
- Mainz
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Summer and Winter Semester
Area of study
Biology
Focus
Evolution Biology, Biodiversity Research and Anthropology, Developmental Biology and Neurobiology, Molecular Structural Biology, Cell Biology and Biotechnology
Target group
The Master’s course in Biology builds on the Bachelor’s courses in Biology and Molecular Biology at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) or equivalent courses at other universities.
The aim of the Master's degree is to qualify students for research-active work in key topics chosen by the students themselves.
The main topics offered in the Department of Biology are:
1. Evolutionary Biology, Biodiversity Research and Anthropology
2. Developmental Biology and Neurobiology
3. Molecular Structural Biology, Cell Biology and Biotechnology
Annotation
If the Bachelor degree certificate is not available by the application deadline, but at least 135 credit points can be demonstrated: Submit a certificate of study and examinations and the average grade achieved so far. (This certificate must be issued by the relevant higher education institution, original or officially authenticated copy). After enrolment, the diploma must be submitted.
If the degree was obtained abroad: officially authenticated copy of a certificate of recognition (responsible: Student Service - Admission International).
Admission requirements
Proof of a Bachelor’s degree in the subject of Biology or an equivalent degree at a German or international university.
Sufficient proficiency in English
The requirement is that the applicant still has the examination entitlement for this course.
Applicants who obtained neither their higher education entrance qualification at a German-speaking institution nor a degree in a course conducted in German are required to provide evidence of German proficiency at the level of the "German Language Test for Admission to Higher Education for Foreign Students" (DSH).
Even when all of the admission criteria have been met, admission to the Master's course in Biology depends upon the successful completion of the admission procedure. If the Master's course is subject to admission restrictions, admission shall be in accordance with the university selection rules.
Lecture period
- Summer semester 2027: 12.04.2027 - 10.07.2027End of lectures in Medicine and Dentistry at 17.07.2027
- Winter semester 2027/2028: 18.10.2027 - 12.02.2028End of lectures in Medicine and Dentistry: 06.02.2027
Application deadlines
Summer semester (2027)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
09.11.2026 - 04.12.2026
IMPORTANT: Due to a change in the applicant and student administration system, the application periods for Master’s degree programmes for the 2027 summer semester will be postponed on a one-off basis. Participation in the lottery procedure for Master's degree programs (winter semester 01.08.-31.08.; summer semester 01.02.-28.02.): https://www.studium.uni-mainz.de/losverfahren Please also note the earlier registration deadlines for the aptitude test in the respective subjects.Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
09.11.2026 - 04.12.2026
IMPORTANT: Due to a change in the applicant and student administration system, the application periods for Master’s degree programmes for the 2027 summer semester will be postponed on a one-off basis. Those who have obtained their higher education entrance qualification abroad should have their certificates recognised early on via the Student Services (www.studium.uni-mainz.de/anerkennung). The request for recognition should be submitted six to eight weeks before the respective application deadline, as the certificate of recognition must be enclosed with the application.Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
09.11.2026 - 04.12.2026
IMPORTANT: Due to a change in the applicant and student administration system, the application periods for Master’s degree programmes for the 2027 summer semester will be postponed on a one-off basis. Those who have obtained their higher education entrance qualification abroad should have their certificates recognised early on via the Student Services (www.uni-mainz.de/incoming). The request for recognition should be submitted six to eight weeks before the respective application deadline, as the certificate of recognition must be enclosed with the application.Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Until 04.12.2026 (Universitywide deadline)
IMPORTANT: Due to a change in the applicant and student administration system, the application periods for Master’s degree programmes for the 2027 summer semester will be postponed on a one-off basis.
Winter semester (2027/2028)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
01.04.2027 - 15.05.2027
Participation in the lottery procedure for Master's degree programmes (winter semester 01.08.-31.08; summer semester 01.08.-31.08): https://www.studium.uni-mainz.de/losverfahren Please also note the earlier registration deadlines for the aptitude test in the respective subjects.Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Until 15.05.2027 (Universitywide deadline)Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
01.04.2027 - 15.05.2027
Those who have obtained their higher education entrance qualification abroad should have their certificates recognised early on via the Student Services (https://www.studium.uni-mainz.de/anerkennung). The request for recognition should be submitted six to eight weeks before the respective application deadline, as the certificate of recognition must be enclosed with the application.Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
01.04.2027 - 15.05.2027
Those who have obtained their higher education entrance qualification abroad should have their certificates recognised early on via the Student Services (https://www.studium.uni-mainz.de/anerkennung). The request for recognition should be submitted six to eight weeks before the respective application deadline, as the certificate of recognition must be enclosed with the application.
Languages of instruction
Main language
German