Microbiology University of Jena
- Degree
- Master of Science
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 4 semesters
- Location
- Jena
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Winter Semester only
Area of study
- Biology
- Microbiology
Focus
Applied Microbiology, Genetics, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Bacterial and Fungal Systematics, Interaction of Microorganisms, Chemistry
Target group
The course is aimed at graduates with a first professional degree in
Degree courses in the field of Biology or one that is equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in the amount of 180 credits and subject-related study at a university or equivalent higher education institution in Germany or abroad.
Annotation
Application deadlines: 31.05.
Admission requirements
The academic requirement is a degree in the field of Biology. When applying with another subject (in particular
Biotechnology), basic knowledge of microbiology worth at least 15 ECTS must be demonstrated. Furthermore, practical training in research methods is required. Evidence of work in microbiological disciplines is also desirable. The final grade should be at least 2.3 or better.
Adequate command of English is essential for the course, as it will be taught in English.
Lecture period
- Winter semester 2026/2027: 19.10.2026 - 12.02.2027see also www.uni-jena.de/semestertermine
- Summer semester 2027: 12.04.2027 - 16.07.2027Also see www.uni-jena.de/semestertermine
Application deadlines
Winter semester (2026/2027)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
Expired
Application period winter semester: 01/04 - 31/05Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
Expired
Application period winter semester: 01/04 - 31/05Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Expired
Application period winter semester: 01/04 - 31/05Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Expired
Application period winter semester: 01/04 - 31/05 Application period summer semester: 01/12 - 15/01
Tuition fees
Tuition fees
Languages of instruction
Main language
English