Biology Technical University of Munich

The work of biologists overlaps with that of pharmaceutical chemists, biochemists, veterinarians, agronomists and other graduates in subjects closely related to biology, and biological research is conducted in a wide range of fields, such as molecular biology, biochemistry, immunobiology, microbiology, genetics, cell biology, morphology, taxonomy, animal and plant physiology, behavioural biology, ecology, neurobiology or neuronal foundations of behaviour.

Around 200 modules in the life sciences and 65 professors enable students to tailor their studies to their own interests. As regards content, the modules offered correlate to one of seven focus areas: biochemistry and cell biology, genetics, medical biology, microbiology, ecology, plant sciences, and zoology/animal sciences. Lectures, seminars, exercise modules, internships and excursions for students in advanced semesters build upon the qualifications obtained in previous studies (in a primarily life sciences-oriented degree programme). These courses are largely research-oriented. Emphasis is placed on hands-on experience in small and very small groups, particularly as regards research internships within groups of scientists, where there is 1:1 supervision and the opportunity to make use of tools currently utilised in research.

The prerequisite for admission to a Master's programme is a qualified Bachelor's degree from a programme with a duration of at least six semesters, or an equivalent degree in the fields of life sciences biology, biology, molecular biotechnology, biochemistry, or a comparable course of study at a German or foreign university.

Please refer to this page for more details: https://www.tum.de/en/studies/fees.

In order to cover personal expenses while studying in Munich, we recommend a budget of at least 1,200 EUR per month.

Student jobs are offered regularly within the departments and institutes of the university. Some students work at the nearby airport.

Please refer to the following page for more details: https://www.tum.de/en/studies/during-your-studies/living-and-working/jobs-and-internships.

Germany Scholarship at TUM:

• Who can qualify: currently enrolled undergraduates and graduates with university entrance certificates from Germany or abroad
• Scholarship amount: 300 EUR per month
• Qualification requirements: academic achievement and aptitude, social engagement, a sense of responsibility and special circumstances such as physical handicaps or a minority status

Scholarships for international students:

• Who can qualify: currently enrolled undergraduates and graduates with non-German university entrance certificates
• Scholarship amount: one-time financial aid of 500 to 1,500 EUR per semester
• Qualification requirements: good academic record (merit), proven need (low income)

Find more information on scholarships here.

The TUM Career Service offers students, graduates, doctoral candidates and alumni individual counselling appointments. The consultations range from application portfolio checks and decision-making assistance to career orientation and classic career counselling/planning.

It’s not easy to find a place to live in Munich – but it’s not impossible either! The Technical University of Munich (TUM) supports students and staff in their search for accommodation, providing personal advice, in-house listings and useful information to ensure that you can quickly find a place to call your own.

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