Molecular and Cellular Biosciences (Master of Science (M.Sc.) – 120 LP)

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Charakteristik und Ziele

The international master’s programme MSc Molecular and Cellular Biosciences aims at providing a broad theoretical and methodological understanding of cellular functions at the molecular level, enabling students to acquire a comprehensive knowledge in one or more areas of molecular and cellular biology.

The programme aims to deepen the ability to work systematically and scientifically and to train logical-analytical thinking. Students acquire the skills to carry out scientific research work in the molecular biosciences largely independently. This enables them to recognise and structure tasks independently, to work on this basis and to gain knowledge, to work together with representatives of different disciplines in a collaborative and problem-oriented manner and to apply basic knowledge in a practical way.

In addition, the specialised skills acquired enable students not only to present the research results of molecular biosciences scientifically, but also to communicate them to political decision-makers, interest groups and the general public and to implement them in practice. The international character of scientific research, which is dominated by the English language, is taken into account by conducting the degree programme in English.

Darum Halle!

The master's programme promotes permeability between different national and international university education systems and thus further increases the attractiveness of studying biosciences at Halle University.

Berufsperspektiven

In this master's degree programme, graduates acquire the
ability to fulfil future tasks in universities, research institutes, industry or administration through a scientific approach.

The MSc Molecular and Cellular Biosciences qualifies students for the following professional fields, among others:

• Basic research on all aspects of molecular biosciences
• subject-specific teaching tasks
• application-related planning and management tasks in biotechnological-pharmaceutical companies and public administration
• subject-specific advice to politicians, political parties and NGOs, e.g. on the risk assessment of genetically modified organisms (GMOs)

Akkreditierung

This study programme is accredited (details).

Studieninhalt

The programme covers all aspects relevant for the research and the solution of bioscience-related issues. The curriculum is organised in a way that students are able to graduate from the programme within the regular period of study of 4 semesters.

A: Compulsory modules (75 CP)

B: Project modules (Elective modules) (45 CP)

Three project modules (15 CP each) have to be successfully completed, at least two of them from the Institute of Biology's offer (B1).

The content, learning objectives, workload, requirements and prerequisites of specific modules are published in the module catalogue and in the study and examination regulations, respectively. 

Zulassungsvoraussetzungen

Applicants for the MSc Molecular and Cellular Biosciences must

• hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree in a bioscience-oriented study programme,

• pass the programme-specific test and

• prove good knowledge of written and spoken English.

The bachelor's degree or equivalent degree must have been obtained in a bioscience-oriented or comparable degree programme in which knowledge totalling 55 credit points (CP) was acquired in at least four areas belonging to biochemistry, molecular biology, physiology, cell biology, genetics or microbiology.

In addition, applicants must pass an online test on the basic knowledge and skills that will be considered for admission to the international master's programme. Participation in the test is automatically registered and the test result is sent to the selection committee. The test contains questions covering the fields of biochemistry, molecular biology, physiology, cell biology, genetics and microbiology, each with equal weighting. The computer-based (online) test is conducted in English by two examiners using the answer-choice method and takes 30 minutes. To pass the exam, 35 per cent of the maximum score must be achieved. The test can be taken at any time during the application period. A passed test is valid for one year and cannot be repeated within this period. A failed test can be repeated at the earliest on the next test date.

The online test will be accessible from 15 May for the winter semester, and from 15 November for the summer semester. The test must be completed by the application deadline (see dates under “Application”).

You can access the online test here.

Further information on registration, dates and procedures is published on the website of the Institute of Biology.

Applicants must also prove their English language proficiency by submitting either TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge Certificate, Unicert II, or an equivalent (inter)nationally recognised language certificate attesting upper B2level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) with the following results:

• TOEFL iBT (min. 90/120),TOEFL CBT (min. 235/300), or TOEFL PBT (min. 580/677),
• IELTS (min. band 6.5),
• Cambridge Certificate (min. 173/230),
• UNIcert II,

• equivalent (inter)nationally recognised language certificate with at least 75% of the maximum score achievable in the respective certificate.

However, proof of language proficiency is not required if the first degree was obtained in a study programme taught in English.

Basic knowledge of the fundamental scientific subjects of physics and maths are strongly recommended.

Decisions on compliance with the admission requirements are taken by a committee appointed by the Faculty Council.

If the study programme is subject to admission restrictions and the number of applications exceeds the number of available study places, the available study places are allocated according to the Study Place Allocation Regulations of the Federal State of Saxony-Anhalt (Studienplatzvergabeverordnung Sachsen-Anhalt) and the regulations governing the selection procedure for the master's degree programme Molecular and Cellular Biosciences (selection regulations, i.e. Auswahlordnung) in the currently valid version. In this process, 50% of all study places are awarded to international applicants who do not have the same status as German applicants.

This chapter consists of excerpts roughly translated into English. Only the study and examination regulations are legally binding.

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