Microbiology, M.Sc.
Microbiology is the science and study of microorganisms, i.e. organisms that cannot be examined as individuals with the naked eye. The students of the international Master's program Microbiology acquire in-depth knowledge in the field of microbiology, especially in the areas of molecular microbiology, microbial physiology and biotechnology as well as microbial ecology.
Programme facts
| Degree | Master of Science (M.Sc.) |
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| Duration | 4 semesters, 120 ECTS |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Required English | B2 |
| Study mode | Full-Time, Double Degree |
| Start | Winter semester |
| Application | After recognition of the certificate, winter semester until 31.03 |
| Admission | Admission restriction (NC): a competition of school grades |
| Tuition fee | €0 per semester for international students |
| Semester contribution | €322.18 per semester |
What the tuition fee consists of
Will I get in
The programme has an admission restriction: the average grade of your certificate, converted to the German scale, decides. The cut-off changes every year — last year's value shows the order of magnitude, not a promise.
How the selection works and how strong the competition is — we go through it against your certificate when we select programmes for you.
Programme selection →About the programme
Microbiology is the science and study of microorganisms, i.e. organisms that cannot be examined as individuals with the naked eye. These include bacteria, archaea, viruses, fungi, prions, protozoa and algae, collectively referred to as "microbes". These microbes play key roles in the areas of nutrient cycling, biodegradation/biodegradation, climate change, food spoilage, disease cause and control, and biotechnology. Thanks to their versatility, microorganisms can be used in a wide range of applications: to produce life-saving medicines, to produce biofuels, to clean up environmental pollution, and to manufacture and process food and beverages.
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Microbiologists study microbes and research physiology, ecology and the interaction of microorganisms. Their findings rank among some of the most important discoveries in modern human cultural history—Jenner and his smallpox vaccine, Fleming and the discovery of penicillin, Marshall and the identification of the link between Helicobacter pylori infection and peptic ulcer disease.
The students of the international Master's program Microbiology acquire in-depth knowledge in the field of microbiology, especially in the areas of molecular microbiology, microbial physiology and biotechnology as well as microbial ecology. There is a clear research-oriented focus with regard to the diverse areas of application in industry, biotechnology, medicine, pharmacy, food technology, waste management, soil remediation or materials research.
What you study
The course is highly practice-oriented and is mainly based on laboratory and research internships, which are accompanied by lectures and seminars. The students therefore not only acquire in-depth theoretical knowledge in the various sub-areas of microbiology, but above all practical knowledge. The clear learning objective of the course is to guide the students to independent scientific work in practice and theory, which qualifies them optimally for various professional fields in science and industry on the international job market.
The full curriculum and the programme's parameters are part of programme selection: we compare them with your profile.
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Basic microbiological research as well as in the various areas of applied microbiology is an increasingly important field of current research topics in life science Area. This is accompanied by a large job market for graduates, which is constantly growing, e.g. in the following areas:
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- Science and University
- Chemical, pharmaceutical and biotechnological production
- Biological and pharmaceutical research and development
- Biological and pharmaceutical quality assurance
- Agriculture
- Enzyme producers
- Food producers
- Service Analytics
- Medical microbiology and diagnostic laboratories
- Industrial and government environmental protection
- Political and economic advice
- Activities in associations
- Software development
- Scientific Journalism
- Scientific documentation
- Chemical/biological online research
- Patent Attorney
- Banks
- Insurance
- Management Consultancies
- Accident insurers
- Water management offices
- Industrial Inspectorate
The international M. Sc. degree in Microbiology qualifies you in a special way for a subsequent doctorate in all sub-areas of microbiology in Germany and abroad.
Cost of study
| Tuition fee of the federal state (Rhineland-Palatinate), international students | €0 |
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| Semester contribution | €322.18 |
Requirements and application
| Previous education | Proof of a bachelor's degree in the field of biology or a degree from a university in Germany or abroad that does not differ significantly. |
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| Language | English B2 — confirmed by a certificate when you apply |
| Application | After recognition of the certificate, winter semester until 31.03 |
The procedure and the set of documents depend on your certificate. We check the university's requirements against your documents and give you a list: what to submit, how to certify and translate it, where and when to apply.
Check the requirementsHow to get into this programme
- 1Check your certificate and its recognitionDirect admission, a year at a university at home, or Studienkolleg first — this decides the whole plan.
- 2Documents and translationsCertified translations of the certificate and transcript, an APS if required. 3–4 weeks.
- 3Application after recognition of the certificate until 31.03Send the documents well before the deadline — an incomplete application cannot be completed after it.
- 4Admission, visa, movingPlan 2–3 months for the visa and the blocked account in parallel.
How to apply
You can submit the application yourself or with our help — the university decides on admission in both cases.
Applications go through the university's portal or uni-assist. Typical mistakes:
- ×incorrectly made certified copies and translations
- ×a wrong set of documents
- ×the application submitted the wrong way
- ×errors or gaps in the application form
- ×the application submitted at the wrong time — too early or too late
An incomplete or incorrectly prepared application is excluded from the selection — it can no longer be corrected after the deadline.
StudyInFocus does not represent the university and does not influence the admission decision. We do not sell study places and do not guarantee admission — this is a service for preparing and submitting documents on the applicant's side.
If your level is not enough yet
The two most common stoppers are a language level below the requirement and a certificate without direct admission. Both can be solved, but they take months — plan them now, not after a rejection.
Questions about this programme
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Don't postpone the application
The deadline is 31.03.2027 (168 days left). Language, translations and the document check take months, not weeks. In 30 minutes we will build a plan backwards from the deadline and tell you honestly whether you can make it.