Microbiology, M.Sc.
The aim of the "Microbiology" degree is the in-depth training of qualified scientists in the fields of knowledge and methods of modern microbiology and its fields of application. The training is research-oriented. In this course, the students should be able to gain scientific knowledge independently and in cooperation with others and to recognize their importance for society and professional practice. The qualification is based on a balanced mixture of theory and practice; the specializations contain important components of the necessary knowledge and skills for successful professional activity in the diverse fields of modern microbiology.
The language of instruction is English.
Programme facts
| Degree | Master of Science (M.Sc.) |
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| Duration | 4 semesters, 120 ECTS |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Required English | C1 |
| Study mode | Full-Time |
| Start | Winter semester |
| Application | Via uni-assist, winter semester until 15.07, summer semester until 15.01 |
| Admission | No admission restriction: every eligible applicant is admitted |
| Tuition fee | €0 per semester for international students |
| Semester contribution | €404.01 per semester |
What the tuition fee consists of
Will I get in
Every applicant who meets the formal requirements is admitted — but places can run out before the deadline, so apply at the start of the window.
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 →What you study
In the first two semesters, modules for in-depth study (24 credit points), more practical modules (24 credit points) and profile-forming specializations (12 credit points) are offered in parallel. In the third semester, two research projects are worked on, which can also be carried out abroad. The specialization continues. The final Master's thesis (30 credit points) documents the ability to independently work on a defined topic scientifically.
The full curriculum and the programme's parameters are part of programme selection: we compare them with your profile.
Pick programmesCareer
Thanks to their qualifications, microbiologists can work in professions in the fields of molecular biology, biotechnology, environmental protection, food microbiology and even criminology. Due to the expanding research activities, doctoral positions are also available at the Institute for Chemistry and Biology of the Sea (ICBM).
Cost of study
| Tuition fee of the federal state (Lower Saxony), international students | €0 |
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| Semester contribution | €404.01 |
Requirements and application
| Previous education | At a German university or at a university belonging to one of the Bologna signatory states, a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent degree in a subject-related prior course in biology or in another subject-related course A previous course of study is suitable if it has in-depth skills, particularly in the fields of botany, zoology, microbiology, genetics, chemistry, biochemistry and mathematics, amounting to at least 90 credit points and independent scientific work amounting to 15 credit points (in the form of a bachelor’s thesis or a comparable scientific project). |
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| Language | English C1 — confirmed by a certificate when you apply |
| Application | Via uni-assist, winter semester until 15.07, summer semester until 15.01 |
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 via uni-assist until 15.01uni-assist checks documents for 4–6 weeks — send them well before the deadline.
- 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.
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The deadline is 15.01.2027 (93 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.