Microbiology

Quick Overview

University Mainz University
Degree Master of Science

Degree Master of Science, M.Sc.
Study Type Second cycle
Mode of admission local admisssion restriction
Beginning Students First-year students can only apply or register for the winter semester.
Standard period of study (amount) 4 semesters
Study Mode (elucidation) full time; international course
Location (main / branches campus) Mainz
Admission semester winter semester
Subject

Das Microbiology gehört zum Studienbereiche Biology der Fächergruppe Mathematics, Natural Sciences.
Weitere Informationen zum Studienbereich Biology.
Weitere Informationen zur Fächergruppe Mathematics, Natural Sciences.
Microbiology
Areas of Concentration Biotechnology, Microbial Ecology, Microbial Physiology, Molecular Microbiology

Field of study
- Target group The aim of the consecutive M. Sc. Degree course is to train researching microbiologists who have solid expertise and competences in the areas of molecular microbiology, microbial physiology and biotechnology as well as microbial ecology. This is an international degree course in which, in addition to professional qualifications, one of the training objectives is the acquisition of a high level of intercultural competence. The field of Microbiology is interdisciplinary in nature and the degree course is set up accordingly. This enables students to actively engage in a wide range of microbiological fields of work. The international degree course in Microbiology is designed in such a way that graduates meet the requirements of the international labour market in basic research and in all areas of applied microbiology.
- kind of Master course according to the KMK consecutive
- Main instruction language English
- Annotation of the Higher Education Institution The international Master's degree programme "Microbiology" will be offered for the first time in the winter semester 2022/23. Applications are made via the partner university Université de Bourgogne in Dijon (France). Please note the applicable (possibly earlier) application deadlines.
- Course Website
- Link to the programme in the Accreditation Council database
- Link to the Higher Education Institution ranking at CHE
Access and Admission Requirements
- Mode of admission local admisssion restriction
- Admission semester winter semester
- Proof of a Bachelor's degree in the field of biology or of a degree from a German or international university that does not differ significantly from this.
  If proof of having obtained a Bachelor's degree has not been provided by the application deadline, an application must be submitted on the basis of a certificate of completed exams and academic achievements amounting to at least 120
  credit points, which must be issued by the relevant department of the previous university, must be possible. A total sum of credit points must be shown.
  Proof of required language skills in English at least at level B2.
  No knowledge of German or French is required for the international Master's degree programme "Microbiology".
  Further information can be found on the admission website.
  Applications are made via the Université de Bourgogne, Dijon, France.
  more information regarding admission requirements
- Completion of first university degree
  Bachelor/Bakkalaureus
  (and other qualifications, provided that they are recognised as being equivalent)
  
  For this degree programme, you should have gained your first university qualification in one of the following subjects groups or areas of study:
  - Subject group: Mathematics, Natural Sciences
  - Area of study: Biology
- Required language skills
- Required minimum language skills that must be proven by passing one or more of the following language tests:
  - Other English language certificates: Niveau B2
University-wide Dates and Deadlines
- Wintersemester 2025/2026
- - Lecture period
  - 27.10.2025 — 14.02.2026
  - Application Deadlines for Germans and Inhabitants
    Beginning Students
    
    01.02.2025 — 31.05.2025
    Die Bewerbung erfolgt über die Université de Bourgogne in Dijon, Frankreich (https://en.u-bourgogne.fr/).
Internationality
- International double diploma possible Ja
- Institution, country, degree Université de Bourgogne, Dijon
  France
  Master of Science (M.Sc.) Microbiology
Contact / contact person
- International Students and applicants are kindly requested to contact the International Office:
- Studierendenservice - Zulassung International
- Street address Studierenden Service Center, Forum universitatis 1, 1. OG, 55128 Mainz
- Phone 06131 39-22525
- Fax 06131 39-25548
- incomings(at)international.uni-mainz.de
- Internetpage of the institution
- Contact / contact person for this program
- Bezeichnung Kontaktstelle Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Fachbereich 10 - Biologie Institut für Molekulare Physiologie
- Contact person Univ.-Prof. Dr. Ralf Heermann
- Phone +49 6131 / 39 28470
- heermann(at)uni-mainz.de
- Zentrale Studienberatung, Studierenden Service Center, Forum universitatis, Eingang 1, 1. OG
- Street address Forum universitatis 1, 55128 Mainz
- Postal/mail adress 55099 Mainz
- Phone 06131 39-22122
- Fax 06131 39-25004
- zsb(at)uni-mainz.de
- Internetpage of the institution
- Contact Frau Beate Lipps
- Function Leiterin
- Phone 06131 39-22122
- Fax 06131 39-25004
- zsb(at)uni-mainz.de
- Internet page