Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

University of Potsdam

Germany, Potsdam

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University of Potsdam

Germany , Potsdam

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Potsdam

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines10-Jan-2021

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Duration 2 year(s)

Next Intake 10-Jan-2021

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

About

Course content The Master's degree programme "Biochemistry and Molecular Biology" focuses on the current status of research in the fields of biochemistry, molecular biology, genome research, systems biology, and biotechnology. It does this with the assistance of state-of-the-art technologies embedded in collaborative interdisciplinary research networks, including Max Planck and Fraunhofer Institutes. Students have the opportunity to specialise in the following subjects: structural and chemical biology, enzymology, immunology, microbiology, synthetic biology, genetics, animal and plant physiology, cellular as well as developmental biology, nanobiotechnology, biophysics, and bioinformatics. Course objective and future career options The programme allows students to expand and deepen specialised knowledge and practical skills that they attained during their undergraduate studies. They will gain an overview of advanced theoretical and experimental approaches in molecular life sciences and a comprehensive understanding of essential concepts in this field. Students will be able to formulate scientific problems on their own and select appropriate methods and techniques; thus, they will be able to successfully work on complex projects and publish results. The skills graduates acquire in the Masterâ€™s programme qualify them not only for work in research and development at universities and other scientific institutions but also for work in biotech or biomedical companies as well as for administration and management positions. For pursuing a career in academia, there is the option of doctoral studies.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applicants are required to hold an undergraduate academic degree in a discipline/programme related to the Masterâ€™s programme, such as biology, biochemistry, biosciences, biotechnology, biomedicine, or bioinformatics, with a total of 180 ECTS credit points. Each applicant needs to document knowledge of molecular biology and biochemistry totalling at least 60 ECTS credit points that were obtained during his or her Bachelor's degree.