Intellectual Property

The Law / Intellectual Property / Medical Law degree programme is only suitable for applicants who understand complex German texts. Irrespective of this fact you will find the description of the programme below.

The optional advanced Masters in Intellectual Property Law at the Faculty of Law at Heinrich Heine University is geared to qualified graduates from the legal sciences, both those at the start of their career and those already working as legal practitioners. The programme can be completed in 2 or 4 semesters and combined with work commitments.

The programme is internationally accredited and is completed with the title “Master of Laws”.

The programme gives graduates new professional prospects in the promising professional field of intellectual property law.

Online Registration In order to check whether you fulfil the entry and admission conditions you have to register online During the registration you will be requested to enter your contact details and to upload documents proving your aptitude:

• Application form (to download the application form click here)
• Certificate of Bachelor study programme,
• Transcript of records,
• Proof of English proficiency (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, German “Abitur”, etc.),
• Content of modules (courses) taken in Cell and Molecular Biology (4 CP) or in Biochemistry (4 CP) or in Biopsychology (4 CP) or in Physiology (4 CP) and/or anatomy/neuroanatomy, at least 2 credit points from practical experience should be available.

Documents in languages other than English or German have to be certified translated by a sworn translator. Documents in languages other than German or English willnot be accepted. In case you have not completed your Bachelor programme yet, an interim certificate with at least 80% of examination and study achievements has be submitted instead. After saving, entered and uploaded information can be changed later on.