Programme structure M.Sc. MLS
This is an overview of the study structure. For details about the modules available for each section and their content, please refer to the List of Modules.
NOTE: Changes in Examination and Study Regulations and List of Modules expected in October 2026. Webpage going to be updated within next months. For students of higher semester, information event planned for beginning of October (tba). First term students receive information in "Introduction to studies" online event.
I. Core Studies (60 C)
- 3 Core modules (each 12 C)
- Advanced module I (12 C, 7 week labrotation)
- Advanced module II (12 C, 7 week labrotation)
Mind: Prerequisite for entering the advanced modules is passing the respective core module (see module description).
II. Professionalisation (30 C)
- Profile module (12 C)
- Can be an additional core module
- a core module from the Master programme Developmental, Neural, and Behavioral Biology
- modules totalling 12 C of the Master programme Chemistry.
- M.Bio.180 (12 C): Students project in synthetic biology
- SK.Bio.331 (12 C): Research internship (application form)
- If authorised by the examination committee modules from other faculties or »assembled modules« (max 3 modules). Requires an application to the examination board.
- On request without grading.
- Advanced module III (6 C, compulsory module): M.Bio.131 Scientific project management
- 12 C in area of key competencies (no grading in final certificate)
- programme specific key competence modules
- key competencies of the faculty (incl. self organized laboratory projects or professional internship)
- soft skills offered by the university
- German language courses (Lektorat Deutsch als Fremdsprache)
III. Master Thesis (30 C)
- 26 weeks
- Prerequisite is successful completion of at least 78 C of modules within the programme including both advanced modules I and II as well as advanced module III M.Bio.131.
- Guidelines and rules for Master thesis