This research-focused Master's programme is taught primarily in English and gives you considerable freedom to shape the direction of your degree. While there are a small number of compulsory lectures, the curriculum is built around a range of modules that you combine to create a study profile that matches your interests.
You can choose to pursue a highly specialised track—for example, concentrating on molecular biosciences—or opt for a broader education by mixing modules from different biological subfields. The flexible module system makes it possible to tailor the balance between depth and breadth according to your academic goals.
For international students, the programme’s English-language delivery and research orientation mean you can design a course of study that aligns with your background and future plans, whether you prefer focused specialization or an interdisciplinary approach.
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Admission requirements
You must hold a bachelor's degree (or an equivalent qualification) of at least three years’ duration from a recognised higher education institution in biology, biochemistry, or a closely related subject. Applicants are expected to have both the general academic background and subject-specific skills needed for advanced study in biological sciences.
Academic performance is assessed either by the final bachelor’s grade or by current examination results if the degree has not yet been completed. In addition, you must be able to demonstrate basic competences across core biology areas, including practical laboratory skills. If you lack some of these subject-specific modules, completion of a designated pre-Master’s course (for English-taught Master’s programmes at Ulm University) or evidence of equivalent competences may be accepted.
For legally binding details and the exact procedural rules, please consult the MSc Biology admissions statutes.
Key requirements (bullet points)
Winter Semester (International)
15 March 2026
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
15 March 2026
Graduates are prepared for research-oriented careers and further academic training (PhD/doctoral studies) thanks to the programme's research focus and practical laboratory training. The specialised or interdisciplinary module choices enable graduates to target careers in molecular biosciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical R&D, environmental and ecological organisations, or lab-based roles in industry and public institutions.
In addition to academic pathways, the programme's strong practical competencies and subject breadth support employability in quality control, technical laboratory positions, applied research, and specialised sector roles. The tailored curriculum also facilitates transition to professional positions that require specific expertise in molecular biology, microbiology, genetics or ecology depending on students' chosen modules.