Program Overview
The Biochemistry at University of Tübingen is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Biochemistry programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Tübingen, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biochemistry programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Cell biochemistry of organelles (Rapaport & Dodt)
- Cell signaling (Feil)
- Chemical biology (Schwarzer)
- Disease mechanisms (Suckale)
- In vivo crystallography (Duszenko)
- Genetic engineering (Gust, FuÃ)
- Membrane organization & dynamics (Garcia-Saez)
- Molecular oncology (Schulze-Osthoff)
- Plant pathogen methods (Nürnberger & Felix)
- Innate immunity animals/plants (Nürnberger & Felix)
- Post-transcriptional control / RNA (Jansen)
- Structural biology methods (Stehle)
- Cell biochemistry with fluorescent fusion proteins (Rothbauer)
- Drug discovery technologies (Böckler, Exner)
- Immunology (Weber & colleagues)
- Microbial pathogens (Wagner, Peschel, Götz & Wolz)
- Microscopy techniques (Liebig)
- Osteogenesis and wound closure in vitro (Ehnert, Nussler)
- Pathobiochemistry (Weigert)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Requirements
- excellent bachelor in biochemistry or closely related
- extensive practical biochemical lab skills
- very good spoken & written English
Selection criteria
- 40 points (~60% of total) bachelor grade
- 20 points (~30%) written entrance examination
- 5 points (<10%) based on your CV
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Jan, 2027
About University of Tübingen
University of Tübingen
Tübingen, Germany
public research university in Tübingen, Germany
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Apr, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
