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New Master of Science programmes as of winter term 2023/2024

Biological Master of Science Degree Programmes of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences of the University of Cologne

The previous Master of Science in Biological Sciences programme will be replaced by five specialised Master programmes as of winter term 2023/2024.

All programmes are research-oriented and taught as two-years full-time study programmes in English. Here, students acquire an excellent understanding of modern biological research practice both in the broad biological science context and in particular in the specialised field.

Master of Science in Biological Sciences programme

(last admission in winter term 22/23)

The Master of Science in Biological Sciences is taught as two-years full-time study programme in English. In this research-oriented programme students acquire an excellent understanding of modern biological research practice both in the broad biological science context and in particular in the specialised field.

Specialisations and scientific topics as of winter term 2020/2021

Structure of the M.Sc. Biological Sciences programme

As of winter term 2021/22

For students who intend to study abroad the Elective and Project Modules are the most suitable, but details need to be arranged with a student adviser.

Please Note

For students who intend to study abroad the Elective and Project Modules are the most suitable, but details need to be arranged with a student adviser.


Scientific topics and specialisations until summer term 2020

  • Modules will be offered in seven research areas:
  • (B) Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Biophysics
  • (C) Computational Biology
  • (D) Developmental Biology
  • (E) Ecology and Evolution
  • (G) Genetics and Cell Biology
  • (N) Neurobiology
  • (P) Molecular Plant Sciences

A research area may be indicated as specialisation in the Masters of Science in Biological Sciences certificate, for students who have conducted at least 4 of 7 modules (including subject, elective, and project modules) as well as the Master’s Thesis in one research area.