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    University of Konstanz

    Biological Sciences | Master of Science

    Konstanz, Germany2 yearsTaught in EnglishOpen to international students

    Why students choose this program

    • Taught in English
    • No application fee

    About Biological Sciences | Master of Science

    Applications close 15 Jun · 15 Jan.

    The Master of Science in Biological Sciences at the University of Konstanz is built around a wide selection of advanced courses, allowing each student to shape their curriculum according to their own interests and scientific background. Students may follow a general track or choose one of three pre-structured priority tracks: Cellular and Molecular Biology, Disease Biology, or Ecology, Evolutionary and Behavioural Biology. The Cellular and Molecular Biology track covers biochemistry, genetics, and biophysics as applied to macromolecules, with a specific link to the Konstanz Research School Chemical Biology. The Disease Biology track addresses immunology and infections, cell death mechanisms, toxicology, stem cell research, cancer research, neurodegenerative diseases, and related molecular approaches. The Ecology, Evolution and Behaviour track trains students to develop research questions around organisms in their communities and environments, covering animal behaviour, ecology, evolution, physiology, and neurobiology. The programme runs over four semesters and totals 120 ECTS, including a mandatory Master's thesis worth 30 ECTS. Teaching takes place in small groups of no more than 15 students per advanced course. An internship of at least two months at an external research facility or private sector company is part of the curriculum. All courses are taught in English. The programme is offered at the University of Konstanz in Konstanz, Germany.

    About University of Konstanz

    The University of Konstanz is a compact, research-oriented German university set on the scenic shores of Lake Constance. Known for its interdisciplinary approach and strong research clusters, Konstanz fosters close collaboration between students and faculty across the sciences, social sciences, and humanities. International students will appreciate a focused academic environment that encourages critical inquiry, innovation, and hands-on research experience within a welcoming campus community.

    Founded in the 1960s, the university has developed a reputation for excellence in research and teaching, with a range of bachelor, master, and doctoral programmes that promote interdisciplinary problem solving. Academic life emphasizes small-group seminars, collaborative projects, and opportunities to join research centres and labs. The universitys international partnerships and exchange agreements further enrich programmes and provide pathways for study mobility and joint research activities.

    Student services at Konstanz support international newcomers with orientation, visa guidance, and language courses, while campus life benefits from cultural events and outdoor recreation on the lakeshore. Prospective students should review programme-specific entry requirements, scholarship options, and available support for integrating into German academic and social life. The university offers a balanced setting for those seeking rigorous scholarship alongside quality of life in a picturesque region.

    Planning the visa? Germany student visa: cost, requirements and processing time (from $190 all-in)

    English Test Requirement

    B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: TOEFL iBT Home Edition (before 2026): 90 Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First IELTS Academic: 6

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