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Biochemistry

... looks into questions such as ...

 
  • What are the molecular mechanisms of carcinogenesis?
  • How do the cells of an organism communicate?
  • Which molecules are the molecular substrates for learning and memory building?
  • Which molecular processes lead to genetic diseases?
  • How can the function of biomolecules be studied?
  • I didn't expect to enjoy my studies so much and to feel so comfortable in our faculty.

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  • A pleasant surprise were the many practical exercises. You spend one third of your degree course in the lab and conduct experiments of all kind. Not only is this great fun, but it is also a huge upside when compared with other degree courses or universities.

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  • Understanding biochemical processes and applying that knowledge in the lab – this is what I enjoy most about my discipline!

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  • I wanted to find answers to questions such as: Do I really lose weight with diet products? and Are clothes washed with Persil really whiter?. This degree programme helped me to do so!

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Biochemistry, Master 1 subject

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Degree: Master of Science
Start: Winter semester
Duration: 4 semesters
Classroom language: English

Detailed information for international applicants

What's it all about?

This degree programme is unique, because ...

practical courses make up almost fifty per cent of the biochemistry degree and, choosing their own research focus, biochemists carry out up-to-date research projects that prepare them for future careers in life-science research and life-science professions.

It provides the opportunity to specialise in the following fields
  • Membrane and Nervous System Biochemistry
  • Biomolecular Chemistry
  • Molecular Medicine
  • Molecular Biology and Biotechnology of Plants and Microorganisms
  • Proteins in Biomedicine
  • Molecular Biochemistry of Stem Cells

Who is suited?

Those who wish to enrol in this degree programme,

have:

  • an inquisitive mind
  • creativity
  • an interest in natural and Life Science phenomena

enjoy:

  • practical and theoretical experimental work and acquiring techniques and methods for both the scientific discourse and the hands-on experimental approach, with the aim of gaining new insights and developing new problem-solving strategies

... struggle through:

  • lectures, exams
  • exercises, seminars, mandatory lectures
  • and, most importantly, bench work in the laboratory
This degree programme is suited for graduates in the following subjects
  • Biochemistry, B.Sc.
  • Life Science Bachelor’s degrees
  • All applicants must have obtained at least 60 Credit Points (in addition to the Bachelor's thesis) in laboratory practicals during their BSc studies
Graduates from this degree programme frequently work
  • as research biochemists
  • as biochemists in the biotechnological industry
  • as forensic scientists (e.g. in the police forces’ forensic department)
  • in the civil service (governmental control bodies)
  • as management consultants

And else?

An internship ...

is optional.
Duration: Lab practicals are compulsory during the entire degree course.

Studying abroad ...

can be done voluntarily.

Where do I find help?

Academic advisory office

PD Dr. Irmgard Dietzel-Meyer
Building, Room: NC 7/170
Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-25803
Email:
Website academic advisory office

Contact students

Fachschaft Chemie / Biochemie
Building, Room: NC 03/34
Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-25287
Email:
Website Fachschaft

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