Biology

... looks into questions such as ...
- How do proteins work?
- How are animal and plant cells structured?
- Which role plays biotechnology for renewable energies?
- How do species evolve?
- How do diseases of the nervous system evolve?
Degree programmes
Biology, Master 1 subject
Profile
Degree: | Master of Science |
Start: | Winter- and summer semester |
Duration: | 4 semesters |
Classroom language: | German |
What's it all about?
This degree programme is unique, because ...
it offers the opportunity to gain an insight into and research complex issues. Students are given the opportunity to focus on specific issues and to familiarise themselves with state-of-the-art experiment methods.
It provides the opportunity to specialise in the following fields
- Biotechnology
- Molecular Botany and Microbiology
- Structural Biology
- Biodiversity
- Neurobiology
Who is suited?
Those who wish to enrol in this degree programme,
has:
- basic understanding of experimental techniques; basic biological know-how acquired in the previous degree programme
- experimental research
- gaining an understanding of complex issues; English-language literature
This degree programme is suited for graduates in the following subjects
- Biology, B.Sc.
- Biology-related degree courses (verification through the admission committee M.Sc.)
Graduates from this degree programme frequently work
- in the biotech industry
- in the pharmaceutical industry
- in the food industry
- in the environmental protection industry
- in research institutes/postdoc research
And else?
An internship ...
is recommended. It is done in the 1st-2nd semester.
Duration: 3-6 weeks
Studying abroad ...
is recommended. It is done in the 1st semester.
Duration: 1 semester
Where do I find help?
Academic advisory office
Studienfachberatung Biologie
Email: studienberatung-bio@rub.de
Website academic advisory office
Contact students
Fachschaft Biologie / Biotechnologie
Building, Room: ND 03/70
Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-23139
Email: frbio@rub.de
Website Fachschaft
Internet