Master Programs of the Faculty of Biology
Master Program Evolution, Ecology and Systematics
Main topics of the program:
- Evolution
- Ecology
- Systematics (Botany, Zoology)
- Anthropology
Degree: Master of Science
Duration: 4 Semesters - 120 ECTS credits
Language: English
Start of the program: Only in the winter semester
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science degree with a total of at least 180 ECTS-credits in biology or a related subject
- A transcript of records (with at least 120 ECTS-credits, if you are still studying)
- Proficiency in English
Application deadline: February 28
Elite Master Program Human Biology - Principles of Health and Disease
Main topics of the program:
- Cell Biology, Stem Cells and Epigenetics
- Molecular Microbiology and Infection Biology
- Neurosciences
- Molecular Oncology
- Cardiovascular and Lung Research
- Training in transferable skills
Degree: Master of Science
Duration: 4 Semesters - 120 ECTS credits
Language: English
Start of the program: Only in the winter semester
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science degree with a total of at least 180 ECTS-credits in Biology, Medicine or a related subject
- A current transcript of records
- Bachelor's thesis (at least 10 ECTS-credits)
- Proficiency in English
Application deadline: February 28.
Master Program Molecular and Cellular Biology
Main topics of the program:
- Cell Biology
- Genetics
- Human Biology
- Microbiology
Degree: Master of Science
Duration: 4 Semesters - 120 ECTS credits
Language: English
Start of the program: Only in the winter semester
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science degree with a total of at least 180 ECTS-credits in Biology, Medicine or a related subject
- A current transcript of records
- Bachelor's thesis (at least 10 ECTS-credits)
- Proficiency in English
Application deadline: February 28.
Master Program Neurosciences
The Masters of Neuroscience program is embedded in the Graduate School of Systemic Neurosciences (GSN-LMU).
Main topics of the prgram:
- Systemic neurosciences
- Molecular and cellular neurosciences
- Computational neuroscience
- Neurophilosophy
- Modular seminars in secondary skills
Degree: Master of Science
Duration: 4 Semesters - 120 ECTS credits
Language: English
Start of the program: Only in the winter semester
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science degree with a total of at least 180 ECTS-credits in Biology or a related subject
- Proficiency in English
Application deadline: 15 February,
Master Program Plant Sciences
Main topics of the program:
- Plant Molecular Biology
- Plant Cell Biology
- Systematics
- Plant-Microbe Interactions
Degree: Master of Science
Duration: 4 Semesters - 120 ECTS credits
Language: English
Start of the program: Only in the winter semester
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science degree with a total of at least 180 ECTS-credits in Biology or Agricultural sciences or a related subject
- A current transcript of records
- Bachelor's thesis (at least 10 ECTS-credits)
- Proficiency in English
Application deadline: February 28.
Master Program Biochemistry
The Faculty for Chemistry and Pharmacy and the Faculty for Biology at the LMU Munich offer an advanced program of study which grants the degree of Master of Science. Admission to these programs requires a bachelor of science in either chemistry and biochemistry, biology and biochemistry or biochemistry.
Main elective topics of the program:
- Cell Biology
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Theoretical Chemistry
Master Program Bioinformatics
The study program Bioinformatics is offered jointly by the Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) and the Technical University (TUM), which means students benefit from contact with leading experts and research specialists at both universities. TUM and LMU Munich offer an extensive list of modules and research areas to choose from, including protein prediction, sequence analysis, databases, software engineering, structural biology, and biochemistry. Teaching and learning methods include elective modules, practical work, and a research project. Graduates of the Master's in Bioinformatics program will be very well qualified for careers in both industry and research, including pharmaceuticals and biotechnology.
Language: German, English
Master Program Biology
Main topics of the program:
- Anthropology
- Cell biology
- Genetics
- Human biology
- Microbiology
- Plant Sciences
- Systematic Biology
- Zoology
It is no longer possible to apply for this degree program, please choose one of the other degree programs offered by the Faculty of Biology.
Information about the Master Program Biology for currently enrolled students can be found under the following link.