Program details
English
Language of Instruction
Oct
Available Intake(s)
The Master of Science in Molecular Biology & Evolution (MAMBE) is an international programme taught entirely in English. It is based on the fruitful collaboration with the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology in Plön, Germany. It specifically combines the areas of evolution and molecular biology – a combination which has emerged as an extremely successful interdisciplinary research field in recent years but has not yet been available in academic education. The programme enables an extended research term in diverse research groups within the Kiel University and MPI Plön (see our website for additional details). The MAMBE curriculum is founded on the idea that interdisciplinary thinking enhances in-depth understanding of biological phenomena. For example, the complexity that is characteristic for many molecular processes can often only be understood by taking into account their evolutionary origins. Similarly, the evolution of particular trait functions may also often depend on the underlying molecular mechanisms. MAMBE will foster such interdisciplinary connections. In the first two semesters, you will learn advanced topics in molecular and evolutionary biology. Additionally, you will enhance your skill set in data analysis, evaluation and visualisation, as well as scientific communication. During the third and fourth semesters, the acquired competences will be applied to real research in the laboratory and field. This includes preparatory short-term research modules in the third semester followed by research on the topic of your Master's thesis in the fourth semester.
A GCQ360 counsellor can help you with eligibility, documents, and your application timeline.
German language courses: No | English language courses: No
As of Sep 7, 2026, verify on the university’s site.
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: 1 March - 15 June | Please find more details on this website.
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No minimum language level required
Tuition Fee
No tuition fee
This university charges no tuition fee. A compulsory semester contribution (administration, student services and usually a local transport pass) is normally still payable and is not included here.
Looking for living expenses, accommodation, scholarships, placements, or campus facilities? See the university page.
An enrolment fee ("Einschreibgebühr") of 55 EUR is charged for the first enrolment at Kiel University. A semester contribution ("Semesterbeitrag") currently amounting to 403 EUR must be paid each semester. This covers administration fees ("Verwaltungskostenbeitrag"), free public transport ("bundesweites Semesterticket") for trains and buses, reduced lunch prices, a culture ticket and other benefits for students.
No
Please find information on accommodation in Kiel on the following website: https://www.international.uni-kiel.de/en/incomings/planning-arrival-and-stay/accomodation.
The monthly costs of living in Germany are currently at least 992 EUR per month. Please note that when applying for a visa (from countries requiring a visa) and also later in Germany when extending a residence permit, financial means in the amount of the living costs for one year (11,904 EUR) must be proven. More information can be found here: www.international.uni-kiel.de/en/incomings/planning-arrival-and-stay/visa.
No minimum language level required
None
Please find details on the course website.
Accompanying programme
This university has not published its own document list, so this is what a student going to Germany is generally asked for. Confirm the exact list with the university.
Bucerius Law School
Funding
Merit- and need-based awards toward the EUR 25,000 tuition fee
Applicants to the Master of Law and Business (LLM/MLB) programme; early-bird and scholarship deadline is January 15 for the September intake
National Merit Foundation
Funding
Full tuition waiver
For students admitted to an accredited university program, based on financial need and merit.
Il servizio di scambio accademico tedesco (DAAD)
Funding
EUR Research Stays, Scholarships, and Master's Programs
Students from pontifical universities.
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Minimum qualification required: Academic admission requirements include a Bachelor's degree (Bachelor of Science) in biology or a related subject. (The final grade should be better than 2.0 or among the top 30% marks according to the ECTS grading table according to the ECTS User's Guide, European Communities 2009.) If you have not yet received the final certificate, please include a preliminary certificate with an overview of completed courses, marks, and ECTS. Subject-specific aptitude test Curriculum Vitae (concise overview, no more than two pages) Please keep in mind that your application will be only considered if you've already earned 120 ECTS at the time of your application!.
English proficiency test requirements vary -- a GCQ360 counsellor can confirm the exact score needed for this program.
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No, this program does not require a GRE or GMAT score for admission.
Available intakes include: .
This specific program does not list a dedicated scholarship, but GCQ360 can help you explore other funding and scholarship options at Kiel University.
This program is offered in Full-time mode, taught in English at the Kiel campus.
This program has no minimum work experience requirement. No thesis is required to graduate.
Yes -- a GCQ360 counsellor can guide you through eligibility checks, documentation, and the application process for Master of Science in Molecular Biology & Evolution (MAMBE) at Kiel University, Kiel, Germany.
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