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English
Language of Instruction
Oct, Apr
Available Intake(s)
We offer a wide variety of advanced courses. This allows students to individually tailor their curriculum and to select the best-suited package for their future ambitions (general track), or to select from a pre-tailored curriculum (priority tracks) of what we think is a sound combination of advanced courses. Priority track: CELLULAR & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Master's students in CMB become familiar with current concepts, possibilities, and limitations of research approaches in the fields of biochemistry, genetics, and biophysics as applied to macromolecules. This priority track is tailored specifically as training for the following graduate school at the University of Konstanz: Konstanz Research School Chemical Biology (KoRS-CB). Priority track: DISEASE BIOLOGY The teaching within our priority track DB provides a background on diverse hot topics in biomedical research. The courses mostly cover the fields of immunology/infections, cell death mechanisms, toxicology, and stem cell research. Further areas covered include medical microbiology, cancer research, neurodegenerative diseases, and biogerontology as well as advanced molecular and systems biology approaches to cell signalling and proteostasis. Priority track: ECOLOGY, EVOLUTION & BEHAVIOUR Our priority track EEB aims to educate students in how to develop research questions that focus on organisms within their communities, their changing environment, and their interactions among each other. As a result of this approach, students become familiar with different concepts, possibilities and limitations of research approaches in the fields of animal behaviour, ecology, evolution, physiology, and neurobiology. The Department of Biology has a joint graduate school for PhD students together with the MPI for Animal Behaviour (IMPRS Quantitative Behaviour, Ecology & Evolution). The shared interests at both research facilities allows us to provide education and research topics in a large variety of different fields, and some of our Master's students continue their research career at this high profile international graduate school. By admission to one of the priority tracks, attendance of corresponding advances courses is granted. In addition, we offer a fast track for nominated students to quickly qualify as PhD students. Teaching in our advanced courses takes place in small groups in order to provide high quality education. Each advanced course focuses on research topics in different fields as well as on methodological approaches on how to address scientific questions. Complementary to the training at the University of Konstanz, an internship of at least two months at an external research facility or private sector company is part of the curriculum. All courses are providing the tools necessary to become independent, self-confident, and highly qualified researchers.
The regular Master of Biological Sciences programme lasts four semesters and is limited to eight semesters. This includes a total of 120 ECTS with a Master's thesis. Curriculum Two advanced courses (2 x 15 ECTS) Third advanced course or external internship / credits from abroad + advanced course lecture (10 + 5 ECTS) Preference module (8 ECTS) Optional module (19 ECTS) Oral Master's examination (colloquia from two advanced courses - 2 x 3 ECTS) Master's preparation course (12 ECTS) Master's thesis (30 ECTS) Advanced courses Advanced Technologies for the Life Sciences Applied Bioinformatics for Studying Health and Disease Behavioral Neurobiology Biochemical Pharmacology Biochemistry Bioinformatics and X-Ray Structural Analysis Cell Biology – Cell Adhesion and Signal Transduction Cellular Immunology Chemical Ecology / Biological Chemistry Collective Animal Behaviour Comparative Behavioural Biology Developmental Biology Environmental Genomics Global change ecology and plants Going Wild: Behaviour and Ecology of Animals Immunology Microbial Ecology Microbial Ecology and Evolution Molecular Evolutionary Biology Molecular Genetics: Cell cycle regulation – from mechanisms to disease Molecular Microbiology and Cell Biology: Chaperone functions in health and disease Novel in vitro Methods in Pharmacology and Toxicology Physiology and Biochemistry of Plants Physiology, Ecology and Molecular Biology of Algae Systems & Molecular Toxicology: Cancer Risk and Predisposition The role of microbes in stress response and resilience of aquatic metaorganisms Theoretical and Experimental Ecology and Evolution Preference module courses (4 ECTS each) Disease Biology I + II Pharmacology and Toxicology II Biochemistry III Methods in Biology Evolutionary Organismal Biology Concepts in Ecology | International guest lecturers Integrated/optional study abroad unit(s) | An internship of at least eight weeks is to be completed during the Master's programme. Alternatively, students can study abroad for at least one semester/term. | 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: 7 May - 15 June The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the summer semester: 25 November - 15 January | Please find more details on this website.
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No minimum language level required
Looking for living expenses, accommodation, scholarships, placements, or campus facilities? See the university page.
Total amount per semester: 179 EUR (70 EUR administrative fee + 95 EUR student services fee + 14 EUR student body fee) There are additional fees for some graduate study programmes, for non-EU/EEA students and for second degree studies. International visiting students who are enrolled in an exchange programme (e.g. Erasmus) have to pay 90 EUR. For more detailed information, please visit the university's website: http://www.uni-konstanz.de/en/study/study-essentials/finances/
Yes | Students with great academic credentials and community service experience can apply for scholarships in Germany. In cases of unexpected financial hardship, the university will try to help with emergency financial support. For an overview of financial support options, check out our websites: https://www.uni-konstanz.de/en/international-office/study-in-konstanz/degree-studies/fees-and-scholarships http://www.uni-konstanz.de/en/study/study-essentials/finances/financing-your-studies For example, you may apply for the Deutschlandstipendium. The scholarship amounts to 300 EUR per month and is awarded without regard to income for a minimum of two semesters.
There are a number of possibilities for accommodation for students: in apartments, flat shares, or residence halls run by the university. Check out our website, where we provide an overview of the different options as well as general tips. You can also contact the team of our International Office for advice on housing. Please note that it is important to begin your search for accommodation as early as possible since our city and surroundings are very popular not only with students but also with families and outdoor enthusiasts. Since both Switzerland and Lake Constance border Konstanz, the available living space is limited and not always inexpensive.
The good news is that studying at German public universities is not expensive. For your stay, you will require a budget for daily life and certain study expenses. The cost of living for students in Konstanz is approx. 790 EUR per month. Example of the average monthly living cost in Konstanz: Rent (including utilities): 352 EUR Food: 168 EUR Clothing, laundry, personal hygiene: 42 EUR Learning materials (books, copies): 20 EUR Health insurance, medical care, medicine: 115 EUR Phone, Internet, broadcasting fees: 31 EUR Leisure time, culture, sports: 61 EUR
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.
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Merit- and need-based awards toward the EUR 25,000 tuition fee
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MSc Interdisciplinary Neuroscience (INS)
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No minimum language level required
Varied
Please find details on the course website.
Please find more details on this website.
Yes
Students can study abroad for at least one semester (in place of the integrated internship).
You can find a number of advertisements for jobs both on and off campus on online platforms (in German): Jobbörse Seezeit: the job portal of our student services called Seezeit Hilfskraftstellen an der Universität | Datenbank Career Service: our career service’s job portal Jobs are also posted on the university’s notice boards in the foyer and canteen areas as well as in the departments. Teaching and research assistant jobs at the Department of Biology are also posted online.
Welcome event Specialist counselling
Departmental study advisory service and ERASMUS coordinator; support from the International Office and graduate school coordinators
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.
Biological Sciences (Master of Science) is a Master program in Biology offered by Universität Konstanz in Konstanz, Germany.
Tuition fees for this program can vary by intake and are best confirmed with a GCQ360 counsellor.
Minimum qualification required: Entry requirements for the Master's programme Biological Sciences are as follows: Documentation of a three-year (or more) study programme at a state or officially recognised institution of higher education or "Berufsakademie" in the subject of biology (minimum degree: Bachelor of Sciences or equivalent), or a related subject Applicants with a higher education degree obtained in a country that is not a member of the Bologna Process have to take the GRE test and reach at least a score of 155 (Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning Score)..
English proficiency test requirements vary -- a GCQ360 counsellor can confirm the exact score needed for this program.
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 Universität Konstanz.
This program is offered in Full-time mode, taught in English at the Konstanz 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 Biological Sciences (Master of Science) at Universität Konstanz, Konstanz, Germany.
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