Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Biophysics

Biophysics is a very exciting and rapidly expanding research field exploring new areas between physics and biology. The complexity of life is investigated at every level and analysed with physical methods. Physics helps understanding the mechanisms underlying the most basics biological systems and interactions.

Society is facing physical and biological problems of global proportions where Biophysics can be involved to find solutions.

How will we continue to get sufficient energy?
How can we feed the world’s population?
How do we remediate global warming?
How do we preserve biological diversity?
How do we secure clean and plentiful water?

Worum geht es in diesem Studiengang?

The aim of this Master programme is to

provide a comprehensive education and hands-on research in modern biophysics,
prepare students for the interdisciplinary nature of modern-day Life Sciences,
train the students in quantitative thinking and in state-of-the-art experimental techniques close to current research.

Students enrolling in the two-year Master programme may choose in addition to core lectures in Biophysics, specialisation courses from the vast offer of Life Sciences departments, such as in Chemistry and Biochemistry, Molecular Medicine and Biology. During the second year, students have the opportunity to carry out research at the academic level by completing two independent research projects. Our programme offers a highly flexible choice of subjects and the course syllabus is intimately connected to the ongoing research within the Life Sciences at our university.

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Master of Science (M.Sc.)

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Studienbeginn

Start jeweils zum Wintersemester

Unterrichtssprache

englisch

Zulassungsvoraussetzungen

keine Zulassungsbeschränkung

ECTS Credits

120

Regelstudienzeit (in Semestern)

Study

Scope of the program: Scientific principles, experimental research, analytical methods and applications in the interdisciplinary fields of biophysics
Emphasis on lab work: Students get trained in conducting scientific experiments, recording and analyzing experimental data. Lab courses deal with modern techniques in life sciences and state-of-the-art experiments close to current academic research. Overview of lab experiments.
Independent research project: For completion of the program students work independently on an experimental research project and a master´s thesis in an area/institute of their choice. Additionally they do a research internship of their choice.
Multidisciplinarity: The master program aims at getting together students, teachers and researchers from different disciplines in natural sciences.

Educational requirements to be met by future students:

Solid undergraduate education in mathematics and physics, as well as an interest in biology and chemistry.
Willingness to close potential gaps in basic knowledge in mathematics and natural sciences. Students will attend demanding intensive courses that summarize basics and lead to advanced topics fast.
Willingness to actively participate in classes, labs and seminars.
Social skills to live and study in a multicultural, scientifically and personally stimulating environment.

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How to apply

Please see website of the admission department.

Professional Prospects

A wide range of careers are open to biophysicist given their broad interdisciplinary training:

Research and development positions in government and private research institutes or industry
Scientific and technological areas: molecular biophysics and biology, pharmaceutical biotechnology, spectroscopic methods, computational modelling, healthcare sector, quality control, developments of designs, methods and technologies in Life Sciences
Specialized applications such development and test of new products and processes

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Fees	The government has introduced tuition fees for students from outside the European Union starting their study in Baden-Württemberg from winter semester 2017/18. This means that non-EU students starting in 2017 or later need to pay 1,500 Euro per semester.
Living Expenses	Administrative fee: ~ 160 € each semester Health insurance: ~ 80 € each month Rent: approximally 300 € each month Public transportation (semester ticket): ~ 120 € each semester General cost of living (depending on the lifestyle): 400 € each month For a more detailed overview, please consult this page.
Financial Assistance	Ulm University does not provide scholarships for incoming students. Please check the DAAD Website.
Proof of financial resources	Many German embassies require students to prove that they dispose of a specific amount of money (approx. 8000 €) on a German bank account before a visa will be issued. Please inquire at the German embassy in your country for specific requirements.