Preparatory Course for Master programmes – M. Sc. Biology
We are delighted that you are thinking of joining us at Ulm University for your Master’s course. We hope that you decide to join us and that there are degree options that excite you and help you build your dream career!
If you decide to join us at Ulm University and are accepted on the Master’s course, we offer a mandatory Pre Master’s Course (PMC) first. We want to ensure that all students start our programme at the same level and will complete their master's programme successfully. The PMC is designed to strengthen your lab skills and give you the chance to brush up on your bachelor's knowledge.
This course lasts for six weeks and provides intensive tuition in biology (both theoretical and practical) and some tuition in biostatistics to help prepare you for your MSc. You arrive in a cohort with other students, so you can already make new friendships and start building a life in Germany before your Masters begins.
Topics
Theoretical part
- Molecular biology: heredity, basic genetics, DNA, RNA, proteins, translation, transcription
- Evolutionary biology: natural selection, genetic drift, population genetics, sexual selection, speciation
- Microbiology/Cell biology: cellular anatomy, mitosis, meiosis, bacteria, viruses
- Botany: plant kingdom, anatomy, life cycles, reproduction, plant physiology
- Neurobiology/Physiology: nervous systems, basic animal physiology
- Ecology: behavioral ecology, biodiversity, ecosystem functioning
Lab part:
- Experimental design, sample collection
- DNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis
- Aseptic techniques, bacterial growth
- Microscopy
The theoretical part will be available in an e-learning format with pre-recorded videos, texts, and feedback exercises for you.
The lab part will be a flipped-lab with online videos for you to prepare for the lab.
That may sound stressful, but do not worry! You will be taught all this material, you will get intensive tuition, and your tutor will be there to support you throughout.
- Data wrangling, experimental design
- Working with R
- Parametric vs. non-parametric tests, comparing two or more groups, correlation, linear regression...
The biostatistics part will take place simultaneously with the biology courses. The lectures are available in an e-learning format with pre-recorded videos.
Contacts Life Sciences
Dr. Stephanie Wittig-Blaich
study coordinator
Location:
M24/570
Phone:
+49-(0)731-50 21259
Office hours by arrangement*
*: Please arrange appointments with the Secretary (Office) mentioning your request
- Rainer Pfaff
- Location:
M24/573 - Phone:
- +49-(0)731-50 23 93 1
- Fax:
+49-(0)731-50 23 93 2