{"id":18786,"date":"2024-07-23T18:08:06","date_gmt":"2024-07-23T16:08:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.zdv.uni-mainz.de\/fb10\/?page_id=18786"},"modified":"2026-02-24T14:38:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T13:38:09","slug":"master-of-science-in-microbiology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bio.uni-mainz.de\/en\/master-of-science-in-microbiology\/","title":{"rendered":"Master of Science in Microbiology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<\/jgu-base-pageheader>\n \n<\/jgu-base-anchornavigation>\n
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The international master’s degree program in microbiology is a consecutive course of study building on the bachelor’s degree programs in molecular biotechnology, biology, and molecular biology at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) or equivalent programs at other universities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The double degree program is offered exclusively in English<\/strong> and consists of courses at JGU and the Universit\u00e9 Bourgogne Europe in Dijon (France). The applications are processed exclusively<\/strong> through the Universit\u00e9 Bourgogne Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-collapsiblearea>\n\n\n \n\n \n\n

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The legally binding admission requirements are defined in the examination regulations of the degree program (see downloads) and are presented here in abbreviated form for a better overview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Proof of a bachelor\u2019s degree in biology<\/strong> from a higher education institution in Germany or an equivalent degree obtained in a subject area that does not differ significantly from a higher education institution in Germany or abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are unable to submit a bachelor\u2019s degree certificate by the application deadline, you can apply if you demonstrate that you have acquired at least 120 credit points in the form of coursework and examinations, as certified by the corresponding office of your current higher education institution. Proof of the total number of credit points acquired must be provided. You must submit proof that you obtained the bachelor’s degree to enroll in the international microbiology master’s program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Proof of English language proficiency at a minimum level of B2.<\/strong> Proof of language proficiency is deemed to have been provided by receiving admission to the “International Master in Microbiology – ForTheMicrobes” degree program at UBE. No German or French language skills are required for the international master’s program in microbiology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Winter semester: February 9 \u2013 March 16<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The degree program has restricted admission. Selection and admission take place only through the Universit\u00e9 Bourgogne Europe in Dijon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordion>\n\n\n\n

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You probably have a lot of subject-related questions as you start into your degree program. This page contains all the information you need about how to organize yourself and your program of study, including details about the course sequence, module offers, and detailed module descriptions. The important forms for registering your project work and master’s thesis can also be found on this page. Do you have further questions or are you looking for individual advice? Please contact our academic advisory office. You can find your advisor’s contact information in the service area of this page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Download the registration form (PDF) and save it directly to your device (mobile or computer).2. Fill in the form using a suitable application (e.g. the free Adobe Reader App<\/strong> available from the App Store or Google Play Store or Acrobat Adobe Reader<\/strong> for desktop devices) and save it to your device.3. Please also remember to confirm your text entry by clicking on ‘RETURN’ in each line, otherwise your entry may be truncated when you reopen or print the form.Note<\/strong>: Filling out the form – without<\/strong> downloading – directly in your browser or in browsers on mobile devices is not supported!<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

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If that’s the case, all that is missing now are the your signatures, your supervisor’s signature, and – for theses written outside the Faculty of Biology – the faculty representative. <\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordion>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Graduates of the international master’s degree program in microbiology (FortheMicrobes) have acquired in-depth knowledge of the field of microbiology, specifically in molecular microbiology, microbial physiology, biotechnology, and microbial ecology. The program of study has a clear research-oriented focus with regard to the diverse fields of application in the industry, in biotechnology, medicine, pharmacy, food technology, waste management, soil remediation, and materials research. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The program’s learning objective is to enable students to independently conduct scientific work in practice and theory, which optimally qualifies them for various occupational fields in science and industry on the international labor market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Most graduates of the international master’s degree program in microbiology will likely follow up with a doctorate. There are a wide range of doctoral opportunities at the Faculty of Biology, the Institute of Molecular Biology, the University Medical Center, and at other scientific departments and affiliated research centers such as the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research or the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n\n

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Modern infrastructure for a research-focused life sciences campus: BioCenters I and II are located close to other important pillars of the natural and life sciences in Mainz, such as the Institute of Molecular Biology gGmbH (IMB), the Institute of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences, the JGU Department of Chemistry, and the Physics Institutes at Mainz University. The two Max Planck Institutes and the Helmholtz Institute Mainz complete the life sciences campus quarter. Short walking distances between all these institutions support close cooperation between the disciplines. <\/p>\nPress and Public Relations staff unit | JGU<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our Student Advising Office is your contact for all questions concerning your studies at the Faculty of Biology. Do you have questions about how to plan your studies and structure your modules? Do you want to register for modules and in JOGUStINe? Are you considering changing your course? We are here to support you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Appointments at the Dean’s Office, the Student Advising Office, and the Examination Office can be arranged by telephone or email during service hours. Please note that appointments can only be arranged for matters that cannot be settled by telephone, mail, or email. Appointments by prior arrangement only.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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