Overview

Key facts

The Elite Master of Science in Human Biology - Principles of Health and Disease at Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) Munich is an interdisciplinary, research- and competency-oriented program that provides a deep understanding of how health and disease work.

Based on the social challenges in biomedical science today, such as widespread diseases, the increasing importance of precision medicine, the ageing population and the processing of big data, there is a growing demand for highly-skilled, qualified young scientists. The program will fulfil this demand by educating distinguished students at the intersection of biology and medicine in a first-rate area of biomedical science. Up to 30 highly motivated and engaged students will be educated and supported to become outstanding researchers by exceptional, experienced and internationally acclaimed professors.

Highlights of the program

Interdisciplinary program
Research-oriented
Wide variety of biomedical core subjects
Numerous collaborative partners (research institutes and pharmaceutical industry)
Mentoring program by professors with an international profile
Training in transferable skills

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cell Biology, Stem Cells and Epigenetics
Molecular Microbiology and Infection Biology
Neurosciences
Molecular Oncology
Cardiovascular and Lung Research
Training in transferable skills

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-28 00:00:00

Language

English

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72

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

München, Germany

Disciplines

Biology Health Sciences View 26 other Masters in Health Sciences in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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72

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5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor of Science degree with a total of at least 180 ECTS-credits in biology or a related subject
A current transcript of records
Bachelor's thesis (at least 10 ECTS-credits)

Proficiency in English

Curriculum vitae (CV)

A motivation letter with a maximum length of 600 words, addressing the following:
Your reasons for applying to this program, including relevant qualifications such as research and practical (lab) experience
Your motivation for studying at LMU (Faculty of Biology)
Your interest in specific research areas or research groups

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Each semester all students must pay the fees for the Munich Student Union.
No tuition fees are charged.

Living costs

München

Germany

1078 - 1689 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Academic requirements

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Additional Details

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