Overview

Key facts

The master’s program Plant Sciences at the Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) Munich Biocenter links classical botanical disciplines to modern molecular methods and is oriented towards highly motivated and globally diverse next-generation researchers with a strong interest in molecular and adaptation mechanisms, and evolution of plants.

The program is taught in English and it offers state-of-the-art education in four main topics: “Plant Molecular Biology”, “Plant Cell Biology”, “Systematics” and “Biotic interactions of plants”. Our aim is to offer our students comprehensive preparation for meeting future challenges in science-related professional careers within the field of plant sciences.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Plant molecular biology
Biotic interactions of plants
Systematics
Plant cell biology
Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-12 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

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

You have successfully completed a bachelor's degree with a total of at least 180 ECTS credits in biology or a related subject, such as bioinformatics, chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, and agricultural biology).

Your bachelor's curriculum degree must include a final research project with a written thesis credited with at least 10 ECTS credits.

You have a transcript of records from your bachelor’s program with a grade point average. If you are currently a bachelor student, you can submit a transcript of records with an ECTS credits level of at least 120 ECTS credits and a preliminary grade point average.

You have a proof of your proficiency in English.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

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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.

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