Overview

Combining the fields of chemistry, biology, physiology and biophysics, biochemistry explores the molecules of life and forms the basis for all life sciences. Biochemistry is both about the analysis of biochemical systems and the reconstruction of biological systems through synthetic biochemistry.

In addition, students in the Biochemistry program at University of Bonn acquire in-depth knowledge about the chemical biology of nucleic acids, lipids, lipidomics and metabolomics, biophysics of membrane proteins as well as the biochemical basis of neurophysiology, using state-of-the-art technologies and methods and being supervised by experience and internationally renowned scientists. This degree program offers access to a strong research environment both at the University of Bonn (focusing on immunology and metabolic processes) and other research institutions in Bonn.

Possible lines of work:

Biochemical foundational research (Max Planck Institutes, large research facilities, etc.), development/production/marketing (industry), molecular diagnostics (medical, biotechnological, environmental, forensic questions, clinical disciplines (pediatrics, human genetics, internal medicine, etc.), academia (teaching/research at universities, research institutions, etc.)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biochemistry and Organic Chemistry
Cell biology and immunology
Genetics and molecular biology

Inorganic chemistry and physical chemistry

Chemical biology

Methods of life science and statistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bonn, Germany

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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87

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59

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2,5 (German grading system) in
English language proficiency (CEFR level B2)
Specific modules: Applicants should have passed at a minimum three modules (equivalent to at least 30 ECTS-CPs in total) in the following areas: Chemical Biology, Developmental Biology, Immunology, Genetics, Biochemistry
Experimental bachelor's thesis or a bachelor's thesis from the field of applied bioinformatics
Applicants from outside Germany or another EU country must pass the aptitude test for university studies

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Free
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Free

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Social fee: currently 309,91 € per semester (including free public transportation in the region)

Living costs

Bonn

Germany

865 - 1281 EUR / month

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