Overview

The main goal of this research-oriented international Medical Immunosciences and Infection program at University of Bonn is to train students for future careers in medical research. In terms of its content, the program focuses on the underlying mechanisms and the treatment of immune-mediated, inflammatory, and infectious diseases.

Students acquire specific knowledge in the areas of translational, immunological and infectiological research. Approaches currently followed in immunology and infection research are discussed in literature seminars and students apply them directly to their research projects. Students can set individual points of focus for themselves by the elective modules they choose.

Upon completion of their master’s degree, students are equipped with all the essential skills and abilities needed for independent academic work and a successful research career.

Possible lines of work:

Medical and biomedical basic research (e.g. at Max Planck Institutes), development/production/marketing (industrial sector), molecular diagnostics (for medical, biotechnological, pharmaceutical, environmental, forensic questions; in clinical disciplines (e.g. neurology, dermatology, oncology, pediatrics), academia (teaching/research at universities, research institutions, etc.)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cellular and humoral components of the immune system, biology of immune responses

Virology

Microbiology & Parasitology, Diagnostics

Organs, organ systems, immune-mediated diseases

Inflammation, inflammatory diseases

Immunediagnostics, immunopharmacology

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

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

Immunology View 6 other Masters in Immunology 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

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

a completed qualifying degree from a German or foreign college or university in the fields of (Molecular) Biomedicine, Biochemistry, Immunology, Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology or in a related field.
The degree must have been completed with the mark 2.3 ("good", grade B) or better.

The prerequisite courses include:

Either Immunology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Anatomy or Physiology with a total of at least 30 CPs, as well as

Either Chemistry, Genetics, Developmental Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology or Microbiology with a total of at least 30 CPs, as well as

Lab experience in at least one of the fields according to Para. 1 or 2 with a total of at least 20 CPs

English language proficiency at a minimum of the B2 level according to the Common European Reference Framework for Languages (GeR)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

Free
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EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

University of Bonn does not charge tuition. But, you must pay the social contribution per semester (323,96 EUR – Winter Semester; 323,96 EUR – Summer Semester)

Living costs

Bonn

Germany

865 - 1281 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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