English taught MSc-ProgrammesPlease see below the list of the Master of Science programmes which can be studiedcompletely in English

Please note that some of these programmes declare as mode of instruction English andGerman which means that there are some fakultative courses taught in German Henceinternational applicants do not have to show a German proficiency proof for theseprogrammes However it is advisable to have at least basic knowledge of German inorder to facilitate your start of daily professional and private life in Jena

Generally it can be said that for programmes taught in English it is advisable to have anEnglish proficiency on the level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference forLanguages (or IELTS 50 TOEFL 80 IBT) Please review the detailed description to thestudy programme of your choice for mandatory language proficiency requirements

MSc Biochemistry

MSc Chemistry of Materials

MSc Economics

MSc Evolution Ecology and Systematics

MSc Mathematics

MSc Medical Photonics

MSc Microbiology

MSc Molecular Medicine

MSc Photonics

MSc Molecular Life Sciences

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MSc Biochemistry

MSc Biochemistry

Faculty Faculty of Biology and Pharmacy

Type of programme research-oriented

Languages of instruction English

Starting date only in winter semester

Application deadline 1 April - 31 May

Open to students with undergraduate studies in Bachelor oder equivalent biologybiochemistry molecular biology or related scientific fields

Programme summary Building on their existing knowledge of biochemistry and molecularbiology students in the MSc Biochemistry programme will learn to apply methodicalapproaches to the analysis of biomolecules and cellular functions on molecular levelsFocus will be placed on concepts and methods from the fields of bioinformatics biophysicschemistry molecular biology and cell biology

Special features Students may choose three of the following modules BiologicalChemistry Biochemistry Biophysics and Theoretical Biology Molecular Biology and CellBiology In addition the MSc Biochemistry offers a great deal of practical work andindependent projects This gives students the chance to design and conduct scientificresearch as well as to document and present their results orally and in writing (particularlyin English)

Career opportunities Graduates of this programme will have acquired the field-specificacademic techniques as well as the communication skills necessary to publicly present theresults of scientific research They may also gain international experience by spending onesemester abroad The masters programme qualifies students for work in academe andallows them to pursue a PhD in the areas of biochemistry biotechnology molecularbiology molecular genetics natural material chemistry structural biology and cell biologyeither at the FSU or at other universities in Germany and abroad Graduates are also wellequipped for positions in related industries especially biotechnology and administrativework

Admission requirements

A Bachelor of Science degree or a comparable academic qualification in the field ofbiology biochemistry of at least three years duration as well as a special professionalqualification

In order to get an admission the applicants bachelors degree shall be concludedabove-average grades equal to a 19 or higher in the German university grading system

Applicants of other study fields or with a final grade worse than 19 but at least 23 andwhich meet the application requirements according with Section 2 and the applicationcriteria are otherwise fulfilled may be admitted if the application documents demonstrat aparticular suitability for the masters programme Biochemistry

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MSc Biochemistry

MSc Biochemistry

Faculty Faculty of Biology and Pharmacy

Type of programme research-oriented

Languages of instruction English

Starting date only in winter semester

Application deadline 1 April - 31 May

Open to students with undergraduate studies in Bachelor oder equivalent biologybiochemistry molecular biology or related scientific fields

Programme summary Building on their existing knowledge of biochemistry and molecularbiology students in the MSc Biochemistry programme will learn to apply methodicalapproaches to the analysis of biomolecules and cellular functions on molecular levelsFocus will be placed on concepts and methods from the fields of bioinformatics biophysicschemistry molecular biology and cell biology

Special features Students may choose three of the following modules BiologicalChemistry Biochemistry Biophysics and Theoretical Biology Molecular Biology and CellBiology In addition the MSc Biochemistry offers a great deal of practical work andindependent projects This gives students the chance to design and conduct scientificresearch as well as to document and present their results orally and in writing (particularlyin English)

Career opportunities Graduates of this programme will have acquired the field-specificacademic techniques as well as the communication skills necessary to publicly present theresults of scientific research They may also gain international experience by spending onesemester abroad The masters programme qualifies students for work in academe andallows them to pursue a PhD in the areas of biochemistry biotechnology molecularbiology molecular genetics natural material chemistry structural biology and cell biologyeither at the FSU or at other universities in Germany and abroad Graduates are also wellequipped for positions in related industries especially biotechnology and administrativework

Admission requirements

A Bachelor of Science degree or a comparable academic qualification in the field ofbiology biochemistry of at least three years duration as well as a special professionalqualification

In order to get an admission the applicants bachelors degree shall be concludedabove-average grades equal to a 19 or higher in the German university grading system

Applicants of other study fields or with a final grade worse than 19 but at least 23 andwhich meet the application requirements according with Section 2 and the applicationcriteria are otherwise fulfilled may be admitted if the application documents demonstrat aparticular suitability for the masters programme Biochemistry

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English language skills need not be proved

Proof of a minimum of at least 60 credit points in the natural sciences subjects ofbiochemistry genetics and cell biology or in other molecular subjects

Application documents

You have to send by post (please see also the step-by-step explanation)

Signed online application form Application for Admission at the Friedrich SchillerUniversity Jena to the Masters Programme (generated automatically at the end ofthe online application)

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You have to upload online (please see also the step-by-step explanation)

Motivation letter (in which you descibe your intention to pursue graduate studies inthe field of your choice)

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Curriculum vitae including complete contact information educational backgroundand professional experience

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Optionally Proof of academic achievements (scholarly work publications researchexperience travel abroad for the purpose of study or research)

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Optionally Proof of relevant professional experience (biology lab worker industrialexperience etc)School education

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Your secondary school leaving certificate (baccalaureacuteat high school diploma etc)University education

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All previous university degrees (Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science etc) ifavailable before the application deadline - otherwise please make a note of theanticipated date of issue

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The corresponding transcripts for each degree including your cumulative gradepoint average (minimum requirement is the proof of credits of the term before last)

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For foreign Bachelor degrees Proof of the grading system used by the universityLanguage proficiency proof

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Optional Proof of proficiency in EnglishSpecial requirements for international applicants

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APS certificate applicants with a Chinese Mongolian or Vietnamese degreebull College Entrance Examination Iran (since 2011 no college entrance examinationbut pre-university year) Republic of Korea (Scholastic Ability Test)

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Additional information on the application documents and procedure is available hereContact persons for general questions (applicationenrolment process frameworkconditions)

Master Service Centre

Contact person for subject-related questions

Prof Dr Berit JungnickelProfessorship for CellbiologyInstitute of Biochemistry and BiophysicsChair of BiochemistryHans-Knoell-Str 2

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07745 JenaGERMANY

E-mail masterbiochemistry[at]uni-jenade URL httpwwwcellbiologyuni-jenadecmsindexphpaktuelles

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MSc Chemistry of Materials

MSc Chemistry of Materials

Faculty Faculty of Chemistry and Earth Science

Type research-oriented

Language of instruction English

Starting date only in winter semester (October)

Application period

1 April - 31 MayAttention The application deadline for winter semester 201819 is extended to July15th

Open to students with the undergraduate studies in Bachelor of Science or equivalentacademic qualification in chemistry physics materials science or closely related fields

Programme summary The international study programme Chemistry of Materials isresearch-oriented and provides based on the education in a qualified undergraduatedegree programme the ability to work independently in a modern interdisciplinary field atthe interface between chemistry physics and materials science The study programmeprovides extensive knowledge of synthesis chemistry and the properties of novel functionalmaterials the entire spectrum from the molecule via nanoscale materials to the bulkmaterials will be discussed A particular focus is given on advanced methods of industrialmaterials synthesis and chemical processing such as nanomaterials thin filmsmacromolecular materials glasses and ceramics and materials for energy In these fieldsboth extensive experimental-analytical skills and computer simulation from atomistic tomeso and macroscopic length scale are of particular interest

Special features The english study programme is designed for national and foreignstudents interested in international curriculum Due to its interdisciplinary- as well as istresearch-orientation the study programmes fulfills the need for qualified graduates in thebroad field of materials chemistry and in particular of nanotechnology Furthermore theprogramme encourages exchange of students ideas and culture allowing the spread oftheir expertise Global issues in renewable energy optics and photonics health and agingtransportation and information and data processing are addressed

Career opportunities The MSc study programme Chemistry of Materials is stronglyresearched oriented The graduates will be primarily employed in companies involved inmaterials chemistry research and development but also in quality assurance and controlas well as in sustainability assessment facilities Alternatively (high-performed) graduatescan pursue a scientific career and participiate in one of the PhD programmes of theFriedrich Schiller University Jena Due to its modularity and its focus on current researchtopics the study programme could be designed individually by choosing either an analyticalor computational focus

Application requirements

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A Bachelor of Science or a comparable academic qualification in chemistryphysics chemical engineering or other related fields (eg Materials Science) if thetotal ECTS points of 60 in physics and chemistry are achieved

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In order to be admitted the bachelors degree should have been completed with thegrade good (equal to a 25 in the German grading system)

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English language skills corresponding to level B2 are requiredbull In special cases alternative degree equivalencies will be considered and admissionwill include stipulations depending on their academic degree

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You have to send by post (please see also the step-by-step explanation)

Signed online application form Application for Admission at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena to the Masters

programme (generated automatically at the end of the online application)bull

You have to upload online (please see also the step-by-step explanation)

Motivation letter (in which you descibe your intention to pursue graduate studies inthe field of your choice max 500 words)

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Curriculum vitae including complete contact information educational backgroundand professional experience

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If available Proof of personal scientific experience (scientific work publicationsresearch activita research and studies stay abroad)

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If available Proof of relevant work (industry activity etc)School education

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Your secondary school leaving certificate (baccalaureacuteat high school diploma etc)University education

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All previous university degrees (Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science etc) ifavailable before the application deadline - otherwise please make a note of theanticipated date of issue

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The corresponding transcripts for each degree including your cumulative gradepoint average (minimum requirement is the proof of credits of the term before last)

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For foreign Bachelor degrees Proof of the grading system used by the universityLanguage proficiency proof

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Proof of proficiency in English (Level B2)Special requirements for international applicants

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APS certificate applicants with a Chinese Mongolian or Vietnamese degreebull College Entrance Examination Iran (since 2011 no college entrance examinationbut pre-university year) Republic of Korea (Scholastic Ability Test)

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Programme regulations (will be here shortly)Examination regulations (will be here shortly)Module catalogueStandard curriculum

Contact persons for general questions (applicationenrolment process frameworkconditions)

Master Service Centre

Contact person for subject-related questions

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Prof Dr Lothar WondraczekMaster programme CoordinatorOtto-Schott-Institute of Materials ResearchLaboratory of Glass ScienceFraunhoferstraszlige 607743 JenaGermany

E-mail Phone +49 3641 948504Fax +49 3641948502

Dr Lenka MuumlllerStudent CounselorE-mail Phone +49 3641 948509

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MSc Economics

MSc Economics

Faculty Faculty of Economics and Business Administration

Type consecutive research-oriented

Languages of instruction English

Starting date only in winter semester

Application period 1 April - 15 July

Open to students with undergraduate studies in Bachelor oder equivalent in businessadministration or economics with at least 180 credit points (or which takes at least threeyears to complete)

Programme summary The Master of Science in Economics teaches students the skillsneeded to thoroughly analyze economic issues and problems understand and apply therelevant academic theory and use the correct formal and empirical methods This in turnwill allow them to find creative approaches to problem solving and predict the political andsocial consequences of economic activity

To this end students will acquire profound knowledge in theoretically empirically andpolitically oriented economics as well as in one of the following specialization areas

Innovation and Changebull Economics and Strategybull World Economybull Public Economicsbull Quantitative Macroeconomicsbull Regional Dynamicsbull General Economicsbull

At least 56 credits must be earned in the area selected Each specialization area includescore courses that must be taken by all students and optional courses from which they maychoose

Special features This programme can be completed in two years of full-time study Itincludes basic courses a specialization area and a masters thesis The basic coursesinclude the following required courses

Group Dynamics Moderation and Presentationbull Empirical Methodsbull Approaches to Economic Sciencebull

The masters thesis must be written in the students specialization area and should focuson one of the facultys primary research topics

Career opportunities After graduating from this programme students will be prepared fora variety of jobs and fields of work including leading or advisory positions in bankingcorporations universities and research institutes ministries and private foundations

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MSc Economics

MSc Economics

Faculty Faculty of Economics and Business Administration

Type consecutive research-oriented

Languages of instruction English

Starting date only in winter semester

Application period 1 April - 15 July

Open to students with undergraduate studies in Bachelor oder equivalent in businessadministration or economics with at least 180 credit points (or which takes at least threeyears to complete)

Programme summary The Master of Science in Economics teaches students the skillsneeded to thoroughly analyze economic issues and problems understand and apply therelevant academic theory and use the correct formal and empirical methods This in turnwill allow them to find creative approaches to problem solving and predict the political andsocial consequences of economic activity

To this end students will acquire profound knowledge in theoretically empirically andpolitically oriented economics as well as in one of the following specialization areas

Innovation and Changebull Economics and Strategybull World Economybull Public Economicsbull Quantitative Macroeconomicsbull Regional Dynamicsbull General Economicsbull

At least 56 credits must be earned in the area selected Each specialization area includescore courses that must be taken by all students and optional courses from which they maychoose

Special features This programme can be completed in two years of full-time study Itincludes basic courses a specialization area and a masters thesis The basic coursesinclude the following required courses

Group Dynamics Moderation and Presentationbull Empirical Methodsbull Approaches to Economic Sciencebull

The masters thesis must be written in the students specialization area and should focuson one of the facultys primary research topics

Career opportunities After graduating from this programme students will be prepared fora variety of jobs and fields of work including leading or advisory positions in bankingcorporations universities and research institutes ministries and private foundations

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Application requirements Please read the notes on the application published by theadmission committee itself in the first place

Applicants must have completed a bachelors degree or equivalent in businessadministration or economics that takes three years or more (full-time) andor in which atleast 180 credit points (according to the European Credit Transfer System) were earnedYour grade point average must be 25 or higher (German and US systems) At least 22credits must have been completed in economics 6 credits in mathematics and 6 credits instatistics

Alternatively graduates from economics geography can gain admission to the programmeif they meet academic requirements Such admission is valid only for the specialisationReginal Dynamics as part of an individual study curriculum

Prospective students can check their proficiency with a self-assessment-test The result isirrelevant for the application decition

It is mandatory to show an English proficiency proof at the level B2 of the CommonEuropean Framework of Reference for Languages Most German applicants should beable to demonstrate this by submitting their high school diploma which must contain proofof at least five years of high-school-level English classes

Alternatively applicants can submit an official test score report from one of the followingexaminations

Level B2bull IELTS 60bull TOEFL 90 (IBT)bull

or they submit a certificate by their university confirming that their previous studyprogramme has been taught entirely in English

International Office (Service for international students)httpwwwwiwiuni-jenadeinternational

Application documents

You have to send by post (please see also the step-by-step explanation)

Signed online application form Application for Admission at the Friedrich SchillerUniversity Jena to the Masters Programme (generated automatically at the end ofthe online application)

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You have to upload online (please see also the step-by-step explanation)

Motivation letter (in which you descibe your intention to pursue graduate studies inthe field of your choice)

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Curriculum vitae including complete contact information educational backgroundand professional experience

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Optionally Proof of academic achievements (scholarly work publications researchexperience travel abroad for the purpose of study or research)

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Optionally Proof of relevant professional experience (biology lab worker industrialexperience etc)Supplementary document

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Proof of achievements during your previous study programme and choice ofspecialization (click on the link print the document complete and scan it and thenupload it in the online application system)School education

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Your secondary school leaving certificate (baccalaureacuteat high school diploma etc)University education

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All previous university degrees (Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science etc) ifavailable before the application deadline - otherwise please make a note of theanticipated date of issue

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The corresponding transcripts for each degree including your cumulative gradepoint average (minimum requirement is the proof of credits of the term before last)

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For foreign Bachelor degrees Proof of the grading system used by the universityLanguage proficiency proof

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Proof of proficiency in English (see the note on the application requirements above)Special requirements for international applicants

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APS certificate applicants with a Chinese Mongolian or Vietnamese degreebull College Entrance Examination Iran (since 2011 no college entrance examinationbut pre-university year) Republic of Korea (Scholastic Ability Test)

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Additional information on the application documents and procedure is available here

Contact persons for general questions (applicationenrolment process frameworkconditions)

Master Service Centre

Contact person for subject related questions

PD Dr Markus PascheFriedrich-Schiller-University JenaFaculty of Economics and Business AdministrationChair for MacroeconomicsCarl-Zeiszlig-Str 307743 JenaGERMANY

Email markuspasche[at]uni-jenadePhone +49 3641 943214Fax +49 3641 943213

URLhttpwwwwiwissuni-jenadeenStudentsStudy+ProgrammesMaster+of+Science+EconomicsMaster+Programme+in+Economicshtml

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MSc Evolution Ecology and Systematics

MSc Evolution Ecology and Systematics

Faculty Faculty of Biological Sciences

Type of programme research-oriented

Languages of instruction English and German (can be studied completely in English)

Starting date only in winter term

Application period 1 April - 31 May

Open to students with undergraduate studies in Bachelor or equivalent in biology orrelated scientific fields

Programme summary The objective of the Master of Science in Evolution Ecology andSystematics is to teach students substantially more advanced knowledge of evolutionaryprocesses on various organizational levels from the individual to the ecosystem Aspecialization in the fields of Systematic Zoology Evolution and Biodiversity of Plants orEcology is possible The primary focus of Systematic Zoology and Evolution andBiodiversity of Plants is the modern analysis of systematics as a direct illustration ofevolutionary processes In Ecology focus is placed on the analysis of highly complexsystems on the levels of populations metapopulations and ecosystems

Special features The MSc Evolution Ecology and Systematics offers a great deal ofpractical work and independent projects in organismic biology A special focus is onzoological and botanical species knowledge and taxonomy biodiversity as well as onadvanced statistical training This gives students the chance to design and conductscientific research as well as to document and present their results orally and in writing(particularly in English)

Career opportunitiesGraduates of this programme will have acquired the field-specificacademic techniques as well as the communication skills necessary to publicly present theresults of scientific research They may also gain international experience by spending onesemester abroad The masters programme qualifies students for work in academe andallows them to pursue a PhD in the areas of zoology botany systematics ecologyevolution biology and functional biodiversity research either at the FSU or at otheruniversities in Germany and abroad

Application requirements Applicants must hold a bachelors degree or a comparableacademic qualification in the field of of biology or a field recognized as equivalent to itAdmission decisions will be based on a number of criteria including your grade pointaverage and letter of motivation Solid knowledge of the English language is essential

Application documents

You have to send by post (please see also the step-by-step explanation)

Signed online application form Application for Admission at the Friedrich SchillerUniversity Jena to the Masters Programme (generated automatically at the end ofthe online application)

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You have to upload online (please see also the step-by-step explanation)

Curriculum vitae including complete contact information educational backgroundand professional experience

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Motivation letter in which you describe your intention to pursue graduate studies inthe field of your choice

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Proof of academic achievements (scholarly work publications research experiencetravel abroad for the purpose of study or research)

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Proof of relevant professional experience (biology lab worker industrial experienceetc)

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School educationbull Your secondary school leaving certificate (baccalaureacuteat high school diploma etc)University education

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All previous university degrees (Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science etc) ifavailable before the application deadline - otherwise please make a note of theanticipated date of issueThe corresponding transcripts for each degree includingyour cumulative grade point average (minimum requirement is the proof of credits ofthe term before last)

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For foreign Bachelor degrees Proof of the grading system used by the universityLanguage proficiency proof

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Optional Proof of proficiency in Englishbull Special requirements for international applicantsAPS certificateapplicants with a Chinese Mongolian or Vietnamese degree

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College Entrance Examination Iran (since 2011 no college entranceexamination but pre-university year) Republic of Korea (Scholastic AbilityTest)

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Additional information on the application documents and procedure is available here

Contact persons for general questions (applicationenrolment process frameworkconditions)

Master Service CentreFriedrich Schiller University JenaZwaetzengasse 307743 JenaGERMANY

Email master[at]uni-jenadePhone +49 3641 931126Fax +49 3641 931128

Contact persons for subject-related questions

Prof Dr Stefan HalleSpecialization EcologyInstitute of Ecology and EvolutionDornburger Str 15907743 Jena

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GERMANY

Email ecology[at]uni-jenadePhone +49 3641 949401Fax +49 3641 949402

Prof Dr Frank HellwigSpecialization Evolution and Biodiversity of PlantsInstitute of Ecology and EvolutionPhilosophenweg 1607743 JenaGERMANY

Email FrankHellwig[at]uni-jenadePhone +49 3641 949251Fax +49 3641 949252

Prof Dr Martin FischerSpecialization Systematic ZoologyInstitute of Evolutionary BiologyErbertstraszlige 107743 JenaGERMANY

Email MartinFischer[at]uni-jenadePhone +49 3641 - 949140Fax +49 3641 - 949142

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MSc Mathematics

MSc Mathematics

Faculty Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science

Departments Institute of Mathematics

Type research-oriented

Language of instruction English

Starting date winter semester (October) and summer semester (April)

Application period

summer term 1 December - 15 January

winter termInternational applicants 1 April - 15 JulyGerman applicants 1 April - 15 September

Open to students with degrees in mathematics or similar disciplines

Programme summary The diversity and complexity of the problems to whichmathematics can serve as part of the solution calls for the mastery of basic mathematicaltheories and techniques as well as the ability to independently learn and apply skills inother areas as needed The goal of this programme is to prepare students for their futurecareers

Special features Students may opt to specialize in one of the following areas(corresponding to the University of Jenas own unique research profile)

Algebrabull Calculusbull Geometrybull Numerical Analysisbull Optimizationbull Probability and Statisticsbull Scientific Computingbull Theoretical Computer Sciencebull

Career opportunities Graduates of this programme will be able to demonstrate tenacityand a high level of stress resistance in completing difficult tasks abilities which employersparticularly value Typical employment sectors include insurance banking universitiesresearch institutions consulting and data processing

Application requirements Applicants should hold a bachelor or equivalent degree withabove-average grades

Proficiency in at least one advanced programming language is required You arenot required to provide proof

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A high level of language proficiency in English is required This can bedemonstrated in either of the following ways

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An official test score at the Level B2 of the Common European Frameworkof Reference for Languages (eg IELTS TOEFL) or equivalent

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A secondary school leaving qualification which entitles you to enter highereducation (Abitur baccalaureacuteat high school diploma A-Levels etc) statingthat you took English lessons for at least 4 years in the upper levelseniorclasses

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International students who do not already have knowledge of German of at least an CEFRlevel A22 are required to choose German as a foreign language as their minor subjectFor these students an individual study plan will be drawn up by the University LanguageCenter

Application documents

You have to send by post (please see also the step-by-step explanation)

Signed online application form Application for Admission at the Friedrich SchillerUniversity Jena to the Masters Programme (generated automatically at the end ofthe online application)

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You have to upload online (please see also the step-by-step explanation)

Motivation letter in which you describe your intention to pursue graduate studies inthe field of your choice

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Curriculum vitae including complete contact information educational backgroundand professional experienceSchool education

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Your secondary school leaving certificate (baccalaureacuteat high school diploma etc)University education

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All previous university degrees (Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science etc) ifavailable before the application deadline - otherwise please make a note of theanticipated date of issue

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The corresponding transcripts for each degree including your cumulative gradepoint average (minimum requirement is the proof of credits of the term before last)

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For foreign Bachelor degrees Proof of the grading system used by the universityLanguage proficiency proof

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German proficiency proof (if available)bull Proof of proficiency in English at the Level B2 of the Common European Frameworkof Reference for Languages (for details see above Application requirements)Special requirements for international applicants

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APS certificate applicants with a Chinese Mongolian or Vietnamese degreebull College Entrance Examination Iran (since 2011 no college entrance examinationbut pre-university year) Republic of Korea (Scholastic Ability Test)

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Additional information on application documents and procedure is available here

Contact persons for general questions (applicationenrolment process frameworkconditions)

Master Service Centre

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Contact person for subject related questions

PD Dr Christian RichterInstitute of MathematicsErnst-Abbe-Platz 207743 JenaGERMANY

Email christianrichter[at]uni-jenadePhone +49 3641 - 946110Fax +49 3641 - 946102

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MSc Medical Photonics

MSc Medical Photonics

Faculty Faculty of Medicine Faculty of Physics and Astronomy Faculty of Chemistry andEarth Sciences

Type research-oriented

Language of instruction English

Starting date only in winter semester (October)

Application period 1 April - 15 July

Open to students with the undergraduate studies in Bachelor of Science or equivalentacademic qualification in chemistry physics biology biochemistrymolecular biology orclosely related fields state exam in medicine

Programme summary Aim of the masters course in Medical Photonics is to preparestudents for scientific and research-oriented careers within the field of Medical Optics andPhotonics and to provide the foundation for further academic programmes As a student ofthis master programme you will gain deeper theoretical methodical and systematicalinsights into branches of biology medicine mathematics chemistry and physics At thesame time you will gather the necessary experimental skills for doing research in the fieldof Medical Photonics During your studies you will have the possibility to get specializedtraining in various subfields of MedicalPhotonics such as microscopy spectroscopy anddiagnostics as well as clinical applications of these techniques

Special features Adjustment modules offered at the beginning of the master programmeaim at complementing your knowledge in the neighboring disciplines Modules in this blockimpart knowledge in human biology mathematics physics and chemistry Additionalmodules will give you training in basic skills such as programming statistics and imageprocessing which is fundamental to all other modules Moreover elective courses in the2nd and 3rd semester will allow you to focus in more depth on special topics of MedicalPhotonics All courses are complemented by exercises and practical training in student andresearch laboratories All theoretical and practical modules are organized jointly by thefaculties of medicine physics and astronomy chemistry and earth sciences and extramuralresearch institutes All courses and examinations will be held in English

Career opportunities The MSc Medical Photonics programme will provide you with thenecessary knowledge and practical skills to work in the interdisciplinary field of MedicalPhotonics The program will facilitate you to use and develop optical methods in biomedicalresearch and in clinical practice Graduates of the MSc Medical Photonics will haveexcellent prospects in finding a job at technology-related companies in optics medicaltechnology or life sciences These branches are predicted to experience a lack in skilledspecialists in the near future Alternatively graduates can pursue a scientific career andparticipate in one of the PhD programmes of the Friedrich-Schiller-University JenaMedical doctors can use the master programme to gain insight into optical and photonictechniques and to qualify for MDPhD programmes of the Medical Faculty

Application requirements

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A Bachelor of Science or a comparable academic qualification in chemistryphysics biology biochemistrymolecular biology or closely related fields state examin human medicine

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In order to get admission the bachelors degree should have been concluded withthe grade good (equal to a 25 in the German grading system)

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English language skills are required but need not to be provedbull

Application documents

You have to send by post (please see also the step-by-step explanation)

Signed online application form Application for Admission at the Friedrich SchillerUniversity Jena to the Masters Programme (generated automatically at the end ofthe online application)

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You have to upload online (please see also the step-by-step explanation)

Motivation letter (in which you describe your intention to pursue graduate studies inthe field of your choice max 500 words)

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Curriculum vitae including complete contact information educational backgroundand professional experience

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if there are Proof of personal scientific performances (scientific work publicationsresearch activity research and studies stay abroad)

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if there are Proof of a relevant performed work (industry activity etc)School education

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Your secondary school leaving certificate (baccalaureacuteat high school diploma etc)University education

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All previous university degrees (Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science etc) ifavailable before the application deadline - otherwise please make a note of theanticipated date of issueThe corresponding transcripts for each degree includingyour cumulative grade point average (minimum requirement is the proof of credits ofthe term before last)

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For foreign Bachelor degrees Proof of the grading system used by the universityLanguage proficiency proof

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Optional Proof of proficiency in EnglishSpecial requirements for international applicants

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APS certificate applicants with a Chinese Mongolian or Vietnamese degreebull College Entrance Examination Iran (since 2011 no college entrance examinationbut pre-university year) Republic of Korea (Scholastic Ability Test)

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Additional information on the application documents and procedure is available here

Contact persons for general questions (applicationenrolment process frameworkconditions)

Master Service Centre

Contact persons for subject related questions

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Dr Holger BabovskyCoordinator Master programme

Tel + 49 3641 933623E-Mail holgerbabovsky[at]uni-jenade

Prof Dr Christoph BiskupBiomolecular Photonics GroupJena University HospitalNonnenplan 407743 JenaGermany

E-Mail christophbiskup[at]uni-jenadeTel +49 3641 9397800Fax +49 3641 9397802

URL httpwwwmedphouniklinikum-jenade

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MSc Microbiology

MSc Microbiology

Faculty Faculty of Biology and Pharmacy

Institute Institute of Applied and Ecological Microbiology

Type consecutive research-oriented

Language of instruction English

Starting date only in winter term (October)

Application period 1 April - 31 May

Open to students with undergraduate studies in Bachelor oder equivalent Biology orrelated fields of science

Programme summary The Master of Science in Microbiology is a scientific-biologicalstudy course based on fundamental research with a special focus on Microbiology in its fulldiversity This covers phylogeny physiology cell and molecular biology of organisms fromall three domains of life

The programme is interdisciplinary in nature and includes modules at external researchinstitutes such as the Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology(Hans Knoumlll Institute) the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology and cooperation withrelevant biotechnology corporations

Special features Compared to other locations providing microbiology studies in GermanyJena can boast two unique selling points

The great number of non-university research facilities intensely involved in theuniversity education as well as in many cooperative projects

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The great number of biotechnology companies conducting research in Jena and yetwith close ties to their parent companies elsewhere making cooperation innationwide research projects a reality

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Career opportunities Graduates of the MSc in Microbiology are well prepared forresearch-oriented positions at universities private research institutes and privatecompanies Potential fields of work include

Research and developmentbull Pharmaceutical industry und biotechnology corporationsbull Food industrybull Chemical industrybull Hospital research laboratoriesbull Public administration (health authorities)bull Teachingbull Professional and trade organizationsbull

Students holding an MSc in Microbiology from the University of Jena are qualified topursue doctoral studies particularly in the fields of biology microbiology bioinformatics

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biochemistry cellular biology medical microbiology and biological-geological studies bothat the University of Jena (such as at the Jena School for Microbial Communication and athigher education institutions around the world

Application requirements Students must apply for admission to the Master of Science inMicrobiology programme Students should include a letter of motivation (Whymicrobiology Why Jena) with the application materials Knowledge of the Englishlanguage is desirable

Application documents

You have to send by post (please see also the step-by-step explanation)

Signed online application form Application for Admission at the Friedrich SchillerUniversity Jena to the Masters Programme (generated automatically at the end ofthe online application)

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You have to upload online (please see also the step-by-step explanation)

Motivation letter (in which you describe your intention to pursue graduate studies inthe field of your choice)

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Curriculum vitae including complete contact information educational backgroundand professional experience

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if there are Proof of personal scientific performances (scientific work publicationsresearch activity research and studies stay abroad)

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if there are Proof of a relevant performed work (industry activity etc)

School education

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Your secondary school leaving certificate (baccalaureacuteat high school diploma etc)University education

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All previous university degrees (Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science etc) ifavailable before the application deadline - otherwise please make a note of theanticipated date of issue

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The corresponding transcripts for each degree including your cumulative gradepoint average (minimum requirement is the proof of credits of the term before last)

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For foreign bachelor degrees Proof of the grading system used by the universityLanguage proficiency proof

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Optional Proof of proficiency in EnglishSpecial requirements for international applicants

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APS certificate applicants with a Chinese Mongolian or Vietnamese degreebull College Entrance Examination Iran (since 2011 no college entrance examinationbut pre-university year) Republic of Korea (Scholastic Ability Test)

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Additional information on the application documents and procedure is available here

Contact persons for general questions (applicationenrolment process frameworkconditions)

Master Service Centre

Contact person for subject related questions

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Prof Dr Erika KotheInstitute of MicrobiologyMicrobial CommunicationNeugasse 2507743 JenaGERMANY

Email erikakothe[at]uni-jenadePhone +49 3641 949291Fax +49 3641 949292

Dr Katrin KrauseStudy consultingMicrobial CommunicationEmail katrinkrause[at]uni-jenadePhone +49 3641 949399

URL wwwmsc-microbiouni-jenadecms

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MSc Molecular Medicine

MSc Molecular Medicine

Faculty Faculty of Medicine

Type consecutivenon-consecutive (depending on your previous field of studies)research-oriented

Language of instruction English

Starting date only in winter semester (October)

Application period 1 April - 31 May

Open to students with the undergraduate studies in

Consecutive programme Bachelor oder equivalent in biochemistry molecularbiology and closely related fields International and domestic applicants welcome

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Further education programme medicine Graduates of a degree programme inhuman medicine who have passed the first German medical examination can earnthe title Master of Science in two semesters This option is not recommended forthose who hold a medical degree from a country other than the Federal Republic ofGermany Enrollment is only possible if applicants can prove the equivalency oftheir knowledge in those fields of natural science relevant to this mastersprogramme

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Programme summary The Master of Science in Molecular Medicine primarily focuses onbiomedical issues and examines those using methods and experimental approaches fromthe fields of molecular biology biochemistry cell biology and physiology The skillsacquired in this programme can be used in biomedical research and medicalbiotechnology This degree programme meets the quickly growing need in the field ofmolecular and biomedical research for scholars with basic knowledge of medicine andnatural science

Extensive laboratory experiments the goal of which is to teach students modernexperimental methods are a major part of this degree programme In addition studentswork at two or three different institutions and thus familiarize themselves with a variety ofresearch methods currently in use This part of the programme also trains the studentsability to independently apply the methods about which they have read in the courseliterature

Special features Particular emphasis will be placed on current research results inmolecular pathology and molecular pharmacology A wide range of specialized disciplinesallows students to become familiar not only with the work in a clinic (through residencies atintensive care units and in other positions working with patients) but also with specificmodern methods in molecular biology for pure and applied research

Career opportunities Graduates of the MSc in Molecular Medicine will find anever-expanding range of career opportunities available to them including positions inbiological research institutes clinics biotechnology companies and state authorities

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One key area of work is pharmaceutical research This branch is predicted to experienceenormous growth in the near future Based on innovative pure research results entirelynew substances are being used to treat neurodegenerative oncological infectious andcardiovascular diseases People with expertise taught in this degree programme aretherefore urgently sought by companies in this field

Physicians who earn the MSc Molecular Medicine as an additional qualification createnew career paths in clinical research This includes intensive research during theirpostgraduate education (connected periods of research during their training to become aspecialist) research positions with flexible working hours (100 independent research or50 independent research and 50 clinical work) and other opportunities such asresearch groups or professorships

Application requirements A Bachelor of Science degree or a comparable academicqualification in the field of biochemistry molecular biology and closely related fields of atleast three years duration In order to get an admission the applicants bachelors degreeshall be concluded above-average grades equal to at least 25 or higher in the Germanuniversity grading system English language skilles at the level B2 of the CommonEuropean Framework of Reference for Languages (IELTS 50 TOEFL 80 IBT) highlyrecommended a proficiency proof however is not mandatory Only 30 students will beadmitted each year If the number of applicants exceeds the number of slots available theselection procedure will be based on a ranking of specific criterias (grade point averageacademic achievements letter of motivation etc)

Medical school graduates will receive credit for their previous studies in relevantdisciplines

Application documents

You have to send by post (please see also the step-by-step explanation)

Signed online application form Application for Admission at the Friedrich SchillerUniversity Jena to the Masters Programme (generated automatically at the end ofthe online application)

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You have to upload online (please see also the step-by-step explanation)

Motivation letter (in which you describe your intention to pursue graduate studies inthe field of your choice)

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Curriculum vitae including complete contact information educational backgroundand professional experience

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if there are Proof of personal scientific performances (scientific work publicationsresearch activity research and studies stay abroad)

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if there are Proof of a relevant performed work (industry activity etc)School education

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Your secondary school leaving certificate (baccalaureacuteat high school diploma etc)University education

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All previous university degrees (Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science etc) ifavailable before the application deadline - otherwise please make a note of theanticipated date of issueThe corresponding transcripts for each degree includingyour cumulative grade point average (minimum requirement is the proof of credits ofthe term before last)

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For foreign Bachelor degrees Proof of the grading system used by the universityLanguage proficiency proof

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Optional Proof of proficiency in EnglishSpecial requirements for international applicants

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APS certificate applicants with a Chinese Mongolian or Vietnamese degreebull College Entrance Examination Iran (since 2011 no college entrance examinationbut pre-university year) Republic of Korea (Scholastic Ability Test)

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Additional information on the application documents and procedure is available here

Contact persons for general questions (applicationenrolment process frameworkconditions)

Master Service Centre

Contact persons for subject related questions

Prof Dr Reinhard BauerEmail ReinhardBauer[at]mtiuni-jenadePhone +49 3641 9395636Fax +49 3641 9395602

Drmed Siegfried KrauseEmail SiegfriedKrause[at]meduni-jenadePhone +49 3641 9395635Fax +49 3641 9395602

Prof Dr Carsten HoffmannEmail CarstenHoffmann[at]uni-jenadePhone +49 3641 9395601Office hours by arrangement

Institute of Molecular Cell BiologyCenter of Molecular BiomedicineHans-Knoell-Straszlige 207745 JenaGERMANY

URL wwwzellbiologieuniklinikum-jenadezellbiologieenWelcome+pagehtml

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MSc Photonics

MSc Photonics

Faculty Faculty of Physics and Astronomy

Institute Abbe School of Photonics

Type research-oriented

Language of instruction English

Starting date only in winter semester

Application procedure Please note that applications for the MSc Photonics have tobe made directly via the Online-Application-Systeme of the Abbe School ofPhotonics

Open to students with undergraduate studies in Bachelor oder equivalent physicsoptics photonics chemistry as well as physical and engineering sciences with anextensive physics basic education

Programme summary The goal of this programme is to prepare students forresearch-oriented and science-based careers in optics and optical technologies and toprovide the foundation for further academic programmes within and outside of academiaStudents will gain profound knowledge of experimental and theoretical optics as well asspecialized training in various subfields of optics

Special features All courses and examinations are held in English Practical experience isintegrated into each of the first three semesters The research and practical componentscan be completed either at an institute of the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy externalresearch institutes or research-oriented companies in the field of physics

Career opportunities Graduates of the MSc Photonics have excellent prospectsIndustry currently lacks qualified employees so that students of the programme oftenreceive one or more job offer before completing the programme Graduates are oftensought for challenging and technically demanding positions not only in the fields of opticsand photonics but also in telecommunications and laser technology Alternativelygraduates can pursue a scientific career eg a PhD at the Graduate School of Photonics

Application requirements

The Bachelor programme should have a minimum grade point average of good (20 inGerman system) or better Proficiency in the English language must be demonstrated Astatement of purpose of no more than 500 typed words on ones motivation andqualification for this degree programme and area of specialization In addition to thestandard application materials a CV which applicants list all relevant internships activitiesand experiences should be electronically submitted Admission is limited If there are moreapplicants than study positions available applicants will be chosen by an ExaminationCommittee according to the following

middot Grade point average

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middot Statement of purpose

middot Subject-relevant work experience internships references and publications

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Contact persons for general questions (enrolment process framework conditions)

Master Service Centre

Contact person for subject related questions and questions on the applicationprocess

Abbe School of Photonics

Email master-asp[at]uni-jenadePhone +49 3641 9-47963Fax +49 3641 9-47966

URL wwwaspuni-jenade

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MSc Molecular Life Sciences

MSc Molecular Life Sciences

Faculty Faculty of Biology and Pharmacy

Type of programme research-oriented

Languages of instruction English

Starting date only in winter term (October)

Application period 1 April - 31 May

Open to students with undergraduate studies in Bachelor oder equivalent biologybiochemistry molecular biology or related scientific fields

Programme summary Students in this masters programme will learn to conductindependent academic work in the modern interdisciplinary field of Molecular LifeSciences Key issues in genetics cell and developmental biology will be discussed andcritically analyzed The primary focus of these analyses is - in both a theoretical and apractical sense - molecular network analyses on various levels (genomic proteomic andmetabolomic)

In the first year of the programme students will already take three advanced courses fromthe areas of developmental biology cell biology molecular genetics system biology andbiophysics in addition to the core courses required for all students In the second yearstudents will gain more profound knowledge and understanding of a specialization area oftheir choice by completing both an internship focusing on methods and directed research ina project internship

Special features The MSc Molecular Life Sciences offers a great deal of practical workand independent projects This gives students the chance to design and conduct scientificresearch as well as to document and present their results orally and in writing (particularlyin English)

Career opportunitiesAfter completing this programme graduates are qualified forpositions in related industries especially biotechnology They may also choose to pursueadditional academic qualifications (PhD) such as in the areas of bioinformaticsbiochemistry developmental biology evolution biology genetics microbiology molecularmedicine molecular biology system biology and cell biology PhD programmes in thesefields are offered by the Friedrich Schiller University as well as many other universities inGermany and abroad

Application requirements Applicants must hold a bachelors degree in the field ofbiology biochemistry molecular biology or a field recognized as equivalent to one ofthese Admissions decisions will be based on a number of criteria including your gradepoint average and letter of motivation Knowledge of the English language is desirable

A limited number of students will be admitted to this programme each year If moreapplications are submitted than the number of spots available the Admissions Committeewill select students based on the following criteria in this order 1 Grade point average 2

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Academic achievements 3 Motivation 4 Practical experience

Application documents

You have to send by post (please see also the step-by-step explanation)

Signed online application form Application for Admission at the Friedrich SchillerUniversity Jena to the Masters Programme (generated automatically at the end ofthe online application)

bull

You have to upload online (please see also the step-by-step explanation)

Motivation letter (in which you descibe your intention to pursue graduate studies inthe field of your choice)

bull

Curriculum vitae including complete contact information educational backgroundand professional experience

bull

Proof of academic achievements (scholarly work publications research experiencetravel abroad for the purpose of study or research)

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Proof of relevant professional experience (biology lab worker industrial experienceetc)School education

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Your secondary school leaving certificate (baccalaureacuteat high school diploma etc)University education

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All previous university degrees (Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science etc) ifavailable before the application deadline - otherwise please make a note of theanticipated date of issueThe corresponding transcripts for each degree includingyour cumulative grade point average (minimum requirement is the proof of credits ofthe term before last)

bull

For foreign Bachelor degrees Proof of the grading system used by the universityLanguage proficiency proof

bull

Optional Proof of proficiency in EnglishSpecial requirements for international applicants

bull

APS certificate applicants with a Chinese Mongolian or Vietnamese degreebull College Entrance Examination Iran (since 2011 no college entrance examinationbut pre-university year) Republic of Korea (Scholastic Ability Test)

bull

Additional information on the application documents and procedure is available here

Contact persons for general questions (applicationenrolment process frameworkconditions)

Master Service CentreFriedrich Schiller University JenaZwaetzengasse 307743 JenaGERMANY

Email master[at]uni-jenadePhone +49 3641 931126Fax +49 3641 931128

Contact person for subject related questions

Prof Dr Maria MittagProfessorship for General Botany

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Friedrich Schiller University of JenaMattias-Schleiden-Institute of Genetics Bioinformatics and Molecular BotanyAm Planetarium 107743 JenaGERMANY

Phone +49 3641 949201Fax +49 3641 949202

URL wwwmastermlsuni-jenade

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