Biochemistry

The Biochemistry program at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena is a full-time Master of Science degree taught in English and completed over 4 semesters in Jena. The program covers Biophysics, Molecular Biology, and Bioinformatics, with a focus on Biological Chemistry, Biophysics, Biochemistry, Theoretical Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Medicine, Genetics, and Botany. It is intended for graduates with a first professionally qualifying degree in Biochemistry or a related field equivalent to a 180-credit Bachelor’s degree.

Admission is without admission restriction and is available for the Winter Semester only. Applicants must demonstrate at least 60 credit points in Biochemistry and Biology with a molecular-subject component and a final grade of 1.9 or better; applicants with grades from 2.0 to 2.3 may be admitted if particular professional aptitude is established. Adequate command of English is essential. The application deadline for the 2026/2027 Winter Semester was May 31, and the application period was April 1 to May 31. Tuition fees are not specified in the provided text.