Coursework structure: Genetics and Developmental Biology (MGE)
The workload for this Master degree program is 120 ECTS credits. This corresponds to the planned study duration of four semesters. The program includes:
- One of the 2 alternative compulsory module groups (focal areas): Genetics and Molecular Pathology and Cell and Developmental Biology: 30 ECTS
- Elective module group Genetics and Developmental Biology: 30 ECTS
- Additional Scientific Qualifications (includes not yet completed courses from other focal areas as well as other modules or individual courses from Master study programs Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Molecular Plant Sciences, Chemistry, Bioinformatics and Biological Chemistry OR relevant soft skills, such as working in teams, academic English, presentation techniques, scientific writing, data management, processing and analysis, scientific project management, popularization of science, legal and ethical competencies, etc): 30 ECTS
- Master project and Defense: 30 ECTS
Recommended paths for the Master study program "Genetics and Developmental Biology" (MGE)
The recommended paths for Master study program "Genetics and Developmental Biology" at the Center for Molecular Biology are shown below (prerequisites for certain individual courses are marked in red). Please note: you should choose ONE of the alternative compulsory module groups (i.e., focal areas, marked in yellow) in order to specialize in the selected subject and to deepen your theoretical and practical knowledge in the respective subject. You may complement your studies by choosing additional relevant subjects within the Ausgewählte Gebiete der Biologie oder Chemie group.
Coursework structure of the Master study program "Genetics and Developmental Biology" (focal area "Genetics and Molecular Pathology")
Coursework structure of the Master study program "Genetics and Developmental Biology" (focal area "Cell and Developmental Biology")