• An interest in the field of medicine (and all the associated areas such as laboratory work, etc.)
• An interest in fundamental research
• A desire to communicate and interact with fellow students and academics
• The ability to work well in a team
• The ability to work well in a laboratory

This degree program is particularly well-suited for graduates of biology, but graduates from other fields are very welcome (see the entrance requirements).

Proof of a bachelor’s degree in Biology or an equivalent degree from a higher education institution.

If you have not yet received your bachelor’s degree certificate by the application deadline, but have earned at least 135 credits in your bachelor’s program, you must apply by the set deadline with a transcript (certified copy issued by your university) of all coursework and exams completed to date, including your average grade to date.

Applicants who have not obtained a university entrance qualification at a German-speaking institution or a degree in a German-speaking course must provide proof of sufficient German language skills. These must correspond to level DSH-2 of the “German Language Proficiency Examination for Admission to Higher Education for Foreign Applicants” and must be demonstrated by the end of the first semester after enrollment at JGU.

Good to know: The legally binding basis for selection, admission and enrollment is the text of the entrance requirements as specified in Section 2 of the currently valid examination regulations and, where applicable, in the appendix.

You can find more information in the master’s degree program’s examination regulations.

The program director at JGU can give legally binding information on the examination regulations and the entrance requirements.

Program structure

Modules in the 1st semester

• Overview of the fundamentals of immunology including immunotherapeutic and clinical aspects as a basis for further application.
• Integration of the topic through key historical experiments and selected insights into current research developments.
• Practical application and understanding of central methods such as ELISA, FACS, and PCR including the evaluation and interpretation of the results in fundamental research and in a clinical context.

• Structure and function of proteins
• Database searches, sequence alignments, gene identification
• Genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics
• Molecular phylogenesis
• 3D representation of proteins
• Molecular modeling

Modules in the 2nd semester

• Overview and in-depth study into modern neuroscience in the context of human neurobiology, including clinically relevant diseases and modern therapies.
• Integration of the topic using primary literature on model systems, key experiments, model diseases, and the current status of neuroscience.
• Practical application of the neuroscientific methods learned in lectures and seminars through independent experiments in the lab, collecting practical experience, and evaluation and interpreting the results.

• Presentation of pathologies and pathogenetic mechanisms to illustrate the motivation and possibilities of modern medical research.
• Introduction to various research areas and medical topics with in-depth study through independent work and presentations.
• Insights into everyday laboratory work through focusing on specific issues, conducting practical work in groups, and applying corresponding methods.
• Teaching content from areas such as cardiology, oncology, internal medicine, human genetics, molecular medicine, immunology, tumor immunology, clinical chemistry, and dermatology with a focus on topics relevant for medical biologists.

Modules in the 3rd semester

• Safety in genetic engineering
• Systems medicine
• History, theory, and ethics of medicine
• Research internship (optional)
• Electronic programs for presenting and publishing (optional)
• Laboratory animal science (optional)
• Lectures from the field of medicine (optional)

• Practical laboratory skills and the theoretical background on a specific research topic.
• Independent planning and implementation of experiments including the analysis, interpretation, and presentation of results.
• Completing a lab internship on a specific topic, which can optionally serve as preparation for the master’s thesis.
• Documentation of the work by keeping a record and creating and presenting a poster.

Modules in the 4th semester

• Carrying out experimental scientific work in practical application.
• Composing an academic paper on a scientific topic of choice within the context of the master’s thesis.
• Presentation of the results (approx. 20 minutes) and oral defense including answering even marginal questions in a final examination lasting up to 45 minutes.

Stays abroad

Would you like to live abroad for a semester or a year? Do you want to learn another language and get to know a new culture? Or gain a different perspective on your particular subject? A stay abroad provides you with the perfect opportunity to achieve this and is possible with every degree program – either self-organized or by taking advantage of one of the popular exchange programs. This is made possible by various cooperation agreements and partnerships with foreign universities.

For more information on this topic, please visit our websites on studying abroad. Visit our student exchange platform for an overview of cooperating universities in your field.

This program of study does not require you to spend time abroad, but you nevertheless have the opportunity to do so.

Would you like to live abroad for a semester or a year? Do you want to learn another language and get to know a new culture? Or gain a different perspective on your particular subject? A stay abroad provides you with the perfect opportunity to achieve this and is possible with every degree program – either self-organized or by taking advantage of one of the popular exchange programs. This is made possible by various cooperation agreements and partnerships with foreign universities.

For more information on this topic, please visit our websites on studying abroad. Visit our student exchange platform for an overview of cooperating universities in your field.

This program of study does not require you to spend time abroad, but you nevertheless have the opportunity to do so.

Internships

Every semester includes corresponding laboratory classes. You will also complete a practical project lasting 3.5 months and prepare and present an academic poster.

In addition, there is a six-month international internship at an academic or private sector laboratory in the second year of study.

Voluntary internships are another good opportunity to obtain more in-depth insight into a professional field.

An internship allows you to discover whether everyday life in a particular occupation suits your career expectations and interests. You can gain qualifications for a professional field and acquire important professional and personal skills to start a career. An internship helps you both shape your career path, and mold the remainder of your course sequence – in particular by selecting specializations that suit your practical experience.

You can find further information and relevant internships on the Career Service website.

With a Master of Science in Biomedicine degree, you are optimally prepared for a variety of professional fields. In addition to university research, you will be a sought-after employee for the pharmaceutical industry in particular. Typical fields of employment for our graduates are:

• Research and development in the areas of medications, diagnostics, and medical devices
• Research and development in health products and nutrition
• Pharmaceutical industry, start-ups
• Academia
• Ministries in the health-care sector

Not sure what to do after graduation? Don’t worry!

A university degree generally does not prepare you for a single profession but qualifies you for a wide range of career paths – for example, in research, in a typical profession related to your field of study, or in one of many other academic fields.

This is why career orientation is also part of your studies. Gaining practical experience is key, and you can do so through internships, working student positions, part-time jobs or voluntary work, for example.

JGU’s Career Service will support you throughout the entire process with information, advice, workshops and numerous events – from career orientation and working on your profile and skills to finding your dream job and successfully applying for it.