Program Overview

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Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Biochemistry

The bachelor's program in Biochemistry links chemistry and biology as well as traversing the interface between chemistry, biology, and medicine.

Key Data

• Type of Study: Full Time
• Standard Duration of Studies: 6 semesters (fulltime)
• Credits: 180 ECTS
• Main Locations: Garching, Weihenstephan (Freising)
• Application Period: Winter semester: 15.05. 15.07.
• Admission Category: Aptitude Assessment for Bachelor
• Start of Degree Program: Winter Semester (October)
• Costs:
  • Student Fees: 85.00
  • Tuition fees for international students
• Required Language Proficiency: German

Information on Degree Program

Program Profile

As the chemistry of life, biochemistry provides the link between biology and chemistry. Further, bioinformatics plays an ever greater role in modern biochemistry. Biochemists analyze the organization of cells and organisms at a molecular level. They analyze biochemical reaction mechanisms such as the intracellular transport of substances, cellular differentiation, signaling cascades, or cellular stress responses, as well as the molecular causes of illnesses. In addition, biochemists make use of the methods of chemistry, molecular biology, and physics.

For a comprehensive description of the program, please refer to the degree program documentation.

Which Further Expertise and Skills Will I Acquire?

As a graduate, you possess a solid fundamental knowledge of the central areas of biochemistry and of further relevant fields in organic and physical chemistry. In addition, you will have been able to advance and expand upon your knowledge of physics, mathematics, and informatics.

The interdisciplinary character of the program means that, in addition, you gain an insight into related fields in medicine and the life sciences. A research internship also provides you with an initial substantive insight into the anticipated practice of research and professional life. The program's discipline-specific content is accompanied by further modules that cultivate soft skills and develop your knowledge of scientific methods.

Which Professional Opportunities Can I Take Up with This Qualification?

For graduates of the bachelor's program in biochemistry, professional opportunities arise in pharmaceutical firms and biotechnology companies. Furthermore, fields in which biochemists are active extend to many areas that overlap with the natural sciences, from nutrition to administrative and organizational roles, as well as those in health care and media.

Program Structure

The first five semesters focus on conveying fundamental knowledge of the natural sciences as well as discipline-specific content in biochemistry and related areas.

Students complete an accompanying internship in which they can apply the knowledge they acquire. The program concludes with the bachelors thesis in the sixth semester.

In Detail:

• Module Catalog
• Program structure: Overview of modules

Language of Instruction

Required Language Skills for Admission:

You need sufficient German language skills if you wish to apply for this program. Evidence of your language proficiency has to be submitted before the end of the application deadline.

Language of Instruction:

The language of instruction for this program is German. Some courses may, however, be taught in English.

Information on Study Organization

• Information on exams
• Contact Examination Board
• Information on studying abroad

Fees for the Program

The tuition fees for international students from third countries for this degree program are 3,000 euros per semester.

Many international students can have their fees waived or receive scholarships to finance them.

Academic Regulations: Application, Studying, and Exams

• General Academic and Examination Regulations
• Academic and Examination Regulations
• All regulations and legal framework concerning studies

Application and Admission

Application Process

Admission requirements and the application procedure vary depending on the type of higher education entrance qualification you hold.

During the application period, you must apply through the application portal and upload your application documents.

Documents Required for the Online Application

• Higher Education Entrance Qualification
• Proof of German Language Proficiency
• Statement of purpose (Letter of Motivation)
• Complete and Current Résumé
• Passport
• if applicable: Proof of Internships or Professional Experience (optional)
• Preliminary Documentation (VPD) by uni-assist - for international applicants only

Documents Required for Enrollment

• Application for Enrollment (signed)
• Higher Education Entrance Qualification (authentic document)
• Most Current Photo (as for ID)
• Digital notification of your health insurance status from a German public health insurance provider (requested by applicant)

Application Deadlines

Application period for the winter semester: 15.05. 15.07.

Admission Process

Selection takes place through an aptitude assessment procedure. Aptitude assessment is a two-part procedure evaluating your ability to successfully manage the particular qualitative requirements of the bachelors program.

In the first stage, your overall secondary school grades, your grades in subject-specific courses, and any relevant practical experience or additional qualifications will be evaluated using a point system. Depending on the amount of points accumulated, applicants are either immediately admitted, rejected, or invited to an admissions interview.

Students who earned their higher education entrance qualification in a non-German language school in another country and whose native language is not German must take part in an admissions interview to assess their subject-specific language skills.

In Detail:

• Aptitude Assessment for Bachelor
• Aptitude Assessment Regulations