- Degree
- Master of Science
- Master
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 4 semesters
- Location
- Regensburg
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Summer and Winter Semester
Area of study
Focus
Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biophysics, Botany, Ecology, Nature Conservation, Biodiversity, Evolution, Zoology, Genetics, Microbiology, Cell and Development Biology, Neurobiology
Admission modus
Without admission restriction
Admission requirements
If the overall grade of a university degree in the Bachelor's degree programme in Biology is not at least 2.5, then course-specific aptitude must be proven by way of a successfully completed aptitude test.
Lecture period
- 13.04.2026 - 17.07.2026
- 12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027
Application deadlines
Summer semester (2026)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
In Master's degree courses, an aptitude test procedure is regularly carried out beforehand and enrolment is only possible if the aptitude for this degree course has been proven in the aptitude test procedure. Further information on the application deadlines to be observed in this respect and on the course of the individual procedures can be found on the websites of the respective institutes and here:
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
No information
Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Information for applicants from abroad: For enrolment in the 1st study semester as well as for the partially required aptitude test or aptitude assessment procedure: See above Information on the aptitude test/aptitude assessment procedure on the websites of the respective institutes and here:
Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
In Master's degree courses, an aptitude test procedure is regularly carried out beforehand and enrolment is only possible if the aptitude for this degree course has been proven in the aptitude test procedure. Further information on the application deadlines to be observed in this respect and on the course of the individual procedures can be found on the websites of the respective institutes and here:
Winter semester (2026/2027)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
Eligibility procedure in Master's degree courses with application deadlines: Separate deadlines apply for each degree course! These are published on the websites of the respective degree courses and can also be found in the applicable examination and study regulations.
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
No information
Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Until 15.07.2026 (Universitywide deadline)
Announcement of the enrolment periods with the acceptance letter! Important: In some degree courses, an aptitude test or aptitude assessment procedure must be completed before enrolment. Further information on the application deadlines and application procedure can be found at: Information is also available at:
Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Eligibility procedure in Master's degree courses with application deadlines: Separate deadlines apply for each degree course! These are published on the websites of the respective degree courses and can also be found in the applicable examination and study regulations.
Languages of instruction
Main language
English