How to apply for the Biophysics M. Sc.

Next application phase

The application period for the winter semester 2022/23 is now closed and the next application phase will open on 1^st April 2023.

Graduates of the Ulm University with a B. Sc. in Physics or Econophysics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology and Molecular Medicine, may still enroll in the Biophysics Master via the "Antrag auf Studiengangwechsel / Umschreibung vom Bachelor in den Master" and bring it to the Studiensekretariat together with a letter of motivation before October. For more information please contact us or read here.

The application to the "Biophysics" Master of Science programme consists of the stages reported below.

Please read carefully the information below regarding the online registration and the required documents.

How to Apply

Start of application period	1st April
Application Deadline	15th May
Start of the programme	October

Please follow the link to the Online Registration (available only durin the application phase).

You will be asked to enter the following data: personal data, information on bachelor degree and the university where you obtained it, information on your current academic status.

At the end of the online registration, you will receive a confirmation e-mail.

Documents to be downloaded before closing the online registration:

Data View of your records showing the data you entered
Cover Sheet for the application package, it carries your application number

After completing the online registration, please proceed to fill the Application form.xlsx (available only durin the application phase).

Read me: "How to complete the application form"

Note: Forms completed in handwriting are not accepted!

It is very important that the application form is filled correctly with information on the grading system at your university as well as information on the courses you attended. If the application form is not filled properly, your application may be rejected.

Upload a signed version of the form along with the other documents (see confirmation e-mail).

Please enter all the required data:

Application number, received during the online registration.
Grading system at your university:
Please enter both maximum and minimum passing grade at your university.
Final grade of your bachelor's degree or current grade point average (GPA) of all courses (if you have not yet finished the bachelor programme).
Courses details: title, credit points/credit hours earned, grade (it has to be consistent with the max/min passing grade entered). Please copy the title exactly as it is stated on your transcript of records, all the information entered have to be retrievable in your transcript.

Please let us know if you need assistance to complete the form.

The application documents must be

uploaded in electronic form (link provided in the confirmation e-mail) before the application deadline.

We do not accept documents sent by fax or attached to e-mails.

1. Cover Sheet	Please sign it and fill in the date
2. Application form	Filled excel file converted into a pdf file, please sign it and fill in the date.
3. Curriculum Vitae	The CV has to be complete, i.e. there should be no gaps and it should cover the time period since you finished your Bachelor degree.
4. Transcripts of records	All semesters studied in the bachelor programme and exams taken have to be reported. If the transcripts are not written in English or German you have to provide copies of the certified English translation. Students from Pakistan must provide documents certified with a HEC (Higher Education Commission in Pakistan) Stamp.
5. Official information on Grading	Unless already reported in the transcripts, please provide an official document from your university on the grading system (maximum grade, minimal passing grade, conversion of letter grades to number grades).
6. Bachelor's degree certificate	The final grade has to be reported. If the certificate is not in English or German you have to provide copies of the certified English translation. Students from Pakistan must provide documents certified with a HEC (Higher Education Commission in Pakistan) Stamp.
7. English certificate (copy!)	Proof of an adequate command of English at level B2 level of CEFR (Common European Framework Reference for Languages). Applicants who are English native speakers don't have to submit any English test result. Students are welcome to apply without an English certificate, however they should plan a test as soon as possible. A valid English certificate has to be presented the latest at the moment of enrollment. Graduates of the Ulm University are welcome to contact the coordinator or the head of the M. Sc. Biophysics programme for more information on the English requirements.
8. Letter of Motivation	state in your own words why you are applying for the "Biophysics" Master's programme at Ulm University, be specific about personal interests and future plans, insert your name, application number and signature.
9. Proof of professional training (optional)	Training, internship or work experience relevant for the Biophyiscs master
10. APS-certificate	Required for students from China and Vietnam

You will obtain a confirmation e-mail once we checked the uploaded documents.

Please note:

It is sufficient to send untestified copies of all documents.
Application is not valid if documents are sent without prior online registration.
Do not send any certificates not related to your academic or professional qualifications.

Graduates of the Ulm University with a B. Sc. in Physics or Econophysics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology and Molecular Medicine, should use the application form "Antrag auf Studiengangwechsel / Umschreibung vom Bachelor in den Master" and bring it to the Studiensekretariat together with a letter of motivation. For more information please read here.