Biophysics is a very exciting and rapidly expanding research field exploring new areas between physics and biology. The complexity of life is investigated at every level and analysed with physical methods. Physics helps understanding the mechanisms underlying the most basics biological systems and interactions.
Society is facing physical and biological problems of global proportions where Biophysics can be involved to find solutions.
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Studientyp120
Regelstudienzeit (in Semestern)4
The aim of this Master programme is to
Students enrolling in the two-year Master programme may choose in addition to core lectures in Biophysics, specialisation courses from the vast offer of Life Sciences departments, such as in Chemistry and Biochemistry, Molecular Medicine and Biology. During the second year, students have the opportunity to carry out research at the academic level by completing two indipendent research projects. Our programme offers a highly flexible choice of subjects and the course syllabus is intimately connected to the ongoing research within the Life Sciences at our university.
Educational requirements to be met by future students:
| Start of application period | 16th January of each year |
| End of application period | 15th March of each year |
| Start of the programme | late August of each year |
Please follow the link to the Online Registration (available only during 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:
After completing the online registration, please proceed to fill the Application Form.xlsx
Read me: "How to complete the application form"
The application form is provided by the “Biophysics” office and it is available for download here during application period.
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.
The filled application form has to be sent by e-mail (excel file is ok) to the address:
Send a signed version of the form along with the other documents to “Biophysics” by regular mail or upload files (see confirmation e-mail).
Please enter all the required data:
Please let us know if you need assistance to complete the form.
The application documents can be either
uploaded in electronic form (link provided in the confirmation e-mail, valid until 15th of March)
or
sent per regular mail (only copies of official documents!) before 22nd March to the following postal address:
Ulm University
Studienkommission Physik
MSc Biophysics
Albert-Einstein-Allee 11
89081 Ulm, Germany
Only Exception:
Cover Sheet - must be signed and sent by regular mail at the above mentioned address.
| 1. Application form | Form that was already send by e-mail, please sign it and fill in the date. |
| 2. 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. Insert your name, application number and signature. |
| 3. 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. |
| 4. 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). |
| 5. Bachelor 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. |
| 6. English certificate (copy!) | TOEFL (ibT) test with minimum score: 95 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. |
| 7. Letter of Motivation |
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| 8. Proof of professional training (optional) | Training, internship or work experience relevant for the Biophyiscs master |
| 9. APS-certificate | Required for students from China, Vietnam and Mongolia. Further information: APS China, APS Vietnam, APS Mongolia |
You will obtain a confirmation e-mail once we received all necessary documents.
Graduates of the Ulm University with a BSc degree 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.
A wide range of careers are open to biophysicist given their broad interdisciplinary training:
The International Office and Studierendenwerk Ulm provide a broad range of advising and assistance services for international students, from housing service, canteen, tandem programmes and so on. Please have a look at the links below for more information on the services provided.
| Fees | The government has introduced tuition fees for students from outside the European Union starting their study in Baden-Württemberg from winter semester 2017/18. This means that non-EU students starting in 2017 or later need to pay 1,500 Euro per semester. |
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| Financial Assistance | Ulm University does not provide scholarships for incoming students. Please check the DAAD Website. |
| Proof of financial resources | Many German embassies require students to prove that they dispose of a specific amount of money (approx. 8000 €) on a German bank account before a visa will be issued. Please inquire at the German embassy in your country for specific requirements. |
