Studies - Fachbereich Biologie an der RPTU

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Biology Degree Programs at RPTU

Bachelor's in Molecular Biology, Master's in Biology with 5 specializations (Bioinformatics, Plant Biotechnology, ...), Teacher Education

New: Additional Specialization in the Master's Program in Biology

Take advantage of the opportunities to specialize in bioinformatics

Our well-established international master’s program has been expanded to include a fifth specialization, offering you specialized knowledge and practical skills in the field of bioinformatics.

When you apply for the Master’s program, you’ll choose one of the five specialization tracks—allowing you to focus on the area that best aligns with your interests and career plans right from the start.

Apply now through September 15 (for applicants with German academic credentials)

Application for international students

Discover the new specialization

An overview of our Master’s program with all specialization tracks

Don’t have a bachelor’s degree yet? With our bachelor’s program in Molecular Biology, you can get started right away and prepare yourself perfectly for the master’s program.

From a Bachelor's in Molecular Biology to a Master's in Bioinformatics

How does one actually become a bioinformatician?

Zoé Wenz talks about her journey from her bachelor’s degree in molecular biology to her current master’s program in the new specialization in bioinformatics, and explains what makes studying biology at RPTU so special.

Overview of Biology Degree Programs

The biology program at RPTU consists of two tracks: biology as a discipline and biology for teacher education.

The academic track begins with the undergraduate Bachelor’s program in Molecular Biology (B.Sc.) and subsequently leads to the English-language master’s program Biology (M.Sc.). In the Master’s program, you’ll choose one of five specializations to continue your studies:

Microbial and Plant Biotechnology (MPBiotec)
Molecular Cell Biology (MCB)
Molecular and Medical Neuroscience (Neuro)
Ecology (Eco)
Bioinformatics (Bioinf)

When you apply for the master’s program, you’ll choose your specialization—so you’ll be applying directly for one of the five specializations.

If you’d like to study biology to become a teacher, the second academic track offers the appropriate bachelor’s and master’s programs (B.Ed. and M.Ed.) for various types of schools

On the following pages, you’ll find all the information about the degree programs offered by the Department of Biology. Prospective students and currently enrolled students can use study plans, module handbooks, and examination regulations to get a clear overview of the structure, organization, and procedures of the various degree programs.

Detailed information on the current course offerings—including times, locations, and course content—is available via the KIS Course Catalog as well as the pages of the research groups .

To help you get a good sense of your options before you start your studies and to ensure you stay on track throughout your program, we also offer individual academic advising sessions .