M.Sc. Quantitative Molecular Biology
Welcome to the master study program Quantitative Molecular Biology (QMB) at the Institute of Biology!
Information meetings in winter term 2025/2026:
- Zoom: Tuesday, 14.10.2025, 10:30-11:00 (see QMB Moodle-course for Zoom link)
- In-person: Thursday, 16.10.2025, 8:15-8:30 (in first QMB 1 lecture; Campus Nord, Philippstr. 13, house 18, lecture hall 2)
Students of this international, research-oriented Masters's program learn and apply modern molecular techniques and methods of cell biology. A particular focus lies on the quantitative analysis of molecules and cells aided by mathematical and theoretical concepts. Within the first year of the program, students attend several compulsory and elective modules that advance their competencies in the fields of Microbiology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Plant Sciences, Infectionbiology, Cell biology and Immunology. The second year is research-oriented, including a study project and the final Master Thesis.
The framework of this consecutive Master's program is specified by the Study and Examination Regulations. The main text is only available in German, whereas the description of individual modules is in English.
Degree
Master of Science
Program duration
2 Years (4 Semesters)
Beginning
Winter term
Language
English
Credits
120 ECTS-Credits
Application Deadline
see Academic calendars and deadlines (restricted Master of Science)
Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
- Admission Regulations [GER] (Anlage der fachspezifischen Zugangs- und Zulassungsregeln Nr. 2.2.3.15.)
- Self-Assessment regarding application Prerequisites [GER], [EN]
- Self-Assessment regarding Selection Criteria [GER], [EN]
Prospective students require a first academic degree obtained in a course of study with a minimum length of three years in a biological field; usually, a bachelor's degree of at least 180 ECTS credits or equivalent.
All of the following academic requirements must be met by the applicants to be admitted to this consecutive program. To prove the former, applicants are required to complete the Self-Assessment form. Additional credits, such as specific knowledge in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry and Biophysics, Microbiology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics and Bioinformatics, serve as selection criteria and can improve the position in the ranking. Prospective students can find further information on requirements and the certificates to be submitted in the subject-specific Admission Regulations, available in German.
International applicants are offered initial counseling on the application procedure, especially documents and country-specific administrative matters (uni-assist), at
- https://www.hu-berlin.de/en/studies/admission/application_information_for_prospective_students
- https://www.uni-assist.de/en/tools/info-country-by-country/
- https://www.international.hu-berlin.de/en/coming-to-humboldt-universitat/programmes/complete-degree-programme
Please also take note of the FAQ - Application for Master's Programs at IfB.
Language Requirements
Proficiency in English | C1 (CEFR) |
Academic Requirements
Molecular Biology | 10 credits |
Cell Biology | 5 credits |
Biochemistry | 5 credits |
Microbiology | 5 credits |
Chemistry | 5 credits |
Physics | 5 credits |
Mathematics and/or Statistics | 5 credits |
General information on the application for a master's program at HU
Application procedures and forms
Profile and Structure
The consecutive Master's program consists of compulsory (75 credits), elective (30 credits) and interdisciplinary elective modules (15 credits). During the first year, students attend three compulsory modules ('Molecular Biology', 'Quantitative Molecular Biology' and 'Scientific English for Publications and Presentations') and two elective modules out of four modules offered. In the research-oriented second year, students conduct a study project and proceed to the final module, the Master Thesis.
Exemplary study plan M.Sc. Quantitative Molecular Biology
Elective Modules
Students acquire a total of 30 credits, which corresponds to two elective modules (15 credits each) to be selected from the following offer:
QMB 6 | Molecular Microbiology |
QMB 7 | From Molecules to Compartments |
QMB 8 | Molecular and Cellular Immunology |
QMB 9 | Epigenetics and Developmental Programs |
QMB 10 | AI to predict Molecular Mechanisms in Cells (3rd semester) |
Contact
Information on Application, Admission and Enrollment
- for Applicants: HU Compass
- for international Applicants: HU International
Informationen on Content and Structure of the Program
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