For admittance to the master’s program applicants need to fulfill the following admission requirements:

• First professional qualification equivalent to the Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from the Department of Biology, Chemistry, and Pharmacy at Freie Universität Berlin, or an equivalent German or foreign university degree in biochemistry or a related life science or natural science subject.

• With certain restrictions, it is possible to complete the master’s degree program by taking classes solely in English. The necessary English language skills must as a rule be proven by exam results.

Proof of sufficient German (DSH2) or English Skills (IELTS 5.0; TOEFL: Paper 500 or Computer 170 or Internet 80) for all applicants whose first language is not German and who have earned their initial degree from a university (or equivalent institution) where the language of instruction is not German, which are necessary to understand courses and specialist literature.

More information on admission criteria can be found in the Admissions Regulations for the for the Master’s Degree Program M.Sc. Biochemistry.

Please note that only the German version of this document is legally binding. This translation is intended for the convenience of the non-German-reading public and is for informational purposes only.

Students do not pay any tuition fees, the university only charges semester fees and contributions each semester.