Matter to Life (M.Sc.)

The master's program "Matter to Life" at the University of Göttingen is an interdisciplinary research-oriented course of study that qualifies for demanding tasks in research and development and leads to a Master of Science. The program is part of the Max Planck School "Matter to Life", a joint initiative of several German universities and research institutes. The Lab rotations and the master thesis can be performed with any of the fellows of the Max Planck school, at the University of Göttingen, the Göttingen Max Planck Institutes as well at the partner institutes outside Göttingen. After successful completion of the master’s program, graduates are qualified to enter the PhD program at the Max Planck School Matter to Life.

Bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences, Engineering or in a related subject with at least three years of study and at least 180 Credits:

• including at least 76 credits in the field of physics, chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, materials science, engineering of molecular systems or bioprocess engineering,
• including at least 19 credits in the field of physics or mathematics,
• Applicants whose native language is not English must provide proof of their English skills.
  

1stSemester

• Introduction to biophysics
• Introduction to physics of complex systems
• Physical chemistry of life
• Systems engineering of Life/Biomolecular engineering
• Advanced statistical physics
• Professional skills in science
• Ethics in synthetic biology
• 32 Credits

2ndSemester

• Advanced complex systems and biological physics including qualifying exam
• Modern experimental methods
• Choice of advanced classes
• 30 Credits

3rdSemester

• Lab rotations: 2 projects in different labs/groups
• Additional advanced class
• Seminar: results of research projects
• 28 Credits

4thSemester

• Master Thesis
• 30 Credits

You can join one of the following careers:

• Material Science Scientist
• Materials Scientist
• Biomedical Scientist