Biomedicine, M.Sc. Full-time
Charakter Fresenius Hochschule · Idstein, Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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Du brennst für die biomedizinische Forschung und willst aktiv an neuen Therapien und Diagnosen mitarbeiten? Entwickle mit dem englischsprachigen Master Biomedicine (M.Sc.) ein tiefgreifendes Know-how über molekulare, zelluläre und genetische Mechanismen menschlicher Krankheiten und werde zum Teil der Medizin von morgen!
Im Masterstudiengang Biomedicine lernst du, wie sich biologische Prozesse unter Krankheitsbedingungen verändern. Du entwickelst dabei auch Fähigkeiten zur Analyse und Interpretation komplexer biologischer Datensätze sowie zur systematischen Bearbeitung wissenschaftlicher Fragestellungen.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Develop a deep foundation in molecular, cellular, and genetic mechanisms of human diseases.
- Build skills for analysis and interpretation of complex biological data sets.
- Learn how to design and carry out independent research projects using modern statistical and bioinformatics methods.
- Explore biomedicine themes such as molecular pathology of cancer (immunology, disease models, and cancer biomarkers) and molecular/ cellular translational research in cardiovascular and neurological diseases.
- Advance your ability to systematically address scientific questions at a molecular level.
- Strengthen your practical and experimental capabilities through applying modern biomedicine research methods.
- Focus on research-oriented learning outcomes that support roles in biomedical research, pharmaceutical industry collaboration, and development.
Career outcomes
- You gain research-focused, job-relevant expertise in molecular, cellular, and genetic mechanisms of disease—skills that employers look for in biomedical research and development roles.
- You are trained to design and conduct independent research projects, helping you build capability for work in labs and research teams in Germany and internationally.
- You develop the ability to analyze and interpret complex biological data using modern statistical and bioinformatic methods, which supports data-driven decision-making in biomedical careers.
- Your learning connects theory with practical application, helping you move from coursework into professional tasks in research, innovation, and translational projects.
- The program is an English-language Master, which supports your readiness for international teams in biotech, diagnostics, and healthcare-related innovation.
Employability rate
Biomedicine-related master graduates in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 88% and an unemployment rate of about 12%, reflecting steady hiring needs in biomedical research, biotech, diagnostics, and healthcare innovation roles.
Together, these figures indicate a generally stable career outlook when you combine your degree with research-focused skills and practical experience.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree (relevant field) | International applicants need a bachelor’s degree with at least 180 credit points in biology, biosciences, molecular biology, biomedicine, medicine, biochemistry, pharmacy or a related subject. |
Language requirements
For this English-taught Master’s programme, international applicants must provide proof of English proficiency at the equivalent of Level B2. If your previous degree was taught in English, you may be able to meet the language requirements through an accepted proof route as described by the university’s English-language guidelines.
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💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 0 / per year | The program page lists semester fee information as a monthly amount ("ab 880,- € monatlich") and also shows a credit-point based variant; the exact yearly tuition amount is not published in the same place. |
| Semester fee | EUR 0 / per semester | The program page states a semester fee as "ab 880,- € monatlich"; it does not publish a fixed per-semester EUR total on the same screen. |
Proof of financial resources
Non-EU students typically need to show sufficient funds for living and study in Germany when applying for a visa/residence permit. The exact amount and evidence format follow the requirements applied by the responsible German authorities or the German mission in your country, and you should prepare the documents early.
- Proof of sufficient financial resources for study and living in Germany (visa/residence permit requirements may require a bank statement or blocked account documentation)
- Any additional evidence requested by the responsible German authority for your residence permit/visa application
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | October 01, 2026 | April 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
🎓 Scholarship
| Provider | Scheme name | Coverage | Eligibility notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAAD | EPOS — Development-Related Postgraduate Courses | Tuition fees, monthly stipend, travel allowance, health insurance | DAAD EPOS supports participants for development-related postgraduate or master's level study in Germany at selected courses. This M.Sc. in Biomedicine may be eligible when the applicant’s profile and the specific EPOS selection round requirements match the development-related focus and eligibility criteria. |
📝 How to Apply
Check eligibility for international applicants
Review the programme’s admission requirements for international applicants, including the bachelor’s degree credit-point requirement in a relevant field and the Level B2-equivalent English requirement. If you are unsure whether your previous degree matches the subject requirements, you can upload your documents in the application portal so admissions can assess eligibility.
Submit the online application and upload documents
Submit your application through the university’s official online application process. After submission, you will receive access details for the upload area where you upload programme-relevant documents as required for your degree level. Ensure your language proof and academic documents are uploaded correctly before the university reviews your file.
Admissions review and possible personal communication
The university checks your uploaded documents to confirm you meet the specific admission requirements for the Master’s programme. For some cases, the university may schedule further communication as part of the admissions process. Respond promptly if admissions requests additional information or clarification.
Receive offer and complete enrolment steps
If you are admitted, the university provides the study contract and next steps for enrolment. You must complete the remaining requirements stated by admissions, such as payment-related steps and submitting any required certified copies in the required timeline. After enrolment steps are completed, the university supports the next stage related to your stay in Germany where applicable.