Application Master Biotechnology: Higher subject-related semester

A Bachelor’s or equivalent degree completed at a domestic or foreign university that meets the following criteria:

• program lasted a minimum of three years and awarded a minimum of 180 ECTS credits
• program with a profile in the natural sciences or engineering.

• food science and biotechnology
• food technology
• biology
• biochemistry
• biotechnology
• bioprocess technology
• chemistry
• the Bachelor’s program in Ernährungswissenschaft of the University of Hohenheim

The selection committee may recognize further programs in the natural sciences or engineering as equal to those listed above.

Documented proof of good English language skills

Minimum level required is B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Already completed coursework and examinations on a Master’s level or equivalent

Please include detailed module descriptions of your already completed coursework or examinations. Please make sure that the content of the courses is clearly stated.

Completely filled out and printed data sheet

Certified copy of your final degree certificate and the transcript of records

including the average grade, of your undergraduate degree, which provides information on the contents of your previous study program. If the average grade is not included in your transcript of records, the Registrar’s Office calculates the arithmetic middle of all grades, which will serve as your average grade.

Proof of English language proficiency

• internet based TOEFL test with a minimum of 90 points
• IELTS certificate with a minimum average of 6.5 point
• UNIcert II certificate with a minimum grade of “good” If 50% of the coursework required for the UNIcert II certificate is completed until the application deadline has passed, you need to attach proof of this to the application for admission.The completed UNIcert II certificate is to be handed in before 1 October for the winter semester for which admission has been granted at the latest.

Recognition of already completed coursework and examinations

You need to request the recognition of already completed coursework on a Master’s level (or equivalent) in order to be eligible to gain admission to a higher subject-related semester.

Please fill out the form Application for accreditation of coursework and examinations for all coursework or examinations you want to have recognized as a compulsory module. Please do not forget to include descriptions of the coursework or examinations you want to have recognized.

Please do not forget to include descriptions of the examinations or the corresponding courses, including the number of ECTS credits and the grade.

Information on Educational Background

Data sheet

If you have already been enrolled in the same or an equivalent Master’s program:

• documented proof your examination claim for the program is valid and
• that you are not currently part of any examination process