Life & Biomedical SciencesPostgraduate · Life & Biomedical Sciences · 📍 Munich, Germany
MSc Molecular Biotechnology
Technical University of Munich
- Duration
- 2 years Full-time
- Next intake
- October 2026
- Indicative annual fee
- €6,000 / year
Since winter 2024/25 TUM charges non-EU students €4,000–€6,000 per semester depending on the programme — confirm the exact fee for this programme
Course overview
Run by the TUM School of Life Sciences at Weihenstephan, this master's covers protein engineering, systems biology, bioprocess technology and the regulatory side of bringing a biological product to market.
Laboratory rotations run through the first year and the research thesis is normally completed inside a TUM group or with one of the Munich biotechnology companies the school works with.
Key modules
- Molecular Biology and Protein Engineering
- Systems and Synthetic Biology
- Bioprocess Engineering
- Bioanalytics
- Regulatory Affairs and Bioethics
- Master's Thesis
Entry requirements
Academic
A bachelor's degree in biotechnology, biochemistry, molecular biology or a closely related discipline, with laboratory experience. TUM applies its own aptitude assessment.
English language
- IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0
- TOEFL iBT: 90 overall
- PTE Academic: 62 overall
Not quite meeting these? Ask about a foundation or pathway route — your counsellor advises on those too.
Intakes
Apply roughly 6 to 12 months before your intended start for the widest choice of places and scholarships.
- 🗓️ October 2026
Career prospects
Roles this programme prepares you for. Your counsellor can also advise on post-study work routes in Germany.
- Biotechnologist
- Process Development Scientist
- Research Scientist
- Regulatory Affairs Associate
- Bioprocess Engineer
Post-study work in Germany: Up to 18 months. Read the Germany student visa guide.
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MSc Molecular Biotechnology: your questions, answered
What are the entry requirements for MSc Molecular Biotechnology at Technical University of Munich?
A bachelor's degree in biotechnology, biochemistry, molecular biology or a closely related discipline, with laboratory experience. TUM applies its own aptitude assessment. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 90 overall; PTE Academic 62 overall. Your Tutopiya counsellor checks your specific qualifications against these requirements before you apply.
How much does MSc Molecular Biotechnology cost?
Since winter 2024/25 TUM charges non-EU students €4,000–€6,000 per semester depending on the programme — confirm the exact fee for this programme Fees are set by the university and can change between intakes, so your counsellor confirms the exact figure before you apply. Tutopiya's own counselling and application service is for a flat SGD 50.
When can I start MSc Molecular Biotechnology?
This course has intakes in October 2026. Applying 6 to 12 months ahead gives you the widest choice of places and scholarships.
What does the placement service cost?
A flat SGD 50, billed as two monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers everything: counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer. There are no hidden extras, no agent fees and no commission on your tuition, because our counselling is funded by our university partners, the SGD 50 only covers administration. Separately, you pay the university’s own tuition or semester fees directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated SGD 50 placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.
Do I need my final results before I apply?
No. We work from predicted grades, so you can start the process well before results day and secure a conditional offer. Once your final grades are in, we help you confirm your place.