As a consecutive course of study, the international Master’s program in Microbiology builds on the Bachelor’s programs in Molecular Biotechnology, Biology, and Molecular Biology at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) or equivalent programs at other universities.
The double degree programme is offered exclusively in English and consists of courses at JGU and the Université Bourgogne Europe in Dijon (France). Applications are submitted exclusively through the Université Bourgogne Europe in Dijon (France).
Many subject-related questions are connected with a degree program. This page contains all the information you need about the organization, including details about the courses of study, module offers, and detailed module descriptions The important forms for registering your project and your Master’s thesis will also be found. Do you have further questions and are you looking for individual advice? Are you already familiar with our Student Advisory Service? You can find your advisor’s contact information in the service area of this page.
Students of the international Master’s program in Microbiology (FortheMicrobes) acquire in-depth knowledge in the field of microbiology, in particular in the fields of molecular microbiology, microbial physiology and biotechnology as well as microbial ecology. There is a clear research-oriented focus with regard to the diverse fields of application in industry, biotechnology, medicine, pharmacy, food technology, waste management, soil remediation or materials research.
The clear learning objective of the degree program is to guide students independently in scientific work in practice and theory, which optimally qualifies them for various occupational fields in science and industry on the international labour market.
Opportunities for a Doctoral degree
It is to be expected that most graduates of the international Master’s program in Microbiology will follow up with a doctorate. There are a wide range of doctoral opportunities at the Faculty of Biology, the Institute of Molecular Biology, the University Medical Center, the other scientific departments and affiliated research centers such as the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research or the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry.
Advanced infrastructure for a research-focused life sciences campus: the BioCenters I and II are located close to other important pillars of the natural and life sciences in Mainz, such as the Institute of Molecular Biology gGmbH (IMB), the Institute of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences, the JGU Department of Chemistry, and the Physics Institutes of Mainz University. Two Max Planck Institutes and the Helmholtz Institute Mainz complete the life sciences campus quarter. Short walking distances between all these institutions support close cooperation between the disciplines.
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