Insect Biotechnology and Bioresources
Justus Liebig University Giessen
Program Overview
With more than one million scientifically described species, insects are the largest group of organisms on Earth . As an emerging interdisciplinary research area, insect...
EURFinancials
Financials
INFOIntakes and Duration
Intakes and Duration
Intake Season
Winter (October)
Duration
4 semesters
COCareer Outcomes
Career Outcomes
You can always explore various career paths after completing this program. The listed options are some of the most popular among graduates.
EURSalary Outlook
Salary Outlook
Typical range
€45,000 – €75,000 per year
Fresher, mid-level, and experienced ranges are linked to external sources so they stay auditable for applicants.
LANGLanguage & Exams
Language & Exams
Teaching Language
English
As the entire degree course of study is taught in English, applicants must provide proof of sufficient knowledge of written and spoken English. The required level of proficiency must be certified with one of the following: the TOEFL Test iBT (Internet-based test) with at least 95 points or IELTS test with a minimum grade of 7 in the academic test; proof of university entrance qualification awarded by one of the following countries: Australia, Ireland, Canada, Aotearoa/New Zealand, the USA, the UK, or South Africa; proof of completion of an English-language Bachelor’s degree course in one of the following countries: Australia, Ireland, Canada, Aotearoa/New Zealand, the USA, the UK, or South Africa; or the "UNIcert III" certificate.
REQRequirements
Requirements
Academic Admission
In general, students can apply for this Master's programme if they hold a Bachelor's degree with a duration of at least three years (180 credits) or a comparable degree. The Bachelor's degree must be completed in a closely related scientific field. For example: Agrarwissenschaften (Agricultural Science) Biologie (Biology) Biotechnologie (Biotechnology) Chemie (Chemistry) Lebensmittelchemie (Food Chemistry) Nachwachsende Rohstoffe und Bioressourcen (Crop Biomass and Bioresources) Applications with a Bachelor’s degree in another scientific field or with a Bachelor’s degree from abroad will be examined individually as to whether the study requirements are fulfilled. For this degree programme the application includes a letter of motivation with 500 words (+/- 10%) outlining the candidate’s personal motivation and his or her subject-specific knowledge. The criteria for the evaluation of the motivation letter are given in the examination regulations. A specialist commission at JLU will then finally decide on the admission. Any information on the status of acceptance without having completed the application process is not possible. Detailed information about the application process is provided here: https://www.uni-giessen.de/en/faculties/f09/studies/general .
APS Certificate
An APS certificate is required for applicants who have completed their qualifying education in India, China, or Vietnam.
IELTS Score
IELTS 7.0 overall
Application Deadline
Application deadlines are subject to changes. Please refer to the above university course link for the most accurate information.
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