Max Planck School Matter to Life – Master's to PhD Direct Track Programme Max Planck School Matter to Life: Direct Track Master's & PhD
University of Göttingen
Program Overview
The Max Planck School Matter to Life offers an MSc to PhD Direct Track Programme . Students receive their joint Master's degree in Matter to Life by regularly studying at the...
EURFinancials
Financials
INFOIntakes and Duration
Intakes and Duration
Intake Season
Winter (October)
Duration
9 semesters or more
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
The stated annual salary (e.g., TV-L E13: €50,000–€65,000 for 100%) refers to a full-time position. In practice, many universities and public research institutes (such as Leibniz institutes) offer part-time contracts, commonly 50%, 65%, or 75%, and only occasionally 100%. The actual salary is therefore proportional to the contract percentage. Applicants are strongly advised to clarify the employment percentage before accepting an offer.
Fresher, mid-level, and experienced ranges are linked to external sources so they stay auditable for applicants.
LANGLanguage & Exams
Language & Exams
Teaching Language
English
Very good English language skills are required. Proof of a successfully completed test is required when applying (must be submitted no later than 15 July of the year in which the programme begins). The accepted tests are: TOEFL paper based: minimum score 570 TOEFL iBT: minimum score 90 TOEFL computer based: minimum score 230 IELTS: minimum band score of 6.5 UNIcert®: minimum UNIcert® II with a minimum grade of 2.3 NULTE: minimum B2+ Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) – minimum score 173 points at least two years of relevant study or professional stay in an English-speaking country or successful completion of an English-language study programme within the three years prior to the application submission
REQRequirements
Requirements
Academic Admission
Applicants with a Bachelor of Science degree (e.g. in chemistry, physics, molecular biology, biochemistry, materials science, biotechnology) or a Bachelor of Engineering (e.g. in the subjects molecular systems engineering, bioengineering) or a completed course of study in a related natural science or engineering discipline in at least six semesters are welcome to apply for the five-year Master's to PhD Direct Track programme of the Max Planck School Matter to Life. Applicants who already have a Master's degree are eligible to apply as well.
APS Certificate
Not required for PhD/doctoral programmes.
IELTS Score
IELTS 6.5 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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