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Introduction

Five reasons for the program Infection Biology (IB)

  • Cutting-Edge Research Collaborations: The Infection Biology program at the University of Lübeck offers students excellent opportunities for research collaborations with esteemed institutions in Norther Germany including the Research Center Borstel, the European X-Ray Free-Electron Laser Facility XFEL (joint graduate school), Leibniz-Institut für Virologie (LIV), Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine (BNI), Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut (FLI). These collaborations provide access to cutting-edge technologies and expertise in structural biology, allowing students to explore the molecular mechanisms of infectious agents at atomic detail and with functional relevance.
  • Interdisciplinary Approach: The IB program fosters an interdisciplinary approach to infection biology research. Students have the chance to work alongside molecular biologists, chemists, and physistians, gaining insights into infectious diseases crucial for understanding complex biological systems.
  • Career Advancement: Research collaborations with state-of-the-art institutions provide IB program graduates with a competitive edge in the job market. Experience gained through collaborative research projects enhances students' research skills, expands their professional networks, and increases their employability in academia, industry, and public health sectors both regionally and internationally.
  • International Networking Opportunities: Through internships, joint research projects, and participation in conferences and workshops, students can establish connections with researchers and organizations not only across the Baltic region but also world-wide, fostering cross-cultural collaboration and knowledge exchange.
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  • Regional Focus on Infectious Diseases: Northern Germany and the Baltic States are home to a diverse range of infectious diseases, including tuberculosis, Lyme disease, and emerging viral infections. Through collaborations with Research Center Borstel, a leading institution in the study of respiratory infections, students in the IB program have the opportunity to engage in research that directly addresses regional health challenges and contributes to the development of novel diagnostics and therapeutics.

Specifications of the program

Graduation:

Master of Science (M.Sc.)
in Infection Biology

Duration: 

4 semesters, 120 ECTS 

Beginning: 

Winter semester (1st October) 

Language: 

English

Enrolment fee: 

none 

Application period: 

1st June - 15th July every year

Requirements:

Bachelor (life sciences, biology and related*) or

2. state exam in human or veterinary medicine 

Language Requirement: 

English (B2 or better, ILTES 6.5 or better)

*Not eligible are students with degrees in i.e. Biotechnology, Dental-Hygiene, Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, Pharmacy or any 1st professional degree in Medicine e.g. an MBBS. Students should have a bachelor with some knowledge in molecular biology and a practical bachelors thesis