Faculty of Biology and Psychology

Master of Science in Developmental, Neural, and Behavioral Biology





This Master program is interdisciplinary and prepares you for independent work in research. We teach molecular genetics of development, neuroscience, and behavioral biology. You may choose to focus on one of these topics or to get an overview on several topics. more...

The program is international and is taught in English. It is part of a MSc/PhD program within the graduate school GAUSS. Therefore, our best students are allowed to enter a PhD program without doing a Master thesis.

Fields of study
The presentation of the programme (pdf) of our past Master information day gives an overview on structure and departments. The programme offers courses with special emphasis on the following subjects. A major field of studies can also certified in the diploma.


The capacity of the modules necessary for obtaining a certificate for a field of study is limited, therefore studying a specific maior field can be confined in individual cases.

Application period: 01.April - 15.May.
Application exclusively takes place electronically.
You have questions about the programme or application? The speaker of the programme will give an introductory talk for all interested students at 07 February 2025. Join us online and get answers to all your questions! Login here (Perspectives: Master programmes)



Admission Qualification


Detailed information on the admission to the program


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