Bachelor
English
Mathematics & Natural Sciences
Graduate School Life Science Munich: From Molecules to Systems (LSM)
Bachelor
About the Program
The Graduate School Life Science Munich – From Molecules to Systems (LSM) offers an internationally structured doctoral programme to outstandingly qualified students in the life sciences. Students benefit from the excellent quality of research, complemented with coursework and teaching at the Faculty of Biology and the Faculty of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Pharmacy at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, while they are able to live in the attractive city of Munich. The members are integrated into a stimulating research environment composed of excellent faculties and a large network of institutions and facilities. The HighTechCampusLMU in Grosshadern-Martinsried is synonymous with well-connected and internationally renowned research in life sciences at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München. This one-of-a-kind cluster supports research at the highest level, often in direct collaboration with the adjacent Max Planck Institutes for Biochemistry and Neurobiology and with the German Research Center for Environmental Health (Helmholtz Zentrum München). The special characteristic and incentive of the LSM lies in its transdisciplinarity and intersectoral broadness. The school not only covers all biological disciplines at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München from anthropology to ecology, molecular cell biology, botany, and zoology, but also includes life sciences relevant to pharmacy and chemistry. This combination of disciplines provides a transdisciplinary environment by combining training elements from natural science, public/private entrepreneurship, ethics, responsibility in science, and public outreach. Doctoral researchers at the LSM acquire state-of-the-art knowledge of biology and biochemistry and are given a profound overview of the current fields of research in the different areas of life sciences. They are also encouraged to attend international conferences to present their research and get in touch with the international research community. Additional support is offered by the GraduateCenter.
▶ Show the original English text
The Graduate School Life Science Munich – From Molecules to Systems (LSM) offers an internationally structured doctoral programme to outstandingly qualified students in the life sciences. Students benefit from the excellent quality of research, complemented with coursework and teaching at the Faculty of Biology and the Faculty of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Pharmacy at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, while they are able to live in the attractive city of Munich. The members are integrated into a stimulating research environment composed of excellent faculties and a large network of institutions and facilities. The HighTechCampusLMU in Grosshadern-Martinsried is synonymous with well-connected and internationally renowned research in life sciences at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München. This one-of-a-kind cluster supports research at the highest level, often in direct collaboration with the adjacent Max Planck Institutes for Biochemistry and Neurobiology and with the German Research Center for Environmental Health (Helmholtz Zentrum München). The special characteristic and incentive of the LSM lies in its transdisciplinarity and intersectoral broadness. The school not only covers all biological disciplines at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München from anthropology to ecology, molecular cell biology, botany, and zoology, but also includes life sciences relevant to pharmacy and chemistry. This combination of disciplines provides a transdisciplinary environment by combining training elements from natural science, public/private entrepreneurship, ethics, responsibility in science, and public outreach. Doctoral researchers at the LSM acquire state-of-the-art knowledge of biology and biochemistry and are given a profound overview of the current fields of research in the different areas of life sciences. They are also encouraged to attend international conferences to present their research and get in touch with the international research community. Additional support is offered by the GraduateCenter.
Which Professions Does This Program Open Up?
Related profession searches from Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BERUFENET) data:
Explore all professions →Subjects / Topic Areas
Biochemistry
Similar Programs
Environmental Engineering
Universität Kassel
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Renewable Energy Systems B.Sc. Central Campus Bochum Bachelor 7 semesters
Hochschule Bochum
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Mathematics
Universität Regensburg
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Mathematics in Finance and Industry
Technische Universität Braunschweig
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Physics
Georg-August-Universität Göttingen
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Sustainable Energy Systems
Hochschule Emden/Leer
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)
How do I apply to Graduate School Life Science Munich: From Molecules to Systems (LSM) at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München?
Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.
- Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
- Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
- Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
- Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
- Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Graduate School Life Science Munich: From Molecules to Systems (LSM) at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Is Graduate School Life Science Munich: From Molecules to Systems (LSM) at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München taught in German or English? ▼
This Bachelor programme is taught in English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.
How much does the Graduate School Life Science Munich: From Molecules to Systems (LSM) programme cost? ▼
No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.
What are the admission requirements for Graduate School Life Science Munich: From Molecules to Systems (LSM) at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München? ▼
Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).
When is the application deadline? ▼
Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.
Can I work in Germany while studying Graduate School Life Science Munich: From Molecules to Systems (LSM)? ▼
Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.
How do I apply to Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München — directly or via uni-assist? ▼
Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.