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Tierärztliche Hochschule Hannover
Master German + English Mathematics & Natural Sciences

Master of Science in Animal Biology and Biomedical Sciences

Master

About the Program

The MSc programme in Animal Biology and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover (TiHo) is a research-orientated course of study, and it lasts four semesters. The workload of the entire study course amounts to 120 credit points (CP), i.e. approx. 3,600 hours of study. The study time is divided up into attendance time (lectures, practicals, seminars, etc.) and study (time for preparing for and following up lectures). The MSc programme at the TiHo is a sequential, modularly designed course. It enables specialisation in one of three main subject areas: Evolution, biodiversity and behaviour Cell biology, developmental biology and neurobiology Infection biology In the first semester, teaching content from all three main subject areas as well as interdisciplinary modules are offered. In the second semester, the students choose five modules from at least two main subject areas. The research weeks in the third semester serve as preparation for the practical research for the Master’s thesis. Most teaching courses are held in English. A good command of English is therefore a requirement for admission to the study course. In the first semester, the course on “Animal Protection and Planning Animal Experiments” is offered for all students. Additionally, the course on FELASA B is optionally offered insofar as it is necessary for the further course of study.

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised Bachelor's degree in a related field; some programs require a minimum grade or specific prerequisites.

Language

Depending on your chosen track: German at C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF) or English (IELTS ~6.5 / TOEFL iBT ~90).

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

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Subjects / Topic Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Master of Science in Animal Biology and Biomedical Sciences at Tierärztliche Hochschule Hannover

Is Master of Science in Animal Biology and Biomedical Sciences at Tierärztliche Hochschule Hannover taught in German or English? ▼

This Master programme is taught in German + English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Master of Science in Animal Biology and Biomedical Sciences 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 Master of Science in Animal Biology and Biomedical Sciences at Tierärztliche Hochschule Hannover? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German + 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 Master of Science in Animal Biology and Biomedical Sciences? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 working days a year without additional permission (a day of up to 4 hours counts as half a day). After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Tierärztliche Hochschule Hannover — 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.

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