SynBio Masteratlas

German Association for Synthetic Biology (GASB)

Looking to explore the world of Synthetic Biology and pursue a master’s degree in Germany? Then the SynBio Master Atlas is the right place for you!

The SynBio Master Atlas offers easy access to information on master programs in Germany that teach Synthetic Biology.

Prospective students can use an interactive map to explore various universities that offer programs related to their interests. This allows them to make well-informed decisions about which program would be the best fit for them.

To ensure the accuracy of the provided information, surveys are conducted directly with universities and students.

As the platform enters its pilot phase, it is continuously curated and expanded.

Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of the SynBio Master Atlas community!

Universities can reach out to us and feature their programs by clicking here!

You studied one of these programs? Participate in our servey here!

Marburg

Philipps University of Marburg

M. Sc. Molecular Biology of Cellular Systems

Duration of Study	4 semesters (120 CP)
Mandatory Courses	–
Elective Courses	120 CP
Practical Work	60-90 CP
Language	A mix of English and German
Special Features	–
Important Links	Studienordnung.pdf
Possibility to focus on SynBio	Yes (max. 90 CP)
The study program offers the opportunity to deal with/lay focus on the following topics	#SyntheticMicrobiology #Modeling #DesignOfBiologicalSystems #CellularSignalProcessing #ChassisAndGenomes

Synthetic Biology related content

SynBio Center	LOEWE-Zentrum für Synthetische Mikrobiologe (Synmikro)
SynBio related research groups (biology)	17 different research gropus Synmikro Research
Possible degree of focus	51-75% of the program can be Synthetic Biology (max. 90 CP)
iGEM	Yes – Elective course (12 CP)
Master thesis in the field of SynBio in industry/ another university	Both possible
Aspects of Synthetic Biology which are taught	Synthetic Microbiology, Microbial Genetics, …

Contact

Study Office

Studiendekanat Uni Marburg – Biologie

bettina.maier@biologie.uni-marburg.de

Address

Philipps-Universität Marburg,

Fachbereich Biologie, Karl-von-Frisch Str. 8, 35032 Marburg

Darmstadt

TU Darmstadt

General Information

Course of Study	Synthetic Biology (M. Sc.)
Duration of Study	4 semesters (120 CP)
Mandatory Courses	105 CP
Elective Courses	15 CP
Practical Work	84 CP
Language	Primarily English
Special Features	Dedicated Synthetic Biology master’s program University specific scholarship Mentoring Program
Important Links	Study program Synthetic Biology
Possibility to focus on synbio	Yes (max. 120 CP)
The study program offers the opportunity to deal with/lay focus on the following topics	-International and interdisciplinary -Method oriented -Engineering based approach -Creativity, innovation and independent work

Synthetic Biology related content

SynBio Center	Centre for Synthetic Biology
SynBio related research groups (biology)	–
iGEM	Yes – Elective course or Extracurricular activity (6 CP)
Master thesis in the field of SynBio in industry/ another university	Both possible

Contact

Study Office

Studienbüro-Team – Biologie – TU Darmstadt (tu-darmstadt.de)

raetz@bio.tu-darmstadt.de

Address

TU Darmstadt, Department of Biology, Schnittspahnstra. 11, 64287 Darmstadt

Aachen

Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen

M. Sc. Molecular and Applied Biotechnology

Duration of Study	4 semesters (120 CP)
Mandatory Courses	18 CP
Elective Courses	102 CP (62 CP with further restrictions)
Practical Work	51-90 CP
Language	A mix of English and German
Special Features	Specific Scholarships Mentoring Program
Important Links	–
Possibility to focus on synbio	Yes; 75-102 CP
The study program offers the opportunity to deal with/lay focus on the following topics	#SyntheticMicrobiology #ProteinEngineering #AutomationAndDigitalization #GenomeEngineering #ComputationalLifeSciences

Synthetic Biology related content

SynBio Center	Blank Lab
Molecular Biology/ Biochemistry related research groups	14
SynBio related research groups (biology)	5
SynBio related research groups (other faculties)	1
Possible degree of focus	76-100% of the program can be Synthetic Biology
iGEM	Yes – Elective course (15 CP)
SynBio-related activites/organizations	From courses to iGEM and conferences to external collaborations at an early stage; Contributions to GASB conferences are made and supervised and published (also together with students) in relevant SynBio journals.
Master thesis in the field of SynBio in the industry/ another university	Both possible
Aspects of Synthetic Biology which are taught	Synthetic Microbiology, Modeling of biological systems, iGEM, Synthetic enzyme cascades, Synthetic cell factories, Molecular Biology

Contact

Study Office

Fachstudienberatung – RWTH AACHEN UNIVERSITY Fachgruppe Biologie – Deutsch (rwth-aachen.de)

Studienberater.Biologie@rwth-aachen.de

Address

Aachen Biology and Biotechnology (ABBt), Worringerweg 1, 52074 Aachen

Cologne

University of Cologne

M. Sc. Molecular and Applied Biotechnology

Duration of Study	4 semesters (120 CP)
Mandatory Courses	18 CP
Elective Courses	102 CP (62 CP with further restrictions)
Practical Work	51-90 CP
Language	Primarily English
Special Features	Specific Scholarship: Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Master Fellowships
Important Links	Study orientation
Possibility to focus on synbio	No
The study program offers the opportunity to deal with/lay focus on the following topics	–

Synthetic Biology related content

SynBio Center	–
Molecular Biology/ Biochemistry related research groups	21
SynBio related research groups (biology)	–
Possible degree of focus	–
iGEM	–
Master thesis in the field of SynBio in the industry/ another university	No and Yes
Aspects of Synthetic Biology which are taught	–

Contact

Study Office

https://biochemistry.uni-koeln.de/counseling#

master-biochemistry(at)uni-koeln.de

Address

University of Cologne, Institute of Biochemistry, Zülpicher Str. 47, 50674 Köln