Regenerative Biology and Medicine
Organisation
During the last decade the focus of traditional biology and medicine has shifted to a stronger interconnection of the two disciplines particularly in view of the growing relevance of stem cell research for medicine. Dresden boasts world class research and scientists working together in the fields of molecular biology, regenerative therapies, bioengineering and biomaterials represented by the Center for Regenerative Therapies Dresden, the BIOTEChnology Center, the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics, the Medical Theoretical Center, the Carl Gustav Carus Faculty of Medicine and the Max Bergmann Center for Biomaterials. This identifies Dresden and the BIOTEC/CRTD as an ideal location and host of a new international master program in Regenerative Biology and Medicine interconnecting traditional biology with clinical applications.
Degree
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Duration
4 semester (3 semester coursework + 1 semester thesis)
Intake
only for winter semester, starting on October 1st
Language
English
Teaching Staff
The major share of teaching in the master program is covered by the CRTD professors and their assistants. Their expertise is complemented by teachers from the BIOTEChnology Center, the Medical Faculty Carl Gustav Carus (Med Fac), the Faculty of Mathematics and Science (Math Nat) and the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Biology and Genetics (MPI-CBG).
Career Prospects
The course will qualify students for life sciences work and approaches. The student will acquire elementary knowledge of molecular cell biology and developmental biology with specific theoretical and practical application to in vitro and in vivo stem cell work which is relevant to regeneration and to human application. Students will be qualified to apply concepts and techniques in stem cell biology and animal models onto new research projects in regenerative biology and medicine. Altogether, the students will be enabled to work independently on academic or industry projects in a problem-oriented and responsible way.
The students will have access to a wide range of R & D work fields, particularly in the areas of cell biology, developmental biology, stem cell biology and medicine, and have the opportunity to perform research in leading international research laboratories.
Curriculum and Modules
The masters program offers interdisciplinary education in the field of stem cells, regeneration biology, tissue engineering, and clinically focussed human biology and pathology with the aim to prepare students to perform research that can be applied to regenerative medicine therapies. The program combines theory with extensive practical experience in the research laboratory with focus on the scientific fundamentals of stem cell biology and regeneration model organisms as well as recent methods of genomic analysis of stem cells and model organisms, tissue engineering, current and potential applications in clinical diseases. Students will also learn essential skills for presenting their work orally and in written form.
The documents outlining the contents of each module, the kind of exams to be taken and the course of studies can be downloaded here. Please note that the current version (see below) have been officially approved by the Scientific Board of the BIOTEC. Right now they are legally checked by the university administration. Once this is completed, they will be signed by the rector. This is an English courtesy translation - only the German version is legally binding!
Funding
Living expenses in Dresden
The TU Dresden is a public university that does not charge any tuition fees. Students only have to pay a registration or service fee (called "Semesterbeitrag") of approx. EUR 213 per semester which includes a ticket for Dresden?s public transport network.
In general, living costs in Dresden are relatively lower as compared to other German cities. Students may expect monthly expenses of minimum EUR 600-650. This will cover the following:
- Rent: approx. EUR 150-250 (in a student residence or shared flat/WG)
- Health insurance: EUR 60-100
- Other expenses
Scholarships
GoWest Scholarship Program for nationals from Middle and Eastern Europe, including the Community of Independent States
In cooperation with the Haniel/Klaus Tschira foundations, we offer up to 3 GoWest scholarships to very good students from Middle and Eastern Europe, including the Community of Independent States, for all 3 master programs.
The scholarship amounts to 625 EUR per month and includes a German language course. In order to apply for it, you just have to state this in the online application form. The selection committee of the master program selects the eligible candidates among the admitted students and submits a shortlist to the Haniel and Klaus Tschira foundations for approval. Successful candidates are notified by the BIOTEC student office.
TU Dresden participates in the Erasmus Mundus Action 2 project "MUNDUS ACP" with several African, Caribbean and Pacific countries. University Graduates from these countries may apply for a scholarship for their master studies at TU Dresden and other European universities. Please find detailed information on the program at the MUNDUS ACP website!
Application
Apply now for our master's program:
https://www.biotec.tu-dresden.de/teaching/masters-courses/apply/
Application deadline for the winter term 2012/13 is on 31 May 2012!
Admission requirements
Our program is targeted towards students with
- a first university degree in biology or medicine or another degree qualifying for a profession where comparable previous knowledge is needed especially in molecular and cell biology
- a strong command of the English language: non-native speakers need to provide proof of their language proficiency e.g. TOEFL: minimum level 550 points paper-based OR 213 points computer-based OR 79-80 points internet-based, IELTS: minimum level 6.0. Certificates of other tests of equivalent standard will also be considered, e.g. UniCERT, CPE.
- solid basic knowledge in biology or medicine and ideally some laboratory experience
- interest in cell and molecular biology research with a clinical connection in the field of regenerative medicine
- inquisitiveness, initiative and independent thinking
For further details please refer to the admission regulations!
Please note: The German text of the official publication is the authoritative version. The English version is a courtesy translation. In case of ambiguity, please refer to the German documents.
HOW to apply
The application round for the winter term 2012/13 is open. For the application we will need you to register online at: https://www.biotec.tu-dresden.de/teaching/masters-courses/apply/. In addition, you need to send certified copies of the following documents and certified English or German translations (if the documents have not been issued in one of these languages) to us by post.
- your university degree certificate(s)
- latest transcripts of records
- your higher education entrance qualification (Abitur, Baccalaureate, School-Leaving Certificate, O- and A-Levels etc.), including list of grades
- CV
- motivation letter in English
- Two letters of recommendation
Your application must be supported by two letters of recommendation from professors of your college or university qualified to evaluate your academic achievements and your potential for graduate study.
- proof of your English proficiency
- Please note: for Chinese students, the APS certificate by the Akademische Prüfstelle from the German Embassy in Beijing is required.
In order to consider your application we need all the documents listed above.
Please do not send original documents; certified copies are acceptable at the time of application. However, please note that we do have to see the originals upon your arrival when you register at the TUD.
Please note: If you want your documents back in case you are not admitted, please enclose 5 international reply coupons (international students) or a self-adressed, prepaid envelope (German students)!
Please send the required documents via snail mail (not by fax) to the BIOTEC student office.
CRTD- TU Dresden
Student Office/Application for Regenerative Biology and Medicine
Fetscherstrasse 105
01307 Dresden
GERMANY
We will confirm the receipt of your documents at our office by email!. Additionally, please also register online at http://tu-dresden.de/studium/organisation/bewerbung_und_immatrikulation/Bewerbung (German nationals) or at https://qis.dez.tu-dresden.de/qisserverausl/rds?state=wimma&stg=m&imma=einl <https://qis.dez.tu-dresden.de/qisserverausl/rds?state=wimma&stg=m&imma=einl> (foreign applicants).
WHEN to apply
We offer admission only once a year, for winter term starting in October. Application Deadline is May 31 (This is the date of receipt in our office - NOT the date of despatch and NOT the date of the online registration!).
The applications are evaluated by the selection committee of the master program within approx. 4 weeks after the application deadline. Decisions on admittance will be based on your grade point average (GPA) and your educational and professional background.
If your application is successful, the committee is going to mail you a confirmation letter, stating that you are accepted for the program. Simultaneously, we pass on your application details to the Registration Office (for German students) and International Office (for international students) at the Technische Universität Dresden.
German students should report to the TUD Immatrikulationsamt directly if they arrive here at the beginning of the semester.
International students are going to receive an admission letter (referred to as "Zulassungsbescheid") from the TUD International Office. This letter should be used to apply for a student visa at the German Embassy of your home country. Along with the admission letter you will also receive a detailed checklist with the formalities to be completed before and after your arrival in Dresden. Please also kindly refer to the FAQ section on this website which might answer some of your related questions already!
Good luck for your application!
