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Master of Science in Matter to Life Master of Science in Matter to Life

Location

Grabengasse 1, 69117 Heidelberg,, Germany
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Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

3,000 EURTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

30 Sep, 2027Application Deadline

Starting Month

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Chemical

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The objective of the Max Planck School Matter to Life is to address the questions of “what is life?” and "Can life-like processes, functions and objects be quantitatively described, simulated, predicted and created in the laboratory?". Our work focuses on methods to describe, model, and ultimately harness the laws of physics and chemistry that dictate the biological processes of dynamic spatiotemporal organization of life into molecules, cells, tissues and organisms. Thus, the MPS MTL not only pushes the boundaries of our understanding of life, but also paves the way for filling the knowledge gap in fundamental biology and finding innovative solutions to some of the most pressing challenges in biotechnology and medicine.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Chemical

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The objective of the Max Planck School Matter to Life is to address the questions of “what is life?” and "Can life-like processes, functions and objects be quantitatively described, simulated, predicted and created in the laboratory?". Our work focuses on methods to describe, model, and ultimately harness the laws of physics and chemistry that dictate the biological processes of dynamic spatiotemporal organization of life into molecules, cells, tissues and organisms. Thus, the MPS MTL not only pushes the boundaries of our understanding of life, but also paves the way for filling the knowledge gap in fundamental biology and finding innovative solutions to some of the most pressing challenges in biotechnology and medicine.

Admission Requirements

Applicants for a Master's degree programme must have successfully completed a Bachelor or a comparable undergraduate degree in chemistry, physics, biochemistry, biophysics, biotechnology, materials science, engineering or related subjects at a German or international university that qualifies them to enrol in the desired Master's programme. 

30 Sep 2027
2 Years
Oct

Tuition fees

Domestic
0 EUR
International
3,000 EUR

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