Requirements for the admission of Bachelor graduates
In accordance with § 2 (7) of the Doctorate Regulations of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, graduates of a Bachelor programme may be admitted to the doctorate if
- their overall Bachelor grade is 1.5 or better,
- they have completed preparatory studies as part of a Master's programme,
- within one year it can be established that the candidate has performed outstandingly during the Master's programme.
The rules for the ascertainment of excellence in the Master's programme are dependent on the particular subject being studied and are listed in the Doctorate Regulations.
They are as follows:
Master in Biochemistry:
- Passing the three core modules of the Master's in Biochemistry (45 CP) with an overall average grade of 1.5 or better.
Master in Biology:
- Completion of 2 B-modules (14 CP each) in different institutions;
- Completion of project practicals (6 weeks each, 7 CP each) with different supervisors;
- Holding of a scientific presentation in front of the Master's selection committee;
- Overall average grade: 1.5 or better.
Master's in Chemistry:
- Attainment of at least 42 CP from the M.Sc. Chemistry modules with an overall average grade of 1.5 or better. These grades are to be achieved in the core modules of the M.Sc. chemistry programme.
- Alternatively, there is also the option of replacing core modules from the area of the planned doctorate (Inorganic Chemistry / Structural Chemistry / Bioinorganic Chemistry or Organic Chemistry / Macromolecular Chemistry / Bioorganic Chemistry / Biochemistry or Physical Chemistry / Theoretical Chemistry / Biophysical Chemistry) with elective modules.
Master in Computer Science:
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Attainment of at least 30 CP in in the Master’s main modules and at least 30 CP in the Master’s elective modules. Both areas must be graded with an overall average grade of 1.5 or better.
Master in Mathematics:
- Attainment of at least 36 CP from the M.Sc. Mathematics modules with an overall average grade of 1.5 or better.
- Of these, at least 9 CP must be achieved in each of the two areas pure and applied mathematics.
Master in Physics:
- Please read our German website for a Fast-Track doctorate in Physics.
In all other departments of the faculty, a doctorate for graduates of a bachelor programme (fast-track doctorate) is not possible.
Master in Biochemistry:
- Passing the three core modules of the Master's in Biochemistry (45 CP) with an overall average grade of 1.5 or better.
Master in Biology:
- Completion of 2 B-modules (14 CP each) in different institutions;
- Completion of project practicals (6 weeks each, 7 CP each) with different supervisors;
- Holding of a scientific presentation in front of the Master's selection committee;
- Overall average grade: 1.5 or better.
Master's in Chemistry:
- Attainment of at least 42 CP from the M.Sc. Chemistry modules with an overall average grade of 1.5 or better. These grades are to be achieved in the core modules of the M.Sc. chemistry programme.
- Alternatively, there is also the option of replacing core modules from the area of the planned doctorate (Inorganic Chemistry / Structural Chemistry / Bioinorganic Chemistry or Organic Chemistry / Macromolecular Chemistry / Bioorganic Chemistry / Biochemistry or Physical Chemistry / Theoretical Chemistry / Biophysical Chemistry) with elective modules.
Master in Computer Science:
-
Attainment of at least 30 CP in in the Master’s main modules and at least 30 CP in the Master’s elective modules. Both areas must be graded with an overall average grade of 1.5 or better.
Master in Mathematics:
- Attainment of at least 36 CP from the M.Sc. Mathematics modules with an overall average grade of 1.5 or better.
- Of these, at least 9 CP must be achieved in each of the two areas pure and applied mathematics.
Master in Physics:
- Please read our German website for a Fast-Track doctorate in Physics.
In all other departments of the faculty, a doctorate for graduates of a bachelor programme (fast-track doctorate) is not possible.