Human Biology - Principles of Health and Disease

The research-oriented Elite Master’s Program “Human Biology – Principles of Health and Disease” is a highly selective, English-taught program designed for up to 30 motivated and passionate students each year. It offers cutting-edge training in a vibrant research environment and covers a wide spectrum of biomedical topics, including Cell Biology, Stem Cells and Epigenetics, Molecular Microbiology and Infection Biology, Molecular Oncology, Neurosciences, and Cardiovascular and Lung Research.

Our curriculum combines compulsory and elective modules with transferable-skills courses, giving students the flexibility to shape their individual learning path. A dedicated mentoring program connects students with experienced, internationally renowned professors who provide guidance and support — helping them grow into outstanding researchers.

Beyond LMU’s renowned Faculties of Biology and Medicine, students gain access to a wide network of collaboration partners at leading research institutes and industry partners in Germany and abroad, offering unique opportunities to carry out innovative research projects.

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are well-prepared to pursue an individual doctoral research project or enroll in one of the Faculty of Biology’s graduate schools to continue their academic career.

• Graduate School of Life Sciences Munich (LSM)
• Graduate School of Systemic Neursosciences (GSN)

First Semester – Basic Training
The first semester is designed to build on and deepen the knowledge acquired during the bachelor’s program. Students gain fundamental practical skills that prepare them for the more specialized courses in later semesters. In addition, they have the opportunity to strengthen key competencies such as presentation skills, teamwork, and intercultural communication.

Second and Third Semester – Advanced Training in Core Topics
During the second and third semesters, students focus on their chosen areas of interest.

• Second semester: Cell Biology, Stem Cells and Epigenetics or Molecular Microbiology and Infection Biology
• Third semester: Molecular Oncology, Neurosciences or Cardiovascular and Lung Research

Each topic includes lectures, seminars, a topic-specific practical methods course, and an eight-week research internship. These research internships can also be carried out in collaboration with industry partners or at partner institutes in Munich or abroad. Regular guest lectures give students opportunities to network and connect with potential future employers.

In addition to the core curriculum, students can broaden their expertise by selecting from a range of interdisciplinary courses. Transferable-skills courses further develop essential professional abilities such as time management, self-reflection, scientific writing, teamwork, conflict resolution, and leadership.

Fourth Semester – Master’s Module
The program concludes with a 24-week master’s thesis. During this final phase, students conduct independent research, write their thesis, and present and defend their findings — demonstrating their ability to carry out responsible, high-level scientific work.

Overview Curriculum (JPG, 2.100 KB)

The Elite Master’s Program “Human Biology – Principles of Health and Disease” is supported by a comprehensive mentoring program that accompanies students from enrollment through graduation. Each student is assigned a dedicated professor as a mentor, who helps shape both their personal and scientific development.

The professors involved in this program are leading experts in their fields with strong international profiles. Through regular one-on-one meetings, mentors provide guidance on academic progress, research opportunities, and career planning.

In addition to faculty mentoring, students benefit from the support of the Study Dean, the Student Council, the Examination Office, and the Study Coordinator — ensuring they receive comprehensive guidance and assistance throughout their studies.

mhb@bio.lmu.de

Coordination

• Marita Sacher

Spokespersons

• Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Gudermann
• Prof. Dr. Heinrich Leonhardt

Dean of Studies

• Prof. Dr. Heinrich Jung (Faculty of Biology)

Student Union

• Student Union at the Faculty of Biology

Examination Board

• Prof. Dr. Martin Kerschensteiner (Faculty of Medicine) - Head of Examination Board

Aptidude Assessment Board

• Prof. Dr. Thomas Gudermann (Faculty of Medicine)
• Prof. Dr. Kirsten Jung (Faculty of Biology)
• Prof. Dr. Martin Kerschensteiner (Faculty of Medicine)
• Prof. Dr. Heinrich Leonhardt (Faculty of Biology)

Applications for the Master of Science program in Human Biology - Principles of Health and Disease starting in October 2025 are now closed.

The next application period for the Master of Science in Human Biology - Principles of Health and Disease starting in October 2026 will run from mid-January until February 28, 2026.

As soon as the application period opens, you will find the link to the application portal here.

Prospective schedule for the admission process 2025:

• Entrance Exam: calendar week 18
• Interviews: calendar weeks 23 and 24

The admission process consists of four steps. The decision regarding eligibility is made by the Master’s Admission Committee.

Step 1: Requirements
You are eligible to apply for the Master of Science program in Human Biology if you meet all of the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree (completed or in progress)
  You have successfully completed a bachelor’s degree comprising at least 180 ECTS points in biology or a related field - such as biomedical science, bioinformatics, (bio-)chemistry, medicine, physics - or you are expected to complete it in the near future.
• Thesis (equivalent)
  Your bachelor’s program must include a final research project with a written thesis worth at least 10 ECTS credits (1 ECTS credit corresponds to approximately 30 working hours). If your program does not require a thesis, you remain eligible to apply provided you have completed, or will complete, an equivalent research course or internship.
• English Language Proficiency
  You must provide proof of English proficiency at the B2 level or higher, as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), or demonstrate an equivalent level of proficiency.

Step 2: Online Application
You must meet the admission requirements and successfully submit the online application along with all required documents. You must submit your application exclusively through our online portal (see "Current application period").

Step 3: Entrance Exam
If you fulfill the eligibility requirements and you have successfully submitted your online application with the required documents, you will be invited to take the Entrance Exam.
After you have taken the entrance exam, a combined score is calculated based on your exam result (70%) and your bachelor’s degree grade point average (30%). You will be invited to an interview if your combined score is 2.0* or lower.

Step 4: Interview
You will be invited to an interview if your combined score, consisting of your exam grade (70%) and grade point average of your bachelor’s degree (30%), is equal to or less than 2.0*. In this final step of the admission process, a decision is made regarding your admission to the program.

* According to the German grading scale, where 1.0 is the best and 4.0 is the minimum passing grade.

Overview Admission Process (PNG, 57 KB)

You are eligible to apply for the elite Master's Program Human Biology – Principles of Health and Disease if you fulfil all of the following requirements:

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (in progress):
  You must have successfully completed a bachelor’s degree comprising at least 180 ECTS points in biology or a related field, such as biomedical science, bioinformatics, (bio)chemistry, medicine or (bio)physics. Alternatively, you are expected to complete such a degree in the near future.
• Thesis (equivalent):
  Your bachelor’s program must include a final research project with a written thesis worth at least 10 ECTS credits (1 ECTS credit corresponds to approximately 30 working hours). If your program does not require a thesis, you remain eligible to apply provided you have completed, or will complete, an equivalent research course or internship.
  Here you can find more information on the requirements for the Thesis (equivalent) (PDF, 3.869 KB).
• English Language Proficiency
  To be eligible for the master’s program, you must provide proof of English language proficiency at a level equivalent to at least B2, as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), or an equivalent standard.
  
  Acceptable proof must either explicitly state that your English proficiency is at least at the B2 CEFR level or be verifiable through recognized language assessments. All types of language tests are accepted (e.g., in-person, computer-based, paper-based, or online), and there is no restriction regarding the date the test was taken.
  Proof of your proficiency in German is not required for your application to the master’s program.
  Here you can find a list of (non-)valid language proofs (PDF, 68 KB).

Documents

The following documents, in English and in PDF format, are required for your application to the master's program:

• Bachelor’s degree certificate (or equivalent, if already available)
• Transcript of records, which must include the following information:
• Total grade point average (GPA)
• Official explanation of your university’s grading system (including the highest possible grade and the minimum passing grade)
• Official explanation of your university’s credit system (e.g., how many working hours correspond to one credit)
• If you have not yet completed your bachelor’s degree, you may still apply by submitting a current transcript of records showing all completed coursework to date.
• Please note: If your university uses a grading or credit system that differs from the German system, we will convert your GPA and credit points accordingly — please do not do this yourself.
• Proof of Thesis (equivalent)
• Thesis: Upload your bachelor’s transcript of records and mark your thesis project clearly.
• Thesis equivalent: Upload an official, supervisor-signed document that includes the project title or topic, the course or internship period, and the number of hours worked (or to be worked).
• Do not submit the actual scientific report!

• Proof of English language proficiency
  Documentation that your English proficiency is equivalent to at least level B2, as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), or equivalent.
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
  Your CV must be limited to a maximum of two pages. It should include:
• Full name
• Academic background
• Work experience
• Other relevant information

• Motivation essay
  A motivation letter with a maximum length of 600 words, addressing the following:
• Your reasons for applying to this program, including relevant qualifications such as research and practical (lab) experience
• Your motivation for studying at LMU (Faculty of Biology)
• Your interest in specific research areas or research groups

Important:
All required documents must be submitted by the application deadline. According to the admission regulations, late applications or documents submitted after the deadline cannot be considered.

If you meet the admission requirements and have successfully submitted your online application along with all required documents, you will be invited to take the Entrance Exam.

The exam is offered both online (subject to a fee) and in person (free of charge) at the Biocenter of LMU Munich. The online version involves external service fees of approximately €70 (plus any applicable country-specific taxes), payable via credit card or PayPal. Detailed information about the exam format, exact date, and applicable fees will be included in the official invitation.
Please note: The examination fee for the online exam is non-refundable and not subject to any discounts or vouchers.

Exam Details:
The Entrance Exam is a 90-minute, English-language, multiple-choice test. It will include questions on various biological topics, focusing on human and molecular biology methods, similar to the online SAT Biology Subject Test. The Entrance Exams covers topics from the following subject areas:

• Biological sciences
• Human anatomy and physiology
• Principles of health and disease
• Cell biology
• Molecular biology
• Epigenetics
• Molecular oncology
• Cardiovascular diseases
• Neurobiology
• Microbiology

The questions are designed at the bachelor’s level, and any standard textbook used in a bachelor’s biology program can be used for preparation.
Please note: Sample questions are not available!

Expected Knowledge:

• Cell biology: Understanding the structure and function of cells, including their organelles, membranes, and cytoskeleton.
• Biochemistry: Understanding the chemical processes that occur within cells, including protein synthesis, DNA replication, and metabolic pathways.
• Genetics: Understanding the principles of inheritance, including Mendelian genetics, DNA structure and function, and gene expression.
• Molecular biology: Understanding the techniques used to study DNA, RNA, and protein molecules, including PCR, cloning, sequencing, and gene editing.
• Epigenetics: Understanding the role of epigenetic modifications, such as DNA methylation and histone modification, in the regulation of gene expression and their contribution to cancer development.
• Stem cell biology: Understanding of properties and classification, including embryonic stem cells, adult stem cells, and induced pluripotent stem cells. You should also be familiar with methods used to isolate, culture, and differentiate stem cells in vitro, as well as the ethical considerations associated with stem cell research.
• Microbiology: Understanding the diversity of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi, and their interactions with other organisms.
• Neuroscience: Understanding the structure and function of the nervous system, including the brain and the mechanisms of synaptic transmission.
• Tumor biology: Understanding the characteristics of cancer cells, including their abnormal growth, invasion, and metastasis.
• Oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes: Understanding the role of genes that regulate cell growth and division, and how mutations in these genes can lead to cancer.
• Signaling pathways: Understanding the basic signaling networks that control cell proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis, and how they are disrupted in cancer.
• DNA damage and repair: Understanding how DNA damage and mutations can occur, and how cells respond to these insults through DNA repair pathways.
• Biostatistics: Understanding the principles of statistical analysis and their application to biological data.
• Anatomy and physiology of the major human organ systems, including the cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, and digestive systems.
• Pathophysiology of major diseases, such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and neurological disorders.
• Research methods in human biology, molecular biology, cell biology including experimental design and statistical analysis.

Recommended textbooks:

• Molecular Cell Biology (eds. Lodish et al)
• Molecular Biology of the Gene (ed. Watson)
• Biochemistry (Stryer)
• Principles of Biochemistry (Lehninger)
• Cell Biology (Pollard, Earnshaw et al.)
• Anatomy and Physiology (Tortora and Derrickson)
• The Human Body (ed. Faller)
• Color Atlas of Human Anatomy
• Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain (Bear et al)
• Animal Physiology (Knut Schmidt-Nielsen)
• Physiology and Biochemistry of Prokaryotes (ed. White)
• Biology of Microorganisms (Brock)
• The Biology of Cancer (Robert A. Weinberg)
• The Hallmarks of Cancer, Review, Robert A. Weinberg

After taking the Entrance Exam:

Once you have completed the Entrance Exam, a combined score will be calculated based on your exam grade (70%) and your bachelor’s grade point average (30%). If you have a combined score less than or equal to 2.0*, you will be invited to the final step of the admission process – the interview.

* According to the German grading scale, where 1.0 is the best and 4.0 is the minimum passing grade.

You will be invited to the final step of the admission process—the interview—if your combined score, calculated from your final exam grade (70%) and the grade point average of your bachelor’s degree (30%), is equal or less than 2.0*.

The interview is conducted via online video call. It is held in English and lasts approximately 30 minutes. You will be interviewed by two representatives of the Faculty of Biology and/or the Faculty of Medicine, of which at least one is a professor.

A formal invitation, including the exact dates and times, will be sent to you at least one week in advance.

The interview will assess various aspects, including your academic background—both theoretical knowledge and practical experience—your ability to engage with biology-related topics and solve scientific problems, as well as your motivation to pursue the Master of Science in Human Biology - Principles of Health and Disease at LMU Munich.

* According to the German grading scale, where 1.0 is the best and 4.0 is the minimum passing grade.

Important Information for international applicants

If you are not a German citizen and have neither completed your bachelor’s degree in Germany nor obtained your general university entrance qualification (“Abitur”) in Germany or from a German school abroad, you are required to apply also for general admission to LMU Munich through the International Office.

This means that you must submit two separate applications:

• One to the Faculty of Biology for acceptance to the master’s program, and
• One to the International Office for general admission to LMU.

These are independent processes with different purposes and deadlines:

• The Faculty of Biology evaluates your academic background and motivation as part of the admission process for the Master’s program.
• The International Office verifies foreign academic qualifications to determine your general eligibility to study at LMU.

Application Deadlines:

• Faculty of Biology – Application for acceptance to the master’s program:
  February 28
• International Office – Application for general admission to LMU:
  July 15

As an international applicant, you may wait to apply for general admission until you have passed the entrance exam. However, we strongly recommend reviewing the procedure and required documents early to avoid delays later in the process.

Further details on how to apply for general admission can be found on the International Office’s admission website.

Please note the following:

• The International Office requires certified copies of all transcripts and certificates.
• You must complete the official application form of the International Office.
• In the form, indicate that you are applying for the Master’s program in Human Biology - Principles of Health and Disease.
  (You are not required to submit your Letter of Acceptance from the Faculty of Biology at this stage.)

The Elite Master’s Program Human Biology – Principles of Health and Disease offers students access to outstanding research facilities both in Munich and at the state-of-the-art HighTechCampus in Martinsried, where the majority of the program takes place. The campus hosts not only the Faculty of Biology (Biocenter) and the Faculty of Medicine (Biomedical Center and University Hospital), but also several renowned research institutions, including the Max Planck Institutes of Biochemistry and for Biological Intelligence, Helmholtz Zentrum Munich (Institute of Epigenetics and Stem Ceclls (IES), Institute of Lung Health and Immunitiy), the Gene Center Munich and the Research Center for Molecular Biosystems (BioSysM), the Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research, and the Institute for Medical Informatics, Biometry and Epidemiology (IBE).

This vibrant ecosystem fosters close collaboration between academia and industry. Knowledge generated at these institutes is rapidly translated into real-world biotechnological and medical applications, supported by a thriving start-up culture. For instance, the Innovation and Start-up Center Biotechnology (IZB) is one of the leading biotechnology centers in Europe, hosting over 40 biotech companies with more than 700 employees.

Additional institutes of the Faculty of Medicine that are involved in the Elite Master’s Program are located at the Medical Campus in downtown Munich. These include the Institute for Cardiovascular Prevention (IPEK), the Max von Pettenkofer Institute, the Institute of Pathology, and the Walther Straub Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology.

A unique advantage of Munich is that it is home to seven of the eight German Centers for Health Research, established by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). Their translational research addresses a broad spectrum of diseases, including cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular, pulmonary, infectious, and neurodegenerative disorders. The Faculty of Medicine is actively involved in research across these centers, ensuring that the five core topics of the Elite Master’s Program are closely aligned with their scientific focus areas.

This extensive network of collaborations provides students with an exceptional, diverse, and cutting-edge research environment.

• Prof. Dr. Ingrid Boekhoff
  Walther Straub Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, LMU
• Prof. Dr. Anne-Laure Boulesteix
  Biometry in Molecular Medicine, Institute for Medical Information Processing, Biometry, and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, LMU
• Prof. Dr. Alexander Dietrich
  Experimental Pharmacotherapy, Walther Straub Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, LMU
• Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Enard
  Anthropology and Human Genomics, Faculty of Biology, LMU
• Prof. Dr. med. Stefan Endres
  Clinical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, LMU University Hospital
• Prof. Dr. Dr. Christian Michael Grimm
  Molecular Pharmacology, Walther Straub Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, LMU
• Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Gudermann
  General Pharmacology and Toxicology, Walther Straub Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, LMU
• Prof. Dr. Heinrich Leonhardt
  Human Biology and Bioimaging, Faculty of Biology, LMU
• Prof. Dr. Ulrich Mansmann
  Biometry and Bioinformatics, Institute for Medical Information Processing, Biometry, and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, LMU
• Prof. Dr. Michael Mederos y Schnitzler
  General Pharmacology and Toxicology, Walther Straub Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, LMU
• Prof. Dr. Annette Nicke
  Molecular Toxicology, Walther Straub Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, LMU
• Prof. Dr. Christof Osman
  Cell and Developmental Biology, Faculty of Biology, LMU
• Prof. Dr. Martin Parniske
  Evolution of Molecular Interactions shaping Plant Root Symbioses, Chair of Genetics, Faculty of Biology, LMU
• Prof. Dr. Maria Elena Torres-Padilla
  Institute of Epigenetics and Stem Cells, Stem Cell Center, Helmholtz Munich
• Prof. Dr. Jochen Wolf
  Evolutionary Biology, Faculty of Medicine, LMU

• Prof. Dr. Anne-Laure Boulesteix
  Biometry in Molecular Medicine, Institute for Medical Information Processing, Biometry, and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, LMU
• Prof. Dr. Thomas Brocker
  Adaptive Immune Regulation, Institute for Immunology, BioMedcial Center, Faculty of Medicine, LMU
• Prof. Dr. med. Stefan Endres
  Clinical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, LMU Hospital
• Prof. Dr. med. Michael Hoelscher
  Institute of Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine, LMU Hospital
• Prof. Dr. Christine Josenhans
  Medical Microbiology and Hospital Epidemiology, Max von Pettenkofer Institute for Hygiene and Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, LMU
• Prof. Dr. Heinrich Jung
  Bacterial Physiology and Biochemistry, Chair of Microbiology, Faculty of Biology, LMU
• Prof. Dr. Kirsten Jung
  Molecular Biology, Chair of Microbiology, Faculty of Biology, LMU
• Prof. Dr. med. Oliver Keppler
  HIV-host Interactions and Chemo-Sensitization, Gene Center Munich & Max von Pettenkofer Institute, LMU
• Prof. Dr. med. Sebastian Kobold
  Immunopharmacology, Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, LMU Hospital
• Prof. Dr. Anne Krug
  Dendritic Cell Biology, Institute for Immunology, BioMedcial Center, Faculty of Medicine, LMU
• Prof. Dr. Ulrich Mansmann
  Biometry and Bioinformatics, Institute for Medical Information Processing, Biometry, and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, LMU
• Prof. Dr. Martin Parniske
  Evolution of Molecular Interactions shaping Plant Root Symbioses, Chair of Genetics, Faculty of Biology, LMU
• Prof. Dr. med. Sebastian Suerbaum
  Medical Microbiology and Hospital Epidemiology, Max von Pettenkofer Institute for Hygiene and Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, LMU
• Prof. Dr. med. Erika von Mutius
  Institute of Asthma and Allergy Prevention, Environmental Health Center, Helmholtz Munich

• PD Dr. Florence Bareyre
  Axonal repair following CNS injury, Institute of Clinical Neuroimmunology, Faculty of Medicine, LMU
• Prof. Dr. Elisabeth Binder
  Head of the Department Genes and Environment, Department of Translational Research in Psychiatry, Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry
• Prof. Dr. Alexander Borst
  Deptartment "Circuits – Computation – Models", Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence
• Prof. Dr. Anne-Laure Boulesteix
  Biometry in Molecular Medicine, Institute for Medical Information Processing, Biometry, and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, LMU
• Prof. Dr. Laura Busse
  Division of Neurobiology, Faculty of Biology of the LMU Munich
• Prof. Dr. Martin Dichgans
  Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research, Medical Faculty of the LMU Munich
• Prof. Dr. Benedikt Grothe
  Neurobiology, Faculty of Biology of the LMU
• Prof. Dr. Christian Haass
  Metabolic Biochemistry, Institute for Biochemistry, Medical Faculty of the LMU Munich
• Prof. Dr. Andreas Herz
  Computational Neuroscience, Faculty of Biology of the LMU Munich
• PD. Dr. Naoto Kawakami
  Institute of Clinical Neuroimmunology, Biomedical Center, Medical Faculty of the LMU Munich
• Prof. Dr. David Keays
  Sensory and Developmental Neuroscience, Division of Neurosciences, Faculty of Biology of the LMU Munich
• Prof. Dr. Martin Kerschensteiner
  Institute of Clinical Neuroimmunology, Medical Faculty of the LMU Munich
• Prof. Dr. Ulrich Mansmann
  Biometry and Bioinformatics, Institute for Medical Information Processing, Biometry, and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, LMU

• Prof. Dr. Anne-Laure Boulesteix
  Biometry in Molecular Medicine, Institute for Medical Information Processing, Biometry, and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, LMU
• Prof. Dr. med. Stefan Endres
  Clinical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, LMU Hospital
• Prof. Dr. med. Irmela Jeremias
  Apoptosis in Hematopoietic Stem Cells, Stem Cell Center, Helmholtz Munich
• Prof. Dr. med. Christoph Klein
  Molecular Medicine, Gene Center Munich, Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, LMU
• Prof. Dr. med. Sebastian Kobold
  Immunopharmacology, Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, LMU Hospital
• Prof. Dr. Heinrich Leonhardt
  Human Biology and Bioimaging, Faculty of Biology, LMU
• Prof. Dr. Ulrich Mansmann
  Biometry and Bioinformatics, Institute for Medical Information Processing, Biometry, and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, LMU
• Prof. Dr. med. Martina Rudelius
  Institute of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, LMU
• Prof. Dr. Marion Subklewe
  Translational Cancer Immunology, Gene Center Munich, Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, LMU
• Prof. Dr. Michael von Bergwelt
  Interventional Immunology Network, Department of Medicine and Outpatient Clinic III, LMU Hospital

• Prof. Dr. Alexander Bartelt
  Cardiovascular Metabolism, Institute for Cardiovascular Prevention, LMU Hospital
• Prof. Dr. med. Jürgen Behr
  Chair of Clinical Pneumology, Department of Medicine V, LMU Hospital
• Prof. Dr. Ingrid Boekhoff
  Walther Straub Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, LMU
• Prof. Dr. Anne-Laure Boulesteix
  Biometry in Molecular Medicine, Institute for Medical Information Processing, Biometry, and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, LMU
• Prof. Dr. Alexander Dietrich
  Experimental Pharmacotherapy, Walther Straub Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, LMU
• Prof. Dr. Alexander Faussner
  Clinical Pathology Biochemistry, Institute for Cardiovascular Prevention, LMU Hospital
• Prof. Dr. Dr. Christian Michael Grimm
  Molecular Pharmacology, Walther Straub Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, LMU
• Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Gudermann
  General Pharmacology and Toxicology, Walther Straub Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, LMU
• Prof. Dr. med. Berthold Koletzko
  Comprehensive Childhood Research Center, Dr. von Hauner Children's Hospital, LMU
• Prof. Dr. Ulrich Mansmann
  Biometry and Bioinformatics, Institute for Medical Information Processing, Biometry, and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, LMU
• Prof. Dr. med. Steffen Massberg
  Med I - Clinical Study Group, Department of Medicine I, LMU Hospital
• Prof. Dr. Michael Mederos y Schnitzler
  General Pharmacology and Toxicology, Walther Straub Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, LMU
• Prof. Dr. Annette Nicke
  Molecular Toxicology, Walther Straub Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, LMU
• Prof. Dr. med. Martin Reincke
  Department of Internal Medicine IV, LMU Hospital
• Prof. Dr. med. Nicole Reisch
  Endokrinology, Diab. & Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine IV, LMU Hospital
• PD Johann Schredelseker, PhD
  General Pharmacology and Toxicology, Walther Straub Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, LMU
• Univ.-Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Sabine Steffens
  Lipid Signalling in Cardiovascular Disease, Institute for Cardiovascular Prevention, LMU Hospital
• Prof. Dr. med. Erika von Mutius
  Institute of Asthma and Allergy Prevention, Environmental Health Center, Helmholtz Munich
• Prof. Dr. med. Christian Weber
  Cardiovascular Molecular Signatures, Institute for Cardiovascular Prevention, LMU Hospital
• Prof. Dr. Ali Önder Yildirim
  Lung Health and Immunity, Environmental Health Center, Helmholtz Munich

• Prof. Dr. Monika Betzler
  Chair of Practical Philosophy and Ethics, Faculty of Philosophy, Philosophy of Science and Religious Studies, LMU
• Prof. Dr. Anne-Laure Boulesteix
  Biometry in Molecular Medicine, Institute for Medical Information Processing, Biometry, and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, LMU
• Prof. Dr. Ulrich Mansmann
  Biometry and Bioinformatics, Institute for Medical Information Processing, Biometry, and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, LMU

MHB Study regulation (PDF, 163 KB)

How things work! 2025 (PDF, 1.772 KB)

Course catalogue (PDF, 965 KB)

Module catalogue (PDF, 901 KB)

List of internal supervisors (PDF, 158 KB)

Guidelines (PDF, 259 KB)

Confirmation of internal supervision for an external internship (PDF, 86 KB)(prior to start)

Confirmation internal research practical course (PDF, 96 KB) (after completion)

Confirmation external research practical course within the Faculties Medicine and Biology of the LMU and outside of the MHB Members (PDF, 98 KB)(after completion)

Confirmation external research practical course outside the MHB Members and the Faculties Medicine and Biology of the LMU (PDF, 98 KB)(after completion)

Guidelines (PDF, 325 KB)

Registration for an internal master's thesis (PDF, 183 KB)

Registration for an external Master's Thesis (PDF, 131 KB)

Deadlines (PDF, 411 KB)

Last page and statement of originality (PDF, 64 KB)

Application of Extension (PDF, 85 KB)

Biomedical colloquia list (PDF, 248 KB) (P 8.1)

Recognition of credits from undergraduate studies

Students who have completed a course of study with an official duration of study of more than three years can apply for recognition of academic achievements from their undergraduate studies. This is only permitted for students for whom a 4-year degree is not a requirement to start studying at LMU-Munich. The application for recognition may be submitted by the end of the winter semester in which the students began their studies.

The requirements are:

• Only courses/credits that are offered identically by the Faculty of Biology for the master program can be recognised
• A written application for the recognition, with signature and date
• Official documents that confirm content, work load and examination form (module manuals, transcript of records)
• A proof that your undergraduate program had a duration more than 3 years (e.g. transcript of records)
• Please send hard copies to the examination office of the Faculty of Biology. The evaluation will be done by the examination board.

Recognition of credits, acquired during the studies

An application for recognition of study achievements, which have been completed alongside the study curriculum, must be submitted to the Biology Examination Office by the end of the following semester in which the course was successfully completed.
The requirements are:

• A written application for recognition with signature and date.
• Official documents that confirm content, workload and form of examination (module manuals, transcript of records)
• Please send printed copies to the examination office of the Faculty of Biology.

If you are thinking about recognizing courses that you have completed alongside your studies, please contact the coordination team in advance. Not all achievements can be recognized.

Recognition of language courses

The following language courses can be credited towards the “Transferable Skills” module:

A minimum B1 language course worth 3 ECTS credits, other than your native language, or an English course better than B2 worth 3 ECTS credits. Please note that you must provide proof that you have successfully passed an examination and that recognition of language courses that were completed before the current master's degree program can only be recognized if the courses were part of your curriculum or have been completed at the university.

The requirements are:

• A written application for the recognition, with signature and date
• Official documents that confirm content, work load and examination form (module manuals, transcript of records)
• Please send hard copies to the examination office of the Faculty of Biology. The evaluation will be done by the examination board.

Reimbursement for Travel Funds:

Funding for conference participation, workshops and visits of collaboration partners.

How to apply prior to your travels:

Before the event takes place write a 1-2 pages proposal including the following information:

• Intention of your travel (conference, workshop, lab exchange)

• Benefit for your research, relation to the scientific topic of your study program

• In case of conference participation: abstract of poster or talk, confirmation of registration (not mandatory)

• Requested funding in detail (costs for flight/train, accommodation, registration fee etc.)

• CV

Submit your proposal to the coordination office (mhb@bio.lmu.de)

Evaluation will be done by the Spokespersons.

Application for reimbursements for different costs:

Reimbursement of costs you have payed after confirmation through the coordination via email.

Please fill out this document (PDF, 473 KB) and submit it to the coordination’s office (mhb@bio.lmu.de).

Application of reimbursement for German courses:

The Elite Network of Bavaria supports its international members in improving their German language skills through intensive courses that exceed regular university language courses in duration, frequency, or intensity.

Funding Details

• Maximum funding: up to 800 € per student for the entire study period

• Courses of all levels (A1 – C2) according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) are eligible

• Online courses are also eligible for reimbursement

Course Timing

• The course must be scheduled so that at least one full semester remains in the respective program after completion.

• Funding during the last semester is only possible for regular IUCM Language School courses offered by the Faculty of Biology.

Costs Not Eligible for Reimbursement

• Examination or certificate fees

• Books or additional learning materials

Application Process (Before Course Start)

• Apply in advance to the coordination office using the official application document (PDF, 119 KB).

• Pay course fees upfront — applicants must cover costs initially themselves.

Reimbursement Procedure (After Course Completion)

After successfully finishing the course, send the following documents via email to the coordination office:

• Certificate of course completion

• “Request for Reimbursement” form (DOCX, 20 KB) (Elite Network)

• “Request for Reimbursement for Different Costs” form (PDF, 473 KB) (Faculty of Biology)

• Include invoice, proof of payment, and all other required documents

Further Information

Detailed information on the reimbursement of costs for intensive German courses by the Elite Network of Bavaria can be found here (PDF, 100 KB).

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