The programme is interdisciplinary in nature and includes modules at external research institutes such as the Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology (Hans Kn?ll Institute), the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology, and cooperation with relevant biotechnology corporations.

Special features:?Compared to other locations providing microbiology studies in Germany, Jena can boast two unique selling points:

  • The great number of non-university research facilities intensely involved in the university education as well as in many cooperative projects
  • The great number of biotechnology companies conducting research in Jena and yet with close ties to their parent companies elsewhere, making cooperation in nationwide research projects a reality.?

    • Career opportunities:?Graduates of the M.Sc. in Microbiology are well prepared for research-oriented positions at universities, private research institutes, and private companies. Potential fields of work include:

    • Research and development
    • Pharmaceutical industry und biotechnology corporations
    • Food industry
    • Chemical industry
    • Hospital research laboratories
    • Public administration (health authorities)
    • Teaching
    • Professional and trade organizations

    Students holding an M.Sc. in Microbiology from the University of Jena are qualified to pursue doctoral studies, particularly in the fields of biology, microbiology, bioinformatics, biochemistry, cellular biology, medical microbiology, and biological-geological studies, both at the University of Jena (such as at the?Jena School for Microbial Communication, and at higher education institutions around the world.