Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

This question can't be answered easily. At least the following requirements must be met:
- Completed Bachelor in natural or life sciences (min. 6 semester & 180 ECTS) or comparable
- Not yet completed Bachelor (min. 150 ECTS at application time, latest 30th september!)
- Proof of proficiency in English (see below)
M.Sc. Cardiovascular Science is a SCIENTIFIC masters programm with a focus on research! 3 lab rotations (8 weeks each) are part of the programme this means previous knowledge in lab work is definetly a plus!

Unfortunately, Bachelor degrees in Dentistry, Nursing, Physiotherapie, Midwifery... can't be accepted for the program!

Yes, but please note, that Cardiovascular Science is a research based programme with a strong focus on lab work and NO CONTACT to patients!

Yes! One of the following tests (valid certificate, not older than 2 years!!) is needed:
- UNIcert^®: min. certificate UNIcert^® II (min. grade 2.3)
- NULTE-Certificate: min. B2+
- "International English Language Testing System" (IELTS Academic): min. Band 6.0
- English Scale: min. 173 points
- "Test of English as a Foreign Language, internet-based test" (TOEFL iBT): min. 95 points
- Global Scale of English (Pearson Academic): min. 67 points
- other English certificate min. B2+ or better
- min. 2 years in an english speaking country (not longer then 2 years ago)
- succesfully finished an english speaking study programme

A test is not needed if english is your native language!

- signed Application form (send via email after registration)
- Official Transcripts/Record of Study: Detailed documentation of your academic work (list of courses at all colleges/universities attended; grades if applicable)
- Diplomas (Certificates of relevant examinations e.g. Bachelor's or Master's degree, can be handed in until September 30th)
- CV with picture
- Motivation letter (Why do you want to study "CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCE" in GÖTTINGEN?)
- Proof of proficiency in English
Please check the application platform carefully!! Incomplete applications won´t be considered
All documents should be officially translated and handed in in English or German

The easiest way to convert your foreign grades is to use the "Bayerische Formel". The system automatically calculates your grade in the German grading system (1-6) from the "maximum achievable points/grade", the "minimum points/grade required to pass" and "your final grade". This ranges from 1 (very good) to 4 (sufficient). Grades 5 or 6 are considered as failed.

A minimum grade of 2.5 (german grading system) is needed. The better the grade the higher the chances to reach the next round. You can calculate your grade by using the so called "Modified Bavarian Formula" which can be found here.

Please check your SPAM folder! Quite often emails get lost in these folders. It is also possible that your email address on the registration sheet was wrong.

Both, the registration number and the password, were sent to you by email. The sender of the email is the "Faculty of Medicine - Cardiovascular Science". Please search again in your mailbox.
You can request a new password via the start page of the portal by using your email address.

Yes, this is possible! However, please note the application deadline and that your application will only become active and can be processed when the mandatory documents (signed application form, transcript, letter of motivation) have been uploaded. 

You will receive an automatically created notice about the status of your uploaded documents and you will be reminded automatically, if documents are missing.
Please take care, that your documents are complete, that your given email address is correct and check your SPAM-Filter (especially when using GMX and hotmail).

Incomplete applications can and will not be processed and/or considered.
We will inform you after the end of the application phase in June/July about the status of your application!.

Yes! The final certificate as well as the language test are not mandatory, they can be handed in later (until September 30^th).

No knowledge in german language is needed for the course. German language courses are offered by the university (A1 - C2) and are of course very helpful in everyday life.

Application time is from December 1^st till April 30^th

Start of the course is once a year on 1^st October.

The structure is best seen in the picture. The program includes the following modules:
1^st semester: M.CVS.101, M.CVS.001, M.CVS.102
2^nd semester: M.CVS.002, M.CVS.201
3^rd semester: M.CVS.301, M.CVS.003
4^th semester: M.CVS.401 (Master thesis)
In addition, the module M.CVS.004 must be taken and 13 credits must be achieved through elective modules.

Once you have uploaded all the required documents, you will receive access to the online test at the end of the application phase. The test includes 60 questions on general knowledge and natural science and takes 45 minutes. You can only start and take the test ONCE! Therefore, please make sure you have a stable internet connection and a quiet environment. Participation in the test is possible between May 4^th and May 12^th 2024!
Afterwards, at the end of May/beginning of June, selected candidates have to undergo a 30 minutes interview (directly in Göttingen if you are in Germany at that time or via Zoom) which will be conducted by two professors from the UMG.

We have a max. of 25 places once a year.
Please note, that "Cardiovascular Science" is not free in admission! You have to apply through the online portal, the best 50-60 students (out of currently around 600 applications per year) will be selected for an interview, and 25 will get the admission.

Teaching language of the course is English

No! Application is possible until April 30^th every year (and starts on December 1^st the year before).

For enrollment at Georg-August Universität, the following documents are needed:

• Application documents (signed Application form, Official Transcripts/Record of Study, Certificates of relevant examinations, CV with picture, Motivation letter, Proof of proficiency in English)
• Proof of health insurance
• Proof of payment of the semester fee
• Proof of valid measles vaccination/immunity

NO! Also NOT with an MBBS/MD!!
M.Sc. Cardiovascular Science is a scientific masters program without any contact to real patients and not equivalent to a consultant training!
If you are interested to work as a physician at the UMG, please contact the department itself.

3 Lab rotations (8 weeks each) are part of the M.Sc. Cardiovascular Science. This means that you choose yourself a research lab here at the UMG or somewhere in Germany/in the world and work there for 8 weeks full time on your own little project. Afterwards you´ll have to write a "lab report" and present your data and experiences. You can choose the lab/topic (mainly with a cardiovascular background).

We mainly qualify the students for going for a PhD but of course also jobs in a research lab in academia or the indstry and a job in clinical trials are thinkable.

We have 1-2 weeks "Christmas holiday" (end of December till beginning of January), 1-2 weeks "Easter break" and summer semester break (end of July till beginning of October).

No. Students at the University Göttingen only have to pay "semester fees" (ca. 350€). The semester fees comprise administration fees, student body fees (including the semester ticket) and a Studentenwerk fee. Students of prolonged studies - usually, if the regular standard course length has been exceeded by six semesters or more - additionally pay fees for long-running studies. Further information here: http://uni-goettingen.de/en/40054.html 

No, the M.Sc. Cardiovascular Science does not offer any scholarships itself. Within the University Göttingen accepted students can apply for the "Niedersachsen" and "Deutschland" fellowship. More information can be found here

On the MyGermanUniversity page you will find a lot of information about funding opportunities in Germany for (international) students: Scholarship Opportunities

Due to the high number of applicants, we are unfortunately unable to give reasons for every single rejection.
Please make sure that your documents are correct, complete and clear and that you filled out the application sheet correctly!

We receive 500-600 applications every year, many of high quality, but offer only 25 places. Therefore, we have to take many different aspects into consideration when choosing our future students.
Every single application is checked for the following points:

• Correctness!
• Grade of the last relevant (Bachelor) study programme
• Points/Rank in the Entry test
• World Ranking of the University
• Motivation Letter (incl. content, spelling...)
• (Wet)Laboratory experience
• ...and many others

A maximum of 10% (~60) of the applicants will be invited for an 25 minutes interview with 2 professors and the coordination of the programme.

The second step in the application process for a place in the Master's program "Cardiovascular Science" is an approximately 20-25min interview with our selection committee. A maximum of 70 students are invited to these interviews per year. So with your rank above 70, unfortunately we could not consider you for an interview. Unfortunately, it is not possible for us to tell you your exact rank.

No, M.Sc. Cardiovascular Science is a full time scientific masters programme with several events that require presence. It´s not possible to do this course online/half-time.

Some theoretical elective modules are also offered online.

In priciple: Yes! But please note that M.Sc.Cariovascular Science is a full time programme which means that, f.e. during the 8 week lab rotations, you will be in the lab 8 hrs./day 5 days/week.
And finding a part-time job in a student city like Göttingen might be not that easy...

You can contact the current students directly via Facebook: https://de-de.facebook.com/cvsmaster/

If you have any further questions, please contact the Programme Coordination by email or contact the current students via Facebook

The site "MyGermanUniversity" offers regular "Webinars" and always up-to-date "Articles" on various topics such as visa, scholarships and all questions about "Living and studying in Germany".