Informatics for the Natural Sciences
FsB vom 01.04.2025
Informatics for the Natural Sciences (NWI) combines informatics and natural sciences. Depending on the specialisation, it is therefore a course in bioinformatics, cheminformatics or physics informatics. A combination with a broader knowledge of the natural sciences is also possible.
The aim of the degree programme is to provide students with in-depth knowledge and skills in both computer science and at least one natural science subject such as biology, chemistry or physics. The degree programme qualifies students to understand methods in computer science and natural science in depth and to be able to combine them. The ability to work independently according to scientific principles and the ability to communicate across disciplinary boundaries are important by-products.
After completing the degree programme, graduates are in a position to work in science: in industry or in research institutions where computer science and natural sciences come together. The usual IT appointments (such as software development, data science, consulting, databases) are also open to successful graduates with the skills and experience they have acquired.
The courses
The courses
You will find the programme of lectures for this course in the eKVV.
An overview of the introductory and information events is provided by the central student counselling services.
Formalities / Important information
Course start
Course start
Studies can be commenced in both winter and summer semesters. Courses are targeted to commencing studies in winter semester. Student counselling to plan the course of studies is recommended.
Length and scope of studies
Length and scope of studies
The standard period of studies is 4 semesters. Information on studying part time can be found on the following webpage.
The studies Informatics for the Natural Sciences comprise 120 credit points.
Access requirements
Access requirements
Access to the Master programme is granted to those who can provide evidence that they have a first university degree which has a standard period of study of at least six semesters, qualifies for exercising a profession and is in accordance with the subject-specific regulations.
In any case, please read the specific Admission requirements for this Masters programme in the Subject-specific regulations (PDF).
Degrees from accredited Bachelor programmes at German ‘Berufsakademien’ are equivalent to Bachelor degrees from universities.
Applicants with a university degree obtained abroad are granted access provided that the degree they have acquired is deemed sufficient for this purpose and they can provide evidence of the required language skills.
Further information on required language skills
Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.
Application, admission and enrolment 1
Application, admission and enrolment
The study places for this degree programme are not subject to any admission restrictions (numerus clausus). Nevertheless, you need to apply within the currently applicable application deadlines.
As soon as you receive a positive response in the application and status portal (notice of access from the faculty), you can submit your application for enrolment within the set deadline.
Step by step to a Master programme without NC
To the application portal
Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.
Further links
Further links
Internet pages of the subject Informatics for the Natural Sciences
Internet pages of the responsible institution(s):
Faculty of Technology with the courses offered
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The information on admission restrictions / numerus clausus (NC) refers to applications for the winter semester 2025/26 and summer semester 2026.
Information on NC values from previous years