Der Fachbereich Biologie ist einer der traditionsreichsten biologischen Fachbereiche in Deutschland. In Lehre und Forschung verfügen wir über ein sehr breites Spektrum von klassischen bis hin zu modernsten Methoden. Die Lehre kann auf moderne Kurs- und Laborräume zurückgreifen. Die Forschung orientiert sich an unseren Forschungsschwerpunkten Evolution und Ökologie, Mikrobiologie/Infektionsbiologie, Neurobiologie, Molekularbiologie der Pflanzen sowie Molekulare Zellbiologie & Immunologie. Enge Kooperationen bestehen mit der Fakultät für Medizin, dem Fachbereich Geowissenschaften sowie den Tübinger Max-Planck-Instituten

Learn about the microbes that are all around us and shape our daily lives!

The Master's program 'Microbiology and Infection Biology' will give you an excellent insight into the multifaceted world of microbes, providing fundamental knowledge in microbiology and infection biology, cutting edge research in renowned laboratories and a high number of hands-on courses. Join us for a great study experience at one of Germanys Universities of Excellence.

Scientific profile

The Master's program in Microbiology and Infection Biology is run by the IMIT (Interfaculty Institute of Microbiology and Infection Medicine), which covers the research areas microbial physiology, microbial compounds and infection biology. Physiological research focuses on the molecular basis of cellular processes in bacteria, the mechanisms of adaptation to changes in the environment and symbiotic interactions. Various IMIT research groups are working on the molecular processes of natural product biosynthesis and on the mechanisms by which they inhibit the growth of bacterial pathogens. Infection biology research focuses on staphylococci, the most common cause of nosocomial infections, and gastrointestinal pathogens. Another focus is the microbiome, including its capacity to prevent infections as well as its impact on drug metabolism and human health.