# Radiation Biology (MSc) at TUM

English-taught research-focused master on the biological basis of radiation therapy, especially in cancer, and the risks of ionising radiation, training translational researchers in close contact with the University Hospital rechts der Isar. ⚠ The non-EU tuition figure for this programme is unconfirmed; check the official page before budgeting. Based at TUM's city-centre campus. Teaching is at the School of Medicine and Health.

University: Technische Universität München (Technical University of Munich) (https://studygermany.dev/universities/tum.md)
City: Munich (https://studygermany.dev/cities/munich.md)
HTML page: https://studygermany.dev/programmes/tum-msc-radiation-biology/

## At a glance

- Degree: MSc
- Language of instruction: English
- English requirement: TOEFL iBT 88 or IELTS 6.5 (an English-medium bachelor's is also accepted)
- German requirement: not required (an accompanying German course runs alongside the degree)
- ECTS: 120
- Duration: 4 semesters
- Intake: Winter semester
- Tuition: not confirmed (see fee notes)
- Semester contribution: €97
- Semester ticket included: no

Fee notes: ⚠ Non-EU/EEA tuition NOT confirmed for this programme. NOT CONFIRMED at source - the verbatim tuition string was not captured from this programme's TUM detail page, so neither the €4,000 nor the €6,000 tier can be asserted. TUM's master's tiers are €4,000 or €6,000 per semester and are set per programme - do not assume either figure. Check the "Fees for the program" section of the official programme page before budgeting. The €97/semester Studierendenwerk fee applies (WS 2026/27); EU/EEA citizens, German-Abitur holders and holders of a completed German degree pay no tuition. No semester ticket is bundled. Verify at https://www.tum.de/en/studies/fees

## Admission requirements

- Prior degree: Bachelor's of at least six semesters in biology, molecular medicine, physics, engineering, biochemistry, psychology, pharmacy or a similar subject
- Minimum grade: Aptitude test assessing qualification, grade and motivation.
- Prerequisite credits: Prior knowledge of physics/biophysics/medical physics, mathematics and statistics, biochemistry, and laboratory experience - weighted according to the bachelor's subject
- Also required: Eignungsverfahren (aptitude assessment) applies. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission - applicants are ranked. Check TUMonline for current procedure details. uni-assist VPD (Vorprüfungsdokumentation) required for applicants with a non-German bachelor's degree; APS certificate required for applicants from China, India and Vietnam.

## Application deadlines

- All applicants, winter semester: 2026-05-31 (PASSED as of the last site build; the window usually repeats next cycle). Application deadline 31 May annually via TUMonline. TUM strongly encourages non-EU applicants to apply by 15 March so there is time for visa processing; missing documents such as the uni-assist VPD can follow until the final deadline.

## How to apply

- uni-assist required: yes (the deadline notes show who this applies to)
- Application portal: https://campus.tum.de/tumonline/
- Official programme page: https://www.mh.tum.de/en/mh/academic-programs/msc-radiation-biology/

## External resources

- [Programme overview (TUM)](https://www.tum.de/en/studies/degree-programs/detail/radiation-biology-master-of-science-msc)
- [School of Medicine and Health programme page](https://www.mh.tum.de/en/mh/academic-programs/msc-radiation-biology/)
- [DAAD listing](https://www2.daad.de/deutschland/studienangebote/international-programmes/en/detail/10373/)
- [Apply via TUMonline](https://campus.tum.de)


## Focus areas

- Clinical and experimental radiation oncology
- Imaging in radiation research
- Advanced molecular radiation biology

## Provenance

Last checked: 2026-08-09

- TUM School of Medicine and Health - M.Sc. Radiation Biology (English instruction confirmed; tuition figure NOT confirmed): https://www.mh.tum.de/en/mh/academic-programs/msc-radiation-biology/