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Demonstrating Proficiency in English · Who needs to take a language test Frequently Asked Questions Who needs to take a language test All applicants to our program must take a language test to demonstrate their proficiency in English. The only exceptions are made for students who have completed one or more years of their undergraduate education (College or University) in either the United States or England. Types of language test accepted
Due date for submitting test scores Applicants are advised to submit their language test scores with their applications. If this is not possible you may submit your application without a language test score. However, applications without a score are at a slight disadvantage compared to an application of similar quality that does have a score. Language test waivers Language test waivers are granted for applicants who completed their entire bachelor degree at University of Applied Sciences, Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, or at Jacobs University in Bremen. If you attended another German university and your entire program was conducted in English, you may also qualify for a waiver. Otherwise, waivers are rarely granted. Minimum Score Requirements In order to demonstrate a sufficient command of the English language applicants are advised to take the TOEFL exam, or the IELTS exam. The minimum score requirements are listed in the table below.
Institution Code for automatic submission of scores When registering for the TOEFL exam, students have the option to enter institution codes so that their scores will automatically be sent to the schools where they would like to apply. The institution code for the master's program in molecular medicine at the Charité is that of the Humbolt University. The code number is 8167. The department code is 42 or biochemistry. Nationalities exempt from taking a language test If you hold an American, Canadian, or British passport, AND you have been educated at the university level for one or more years in an affiliated educational institution, you are exempt from our requirement to take an English language test. Frequently Asked Questions I have taken many classes in English. Do I still need to take a language test? Answer: Yes. Applicants often have taken special courses related to their major area of study in English. Even if you have taken several semester of such courses and feel yourself to be fluent in the language, you are still required to take the language test. How do I make sure that my scores reach you? Answer: When registering for the TOEFL exam, students have the option to enter institution codes so that their scores will automatically be sent to the schools where they would like to apply. The institution code for the master's program in molecular medicine at the Charité is that of the Humbolt University. The code number is 8167. The department code is 42 or biochemistry. One of my parents is a native English speaker. Do I still need to take a language test? Answer: Yes, you still need to take the language test. Exceptions may be granted if you also studied at the university level in North America or the U.K. for one or more years. However, working in one of these countries, even if it was in a laboratory situation, does not qualify you for a waiver. I spent time abroad working in an English speaking laboratory. Do I still need to take a language test? Answer: Yes, you still need to take a language test. Working in a country, even if it was in a scientific or academic context is not considered the same as having to write exams and be evaluated in English. English is the official language of my country. Do I still need to take a language test? Answer: Yes, you still have to take the language test. Many of our applicants come from countries where English is the official language and part or all of their education was conducted in English. Nevertheless, the English of these students is often not up to the standards that we require for our program. Consequently, we still require the language test to be taken. Part or all of my education was conducted in English. Do I still need to take a language test? Answer: Yes, you still need to take the language test. Unless you attended one of the following universities in Germany for your entire bachelor degree, or any university in North America or the United Kingdom for one or more year as an undergraduate. Attending high school for one year in North America or the United Kingdom as an exchange student does not qualify you for a language test waiver unless you completed A-level examinations in the United Kingdom. German Universities that qualify applicants for a language test waiver: |
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In order to demonstrate a sufficient command of the English language applicants are advised to take the TOEFL exam, or the IELTS exam. Other types of language tests are rarely accepted. The following web site gives information about the exam, as well as locations throughout the world where it can be taken.
