Program Overview

Molecular Biotechnology Program

The Molecular Biotechnology program is a master's degree program that is an essential supplement to undergraduate studies. Apart from the classes for preparing the diploma thesis (master's seminar, specialization laboratories, and master's thesis), there are only a few additional compulsory courses in the studies program. The remaining major and specialist subjects are optional - students can choose them according to their interests and career plans.

Program Description

Biotechnology is a combination of nature inventions, human ingenuity, and the possibilities of technology. The Molecular Biotechnology program is aimed at acquiring practical skills by students, learning about the advantages and limitations of the most significant possible number of methods and techniques used today in research laboratories, and developing the skills of planning experiments, independent work, critical analysis of results as well as collecting and verifying scientific information.

Available Programs

• First-cycle program: not available
• Second-cycle program:
  • Study mode: full-time program
  • Language of instruction: Polish
  • Profile: general academic
  • Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)
  • Title: Magister (equivalent of Master’s degree)
  • Main discipline: Biological Sciences

Curriculum Overview

In the program curriculum, you may find information about the subjects you will attend while studying this program. The program indicates which subjects are scheduled for each semester of the studies, which are mandatory, which belong to the group of elective subjects (so-called optional subjects), which of them end with an exam, and which do not. Each subject in such a program curriculum has its syllabus, which is a description of what students learn within the scope of that subject.

Faculty Information

The Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology is Poland's best research and didactic unit. Research conducted at the Faculty of Biological Sciences and Humanities focused on the processes taking place at the cellular, molecular and atomic levels in plants, animals, and microorganisms. As part of its activities, the department cooperates with several dozen centers in Poland and worldwide. Also, it carries out research projects with companies from the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

Student Life

Time spent at the university is not all about education and class participation; it is also an excellent opportunity to develop hobbies and interests. Many research societies and student organizations work at the Jagiellonian University, including faculty- and university-wide ones. These societies allow students to spend their free time actively, gain knowledge, develop their talents, participate in engaging, unconventional projects, go on research and team-building trips, participate in conferences and meet fellow students outside the lecture halls.

Admission to Studies

Admission to study programs at the Jagiellonian University is conducted electronically in the Online Application System. If you have any questions related to admission, please contact the Admissions Office directly. Detailed information about admission to this study program, including information on the method of calculating the result, qualification criteria, fees, deadlines, and a list of required documents are available.

Graduates

Graduates of the Molecular Biotechnology program are prepared to work:

• in research laboratories (in Polish and foreign research centers), in R&D departments (in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and related companies), in diagnostic, control, and service laboratories (e.g., in the diagnosis of genetic diseases), in forensic laboratories
• in government agencies (for projects related to the safety of food, drugs, medical therapies, and research funding programs)
• in companies producing specialized equipment and creating new technologies, companies in the chemical analytics industry, pharmaceutical companies, etc. - in marketing and sales departments, as customer contact consultants, medical representatives
• in the media (Internet, press, TV, radio) to popularize science
• at the junction of science and business, in companies operating to introduce Polish scientific thought to industry

Further Education Possibilities

• Doctoral School, f.e. Doctoral School of Exact and Natural Sciences
• Second-cycle programs
• Post diploma programs

Rankings, Distinctions, Accreditations

• 1st place between 2014 and 2023 in the Ranking of Study Programs prepared by the ‘Perspektywy’ Education Foundation
• Outstanding evaluation of the study program rating awarded by the Polish Accreditation Committee (PKA)
• Status of the Leading National Research Centre (KNOW) between 2014 and 2018
• Scientific category A in the main discipline of Biological Sciences awarded to the Jagiellonian University in Kraków by the decision of the Minister of Education and Science

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