Program Overview

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Introduction to the Master's Programme in Molecular Biology

The master's programme in Molecular Biology aims to provide students with profound expertise in the field of molecular biology, within a curriculum that has an internationally competitive orientation. Students learn to understand and analyse the chemical reactions in cells on a molecular level and in context. This way, they broaden their knowledge of the methods in molecular biology, and are then able to work on complex molecular and biomedical questions independently, using state-of-the-art large-scale equipment.

Programme Structure and Topics

The programme is structured into several modules, including:

• MMB I. Fundamental Concepts of Molecular Biology (10 ECTS)
• MMB II. Quantitative Biology (13 ECTS)
• MMB III. Alternative Group of Compulsory Modules (30 ECTS), which includes specializations such as:
  • Molecular Machines: from Structure to Function (30 ECTS)
  • Cellular Architecture and Maintenance (30 ECTS)
  • Chromosome and RNA Biology (30 ECTS)
  • Stem Cells and Developmental Biology (30 ECTS)
  • Immunobiology (30 ECTS)
• MMB IV. Additional Scientific Skills for Molecular Biologists (17 ECTS)
• MMB V. Scientific Practice (20 ECTS)

Degree Programme Details

• Degree Programme Code: 066 865
• Duration: 4 semesters / 120 ECTS credits
• Language: English
• No entrance examination is required

Admission Procedure

Information about the admission procedure is available, including details on eligible degree programmes at the University of Vienna, such as Biology (Bachelor) and Master Access Guide.

Career Prospects

Graduates can pursue a career in various occupational fields, including:

• Academic career in private and public higher education and research institutions
• Research activities and career in a clinical setting
• Chemical and pharmaceutical laboratories and biotechnology
• Public administration in the fields of chemistry, environment, and medicine
• Product development, production, and quality control in the chemical and pharmacological industry
• Product management for chemical, biomedical, and pharmaceutical companies
• High-resolution molecular biological and chemical analysis, clinical and environmental diagnostics

Continuing Education

Options for continuing education after graduation include:

• Center for Doctoral Studies for doctoral/PhD programmes at the University of Vienna
• Postgraduate Center for postgraduate programmes at the University of Vienna
• Uniport, the career service of the University of Vienna

Graduates' Perspective

Graduates have provided feedback on the programme, stating that it receives a grade of 2.3 (good) and that the level of difficulty is appropriate (3.5). They also reported finding employment within 3 months after graduation on average, with an average monthly salary of 3,157 (women) and 3,222 (men) within three years after graduation.