Program Overview

Master's Program in Biochemistry

The Master's program in Biochemistry is a research-oriented degree that provides students with advanced knowledge and skills in the field of biochemistry. The program is designed to prepare students for a career in research and development, academia, or industry.

Curriculum

The curriculum of the Master's program in Biochemistry consists of a combination of lectures, seminars, and practical courses. The program is divided into several modules, each with its own set of courses and requirements.

• Mandatory Modules:
  • P1: Major subject Biochemistry - Practical Course
  • P2: Major subject Biochemistry - Lectures
  • P3: Fundamentals in Data Analysis
  • P4: Major subject Biochemistry - Seminar and Colloquium
  • P5: Methods in Life Science
  • P6: Master thesis
• Elective Mandatory Subjects:
  • Choose one major subject from Biology or Chemistry (30 ECTS points) and one extension topic (15 ECTS points) from the list of possible subjects.
  • As an exception, the substitution of the elective major subject with two extension topics can be granted upon application.

Major Subjects

The program offers several major subjects, including:

• Cell Biology:
  • WP 8: Practical Course
  • WP 27: Lectures
  • WP 52: Main Topic Cell Biology - Seminar and Colloquium
• Microbiology:
  • WP 9: Practical Course
  • WP 28: Lectures
  • WP 53: Main Topic Microbiology - Seminar and Colloquium
• Inorganic Chemistry:
  • WP 29: Practical Course
  • WP 54: Lectures and Colloquium
• Organic Chemistry:
  • WP 30: Practical Course
  • WP 55: Lectures and Colloquium
• Physical Chemistry:
  • WP 31: Practical Course
  • WP 56: Lectures and Colloquium
• Theoretical Chemistry:
  • WP 32: Practical Course
  • WP 57: Lectures and Colloquium

Minor Subjects

The program also offers several minor subjects, including:

• Systems Biology:
  • WP 1: Lectures
  • WP 10: Lectures
  • WP 11: Practical Course
• Structural Biology:
  • WP 2: Lectures
  • WP 12: Lectures
  • WP 13: Practical Course
• Molecular and Cellular Genetics:
  • WP 3: Lectures
  • WP 14: Practical Course
  • WP 15: Lectures
• Genetics:
  • WP 4: Lectures
  • WP 16: Practical Course
• Human Biology:
  • WP 5: Lectures
  • WP 17: Practical Course
• Molecular Plant Sciences:
  • WP 6: Lectures
  • WP 18: Practical Course
• Immunology:
  • WP 7: Lectures
  • WP 19: Practical Course
• Cell Biology:
  • WP 20: Lectures
  • WP 33: Practical Course
• Microbiology:
  • WP 21: Lectures
  • WP 34: Practical Course
• Virology:
  • WP 22: Lectures
  • WP 35: Practical Course
• Evolutionary Biology:
  • WP 23: Lectures
  • WP 36: Practical Course
• Neuroscience:
  • WP 24: Lectures
  • WP 37: Practical Course
• Computer Science:
  • WP 25: Lectures
  • WP 26: Practical Course
• Biological Chemistry:
  • WP 42: Lectures
  • WP 43: Practical Course
• Chemistry:
  • WP 44: Lectures
  • WP 45: Practical Course

Research Areas

The program covers a wide range of research areas, including:

• Biochemistry
• Cell Biology
• Microbiology
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry
• Theoretical Chemistry
• Systems Biology
• Structural Biology
• Molecular and Cellular Genetics
• Genetics
• Human Biology
• Molecular Plant Sciences
• Immunology
• Virology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Neuroscience
• Computer Science
• Biological Chemistry

Admission Criteria

The admission criteria for the Master's program in Biochemistry include:

• A Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry or a related field
• A strong academic record
• Proficiency in English
• Letters of recommendation
• A personal statement

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the Master's program in Biochemistry vary depending on the student's nationality and residency status.

Duration

The program typically takes two years to complete, with a minimum of 120 ECTS credits required for graduation.

Career Prospects

Graduates of the Master's program in Biochemistry can pursue a wide range of career opportunities in research and development, academia, and industry.