Coursework structure: Molecular Biology (MMB-new)

The workload for this Master degree program is 120 ECTS credits. This corresponds to the planned study duration of four semesters. The program includes

  • Compulsory module Fundamental Concepts of Molecular Biology: 10 ECTS
  • Compulsory module Quantitative Biology: 13 ECTS
  • One out of 5 alternative compulsory modules (i.e., focal areas): Molecular Machines: from Structure to Function, Cellular Architecture and Maintenance, Chromosome and RNA Biology, Stem Cell and Developmental Biology, Neuroscience: 30 ECTS
  • Additional Scientific Skills for Molecular Biologists: courses that complement the topic of the master thesis OR not yet completed courses from the modules of this curriculum or relevant molecular biological disciplines, in particular from the areas of microbiology/immunobiology, molecular plant sciences, chemistry and biological chemistry OR additional academic skills, such as working in teams, academic English, presentation techniques, scientific writing, data management, processing and analysis, scientific project management, popularization of science, legal and ethical competencies, etc: 17 ECTS
  • Scientific Practice: Development of scientific skills through own research in the laboratory. Two research internships (rotation projects) must be carried out in different research laboratories at Vienna BioCenter campus 20 ECTS
    ATTENTION: The choice of a laboratory outside the Vienna BioCenter campus is subject to prior approval by the study program directorate!
  • Master project and Defense: 30 ECTS

Recommended paths for the Master study program "Molecular Biology" (MMB-new)

The recommended paths for Master study program "Molecular Biology" at the Center for Molecular Biology are shown below (prerequisites for certain individual courses are marked in red). Please note: you should choose ONE of the alternative compulsory module groups (i.e., focal areas, marked in yellow) in order to specialize in the selected subject and to deepen your theoretical and practical knowledge in the respective subject. Scientific practice and courses of the compulsory module "Additional Scientific Qualifications for Molecular Biologists" can also be done abroad, subject to prior approval by the responsible program directorate (SPL).

Recommended path through the Master study program

Recommended path through the Master study program "Molecular Biology"