Molecular Biology is the study of life’s fundamental building blocks. The Bachelor’s degree program in Molecular BioSciences at the JKU gives students an opportunity to acquire a new perspective of general biology, molecular genetics, chemistry, physics, and biophysics. Throughout the program, students benefit from the expertise provided by faculty members at both the Johannes Kepler University of Linz and the University of Salzburg. The interdisciplinary program includes a wide scope of required subjects and the hands-on aspects make the program particularly attractive!
Your Benefits
- Diverse program taught at two universities
- Hands-on skills to address real-world issues
- Individual student support services
- Interdisciplinary, internationally recognized program
- Individual specialization
Bachelor's Degree in
Molecular BioSciences
Degree
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Duration
6 Semesters
Location
Linz and Salzburg
ECTS
180 Credits
Language
German
Program Objectives, Job Opportunities, Career Prospects
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
Students in the Bachelor’s degree program in Molecular Biosciences develop an in-depth understanding of the principles associated with research-based learning. The program is comprehensive and students take courses that allow them to confront complex questions relating to various areas of molecular biosciences at both the cellular and systemic level. The combination of courses at the interface of chemistry, mathematics and biology mean that students can conduct research on a molecular-chemical level at universities, clinics, research facilities, and public agencies. The program includes courses in ethics and gender awareness as well as soft skills and language proficiency in order to present academic work publicly both in English and German.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates can pursue professions in:
- Research and development in base-knowledge sciences at universities
- Research and development in medicine and pharmaceuticals
- Biotechnology, bioanalytics and medical diagnostic analytics
- Media and public relations work focusing on new molecular biotechnologies
- Public administration
- Adult education
ADVANCED DEGREES AT THE JKU
After completing your undergraduate degree, you can continue your education by pursuing an advanced degree:
Recommended Study Plan
As part of the Bachelor’s degree program, students are required to complete courses totaling 180 ECTS credits in the following areas:
| SEMESTER | S1* | S2* | S3** | S4** | S5*** | S6*** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Biology | x | x | ||||
Fundamentals of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry | x | x | ||||
| Soft Skills | x | x | ||||
Organic and Analytical Chemistry | x | x | ||||
Physics, BioPhysics and Data Analysis | x | x | ||||
Molecular BioSystems Analysis and Bio-Technologies | x | x | ||||
BioChemistry and Molecular Genetics | x | x | ||||
| Functional Cell Biology | x | x | ||||
| Subject Electives/Modules | x | x | ||||
| Bachelor's Seminar, including Thesis | x | |||||
| Autonomous Coursework | x | x | x | x |
*Salzburg **Linz ***Linz, Salzburg
Admission Requirements
- General higher education entrance qualifications (such as an Austrian “Matura” diploma); pre-register online at the Paris Lodron University of Salzburg (Online Pre-Registration).
Contact the Admissions Office for additional information about the admission requirements.
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