Molecular Microbiology, Microbial Ecology and Immunobiology (Master)
The English-language master's programme in Molecular Microbiology, Microbial Ecology and Immunobiology at the University of Vienna aims at equipping students with profound knowledge, experimental skills and academic competences in the fields of molecular microbiology, microbial ecology and immunobiology.
Master of Science
Degree Programme Code: 066 830
4 semesters / 120 ECTS credits
Language: English
NO entrance examination
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Study Programme
The degree programme consists of the following modules: Biochemistry, Molecular Structural Biology, Molecular Cell Biology, Molecular Medicine, Neurosciences, Molecular Biology, and Additional Scientific Skills for Biologists. In addition, students have to write a master's thesis and pass a master’s examination.
Five Concepts
which you will deal with during your studies (examples):
- Genetic engineering
- Metabolomic research
- Metagenomic research
- Pathogenesis
- Gene expression
Overview of the programme structure & topics
Here you find the current offer of courses for this programme to gain better insight into the topics and structure. For more information please click on the respective level.
After Graduation
Graduates can pursue a career in the following occupational fields:
- academic career in private and public higher education and research institutions (in the fields of chemistry, biology, or medicine with a focus on biochemistry)
- research activities and career in a clinical setting (e.g. genetic medicine, medical and biological fields of basic research, clinical research, as well as therapy design)
- chemical and pharmaceutical laboratories and biotechnology (from start-ups to large-scale industry)
- public administration in the fields of chemistry, environment and medicine (e.g. risk assessment, genetic engineering and infection biology)
- product development (development of therapeutics and diagnostics), 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 (industry, clinics, private companies)
- patent sector (national/international organisations and companies).
Graduates' Perspective on the Degree Programme
Graduate Survey
The University of Vienna regularly surveys graduates after the completion of their degree programmes about their experience with their degree programme and the university itself. The survey gives you insight into graduates perspectives of their studies from a subject and organizational related point of view.
Career Tracking of Graduates
The alumni tracking provides information on the career progression of the graduates of the University of Vienna and provides orientation for entry into the profession after graduation (e.g. search duration of first job, salary development and sectors in which graduates are active).