Overview

The program offered by Johannes Kepler University Linz expands on the curriculum of the joint Bachelor’s degree program in Biological Chemistry (JKU/USB). The curriculum is highly flexible, allowing students to pursue an interdisciplinary combination of subjects in chemistry, biochemistry, biology and biophysics as well as individual course selections.

Graduates of the Bachelor’s degree program in Technical Chemistry (JKU) – and other comparable undergraduate majors – can be admitted to the Master’s degree program after successfully completing bridging subjects in Biology.

The Master’s degree program is offered entirely in English and students are awarded two diplomas (MSc, Mgr.).

Your Benefits

Expertise in bioorganic chemistry, structural biology and chemistry, systems biology, etc.
Proficiency in modern laboratory technologies
Flexible, interdisciplinary academic degree program

Engage in hands-on research for your thesis.

Job opportunities

The scientific scope of the joint Master’s degree program in "Biological Chemistry" is broad and graduates are highly qualified to enter demanding professions in research, development, monitoring, and management at many different lines of business:

White biotechnologies (bio-processes in production)

Red biotechnologies (biomedical and medical technologies)

Green biotechnologies (phyto-chemistry and biotechnologies)

Chemical and pharmaceutical industries

Foodstuffs, drinks and the cosmetics industry

Medical diagnostic laboratories

Private and public research facilities

Bioanalysis and environmental analysis

Regional, national, and international regulatory authorities and agencies

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Fundamentals of Chemistry and Technology for Biochemistry

Advanced Biology and Biochemistry

Complementary Subjects

Electives in the area of Chemistry

Electives in the area of Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-03-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-30 00:00:00 , International

More details

Deadlines EU: 31 October (winter) and 31 March (summer)

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

150 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biochemistry View 3 other Masters in Biochemistry in Austria

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Prospective students wishing to enroll in the Master's degree in Biological Chemistry at the JKU should hold a Bachelor's degree in Biological Chemistry (JKU), Technical Chemistry (JKU), Molecular Biology (JKU), or a degree equivalent in scope and content to the degree programs listed.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

1454 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 727 EUR per semester during 30 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per semester during 30 months.

€726.72 for third-country nationals

Living costs for Linz

864 - 1089 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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