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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
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Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 85
Credits
150 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Biomedicine Chemistry Biochemistry View 3 other Masters in Biomedicine in AustriaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 85
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.
Tuition Fee
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International
726 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 363 EUR per semester during 30 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased 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
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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