Overview

Education

The programme length is 2.5 years, with one year at University of South Bohemia in Ceské Budejovice, one year at the Johannes Kepler University in Linz and half year is an extra time which the students can use for work on their master's theses - this allows the students to receive additional results and thus increasing the quality of the master thesis, which often leads to publication in peer-reviewed journals.

It is unique in its emphasis on multidisciplinarity, comprehensive thinking, international teamwork and communication skills. The cross-border master´s study programme Biological Chemistry benefits from high-quality chemistry programmes and research at the Faculty of Technology and Science JKU in Linz and biology/biochemistry programmes and research at the Faculty of Science USB.

The emphasis during the study is laid on modern forms of study focused on practical instruction with the use of modern information technology. A significant portion of the study programme consists of practical training, praxis in research laboratories, and involvement in research projects.

The advantage of the study is not only in receiving excellent knowledge of the English language, but also broad knowledge in chemistry, biology, and related fields.

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Programme Structure

The programme provides concentrated and in-depth instruction in areas of biological chemistry, chemistry, and biology.

Typical study plans include courses such as:

Organic Chemistry
Advanced Instrumental Analysis
Advanced Biotechnology
Spectroscopy and Structural Elucidation
Practical NMR
Advanced Materials
Molecularly Imprinted Polymers
Gene and Protein Engineering
Electron Microscopy
Computational Chemistry and Molecular Modelling of Biomolecules
Applications of Molecular Modelling
Glycobiochemistry
Xenobiochemistry and Toxicology
Molecular Immunology
Molecular Phylogenetics
Epigenetics and regulation of gene expression
Molecular Ecology
Virology
X-ray Crystallography
Cell Line Cultures in Vitro
Principles of anticancer and antiviral drug development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-18 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

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Credits

150 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Chemistry Biology Natural Sciences View 4 other Masters in Natural Sciences in Czech Republic

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

Admission is based primarily on the applicant's academic credentials and his/her knowledge of biology/chemistry/biophysics and the English language. The programme welcomes qualified candidates for transfer admission from accredited universities with a completed bachelor's degree in molecular and cellular biology, chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, or related fields showing substantial knowledge of biology and chemistry comparable to graduates of our bachelor Biological Chemistry programme.

An official TOEFL level of at least B2 (SERR) will be required. The candidates without this TOEFL level will have to pass the internal English test.

Students who successfully graduated in the bachelor programme Biological Chemistry from USB and JKU are admitted automatically.

Applicants from other programmes/universities with sufficient background in chemistry and biology will have to pass a written exam composed of:
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- General, Organic and Analytical Chemistry

Tuition Fee

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International

500 CZK/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 500 CZK per year during 30 months.
EU/EEA

500 CZK/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 500 CZK per year during 30 months.

Living costs for Budweis

11440 - 18500 CZK /month

Living costs

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

Funding

The students are supported by various stipends from USB and JKU during their studies.

The students of the University of South Bohemia may benefit from the following scholarships and bursaries:

merit-based scholarship
premium scholarship for excellent research, development and innovation, artistic or other creative results
scholarship to support research, development and innovation activities of students
extraordinary scholarship
scholarship for students with special needs
grant to support the development of co-operation with practice
accommodation bursary
grant in support of studies abroad
grant in support of studies in the Czech Republic

basic scholarship for students of doctoral degree programmes

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