FH-Prof. Mag. Dr. Beatrix Kuen-Krismer
Head of Department Applied Life Sciences; Head of Degree Programs Molecular Biotechnology
+43 1 606 68 77-3501
bea.kuen@fh-campuswien.ac.at
The English-language Master's degree program in Molecular Biotechnology is unique in Austria: the emphases of the Master´s degree program are molecular medicine, human genetics, drug discovery and immunology. You will investigate the causes of diseases at the cellular level and learn how to develop new treatments and therapies for them. You will learn about the hot topics of big data, personalized data analysis and data security. The degree program is part of a large national and international network at university level.
Master of Science in Natural Sciences (MSc)
Tuition fee per semester
€ 363,361
+ ÖH premium + contribution2
Currently no application possible
40
1 Tuition fees for students from third countries € 727,- per semester. More on this in the general fee regulations.
2 for additional study expenses (currently up to € 83,- depending on degree program and year)
Your interest in breaking new ground in the development of vaccines and other medicines or in areas such as stem cell research and a desire to take on management responsibilities are excellent prerequisites for studying in this degree program. You want to be at the forefront of developing new technologies. You are not interested in a routine job, but want major challenges in research and development. You are a very curious individual who wants to examine things in fine detail and to this end you have the necessary patience to undertake the required steps in order to reach your goals. You know that you can achieve a lot on your own, but in a team you can achieve everything. English as the language of life sciences is part of your everyday working life.
Sharing is good, however, not your lab space, please. You are guaranteed your own.
What you learn here is crucial to solving global problems.
Going abroad for an internship or a job: this is the next logical step when studying with us.
There are 40 places available in the Master’s degree program in Molecular Biotechnology each year. The ratio of places to applicants is currently around 1:4.5.
For organizational reasons, we recommend that applicants from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland complete their application by end of February 2024 at the latest.
To apply you will require the following documents:
3 If you have not completed your studies at the time of application, please upload the current proof of matriculation and submit the graduation certificates on time.
4 For applicants with non-Austrian (school) certificates: Please check the info sheet below.
Please note:
It is not possible to save incomplete online applications. You must complete your application in one session. Your online application will be accepted once you have uploaded all required documents. After completing your online application, you will receive an automatically generated reply e-mail with the application form. To consider your application as complete, please return the signed application form to biotechnologie@fh-campuswien.ac.at.
If the application documents are fully provided and meet the admission requirements, you will be invited to participate in the first part of the admission procedure. The first part is a written admission test on the computer on site, where your knowledge of biology, molecular biology, cell biology, English, etc. on Life Science Bachelor’s level, as well as cognitive questions are tested.
For the written admission test, which takes place at the main location of the FH Campus Wien, your personal presence in Vienna is required.
After positive completion of the written admission test, you will be invited to the second part of the admission procedure, which is planned as an online interview. You will have the opportunity to present your motivation, your studies and your professional and scientific goals, as well as to answer knowledge questions at Life Science Bachelor’s level. The interview will be conducted with an online meeting tool.
The test and the interview are scored and ranked.
The committee, consisting of the head of the degree program and representatives of the teaching staff, awards places to the applicants who score highest in the admission procedure. The admission procedure as a whole, including tests and assessment results, are documented in a transparent and verifiable manner.
Written admission test: expectedly calendar week 17, 2024
Interviews: expectedly calendar weeks 20/21, 2024
Start of the winter semester 2024/25: 9th September 2024
You will be able to study and conduct research in state of the art lecture halls and laboratories. In addition, your education and research benefit from our close partnerships with the University of Vienna and the Medical University of Vienna. We have built a strong international network that provides you with the opportunity to study or conduct research at prestigious universities such as the King's College in London or the Stockholm University in Sweden. Numerous R&D projects in the degree program’s labs offer you the opportunity to participate in application-oriented practical research and to make valuable contacts for your future career.
The Molecular Biotechnology Section is active in medical and pharmaceutical research. Your education benefits from the results of our already established research priorities cellular signaling pathways and immunology. In allergy research, we focus on food allergies as well as the pathological mechanisms of inhalational allergies, such as pollen allergies, with the help of epithelial cell culture systems. Thus, the degree program is not only a strong foundation for medical and pharmaceutical research, but also for a doctoral program at a university.
Semester dates
Summer semester 2024: 12th February 2024 to 26th July 2024
Winter semester 2024/25: 9th September 2024 to 31st January 2025
Number of teaching weeks
18 per semester
Choosing Electives
Electives can only take place when enough students register for them. An admission procedure may take place if the number of interested students exceed the course limit.
Times
Mon. to Fri. all day; some vocational subjects also held on Sat.
Curriculum until 2019
Expiring Curriculum
As a graduate of this program, a wide range of occupational fields and career opportunities are open to you. Find out here where your path can take you.
As a graduate, you will mainly be engaged in research and development in your future employment. You can undertake a life science PhD at an Austrian or international university. You are qualified to lead lab or research groups. In addition, you have the entrepreneurial expertise to set up your own start-up. You will work in the following industries and sectors:
We work closely with numerous biotech companies, universities, such as the University of Vienna, and research institutes and have a strong international network. This guarantees you strong contacts for a semester abroad, participation in research and development activities or your professional career. You can find information about our cooperation activities and much more at Campusnetzwerk. It's well worth visiting the site as it may direct you to a new job or interesting event held by our cooperation partners!
Head of Department Applied Life Sciences; Head of Degree Programs Molecular Biotechnology
+43 1 606 68 77-3501
bea.kuen@fh-campuswien.ac.at
Favoritenstraße 222, F.3.23
1100 Vienna
+43 1 606 68 77-3500
+43 1 606 68 77-3509
biotechnologie@fh-campuswien.ac.at
Office hours
Monday – Friday: 09:00 – 12:30
Monday: 16:00 – 17:00
Tuesday: 16:00 – 17:00
Thursday: 16:00 – 17:00
Information on application and admission
biotechnologie@fh-campuswien.ac.at
Mag.a Janina Agis-Blei
Assistance
Favoritenstraße 222, F.3.21
1100 Wien
+43 1 606 68 77-3505
+43 1 606 68 77-3509
biotechnologie@fh-campuswien.ac.at
Academic Staff
Head of Research Center Molecular Biotechnology; Academic Staff
Deputy Head of Degree Programs Molecular Biotechnology; Academic Staff
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