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Molecular Biology

Bachelor’s programme

Faculty of Natural Science (NAWI-Graz) Faculty of Natural Science

University degree

Bachelor of Science „BSc“

ECTS

180

Start of studies

Summer term 2025

Duration of study

6 semesters

Teaching language

German

type of study programme

Full-time

Two universities, one excellent foundation for the future

In the bachelor’s programme in Molecular Biology you will benefit from the combined expertise of the University of Graz and Graz University of Technology.

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Is this degree programme right for you?

Interests that are a good basis for this study programme

You are likely to enjoy this study programme if you are interested in natural sciences, inquisitive and committed to the subject, rather than just wanting to score credit points.

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Admission process

Entry to the bachelor’s programme in Molecular Biology is selective and you will need to complete the admission process. If no admission examination is held, you will need to provide proof of a qualification in biology or in biology combined with other subjects (4 hours per week in the sixth form or supplementary examination).

The admission process takes place only once a year, for enrolment in the winter and summer semesters of the relevant academic year.

Admission process

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About the study programme

Molecular Biology at the University of Graz

During the orientation period you will have the chance to take a preliminary look at all the basic content of the bachelor’s programme, to help you make your own choices. The core subject areas are microbiology and cell biology, molecular biology and genetics, and biochemistry and biotechnology.

Institute Curriculum

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Further studies

Your options in the master’s programme

The master’s programmes in Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Molecular Microbiology build directly on the bachelor’s programme, extending and enhancing your expertise in one of these three fields. At the University of Graz you also have the option of interdisciplinary master’s programmes and joint programmes, allowing further scope for individualised and specialised learning.

Biochemistry and Molecular Biomedicine Biotechnology

Molekulare Microbiology

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Career prospects

Preparation for a wide range of career paths

The bachelor’s programme provides a good grounding in molecular biology which will enable you to work in various fields in the molecular and technical life sciences. Possible areas of employment include the food industry, biotechnology, molecular biological analysis and medical diagnostics, environmental analysis, agricultural and environmental sciences, ecology, private environmental agencies, and research at universities and scientific institutes or in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

Is this degree programme right for you?
Admission process
About the study programme
Further studies
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3 reasons to study at the University of Graz

NAWI Graz

You benefit from the facilities and the expertise of teaching staff at both the University of Graz and Graz University of Technology

Practical lab experience

Intensive laboratory exercises ensure you acquire the necessary practical and manual skills

Many opportunities

The broad-based content of the bachelor’s programme leads to a wide range of options for subsequent master’s programmes

A sound understanding of the basics with plenty of appealing options.

„I think it’s great that the study programme is so broad in content and that you have a wide choice of master’s programmes afterwards. The number of different lab-based courses is really fantastic. You work in molecular biology labs, but you can also build up practical experience in chemical, zoological and botanical fields too. “

Nicole