Molecular Biology

Programme structure

*international students are taught individually

Key Learning Outcomes

The holder of Master’s degree in Molecular Biology has a deep knowledge of the cell structure and functions of organisms in all domains of life at the molecular level and the ability to use molecular biology methods to investigate cells and their components, as well as to apply them in research and practical work in life sciences associated areas. He/she can independently identify and solve molecular biology-related problems and understand their complexity in biotechnology, biomedicine, biopharmacy, environmental safety and other areas while having the ability to work in interdisciplinary areas and integrate the knowledge of different scientific fields. A graduate will have acquired the ability: to work independently and in a team at research, education and business institutions, and to translate knowledge and concepts to both professionals and non-professionals; to identify scientific and professional issues of interest in the context of modern life sciences; and to continuously learn, improve and update their knowledge and skills.

Programme Specific Requirements

• Completed university bachelor’s degree studies in the molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, genetics and microbiology field of the life sciences study field group or biotechnology field of the technological study field group.
• Experimental research bachelor thesis in the area of molecular biology or similar.
• At least 30 ECTS credits (no less than 5–7 course units) in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry and genetics earned in bachelor studies. Candidates shall possess a bachelor studies cumulative grade point average of no less than 70 per cent to be admitted.
• All of the following course units taken: molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, genetics.
• Admission score (A) is calculated based on the following formula:
  A = 0.4D+0.3M + 0.3Th
  D = the following course units’ (or their equivalents’) grade average (bachelor’s diploma or its equivalent): molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, genetics;
  M = motivational letter (evaluated from 1 to 100 per cent);
  Th = the grade of the bachelor thesis in molecular biology or similar.
• The admission score of the successful candidate – no less than 70 per cent. All points shall be converted into a 100 per cent rating scale.
• Those meeting the requirements shall be invited to a motivational interview. The motivational interview will take place on 16 April or 18 June 2024 and will be organised remotely. The following are evaluated during the interview: the factors that led to choosing the programme, the vision of professional future, the English language proficiency.

In addition, all applicants have to fulfil the general admission requirements.