Overview of your studies

This degree programme is the ideal starting point for you to fulfil your vision to fight cancer, or to develop vaccines or treatments against degenerative diseases. Medical biotechnology is one of the most important areas within biotechnology both in Austria as well as internationally. Biotechnology is a research-intensive market with a high growth rate and a large number of start-up enterprises.

The master degree programme trains innovators with business (project management) expertise in the field of molecular-biological and human-oriented biotechnology. Master students deepen their knowledge of modern molecular biology. You will apply this knowledge to the development of new products and procedures for medical application.

There are not only good career prospects in medical and pharmaceutical research, but also in the environmental, veterinarian, and plant research. This degree programme at the Campus Vienna Biocenter also prepares you for a university doctoral thesis. Analytical invention, perseverance and your social skills are required. We additionally support you during your studies with our own mentoring programme.