Undergraduate

Undergraduate Studies

Educating the next generation of scientists

Our scientists participate in teaching courses in the life sciences to students of the University of Vienna and the Medical University of Vienna. Many courses in the undergraduate curriculum take place at the Max Perutz Labs, providing hands-on education by experienced researchers. Many of our research groups also participate in the Vienna BioCenter Summer School. 

Master & Diploma Studies

Master’s program in Molecular Precision Medicine

The Master’s program in Molecular Precision Medicine, offered jointly by the Medical University of Vienna and the University of Vienna, focuses on understanding human disease at a molecular and mechanistic level. It brings together experts from basic science, clinical research, and medicine to train students in the principles and future directions of precision medicine

Graduates of the program are well prepared for careers in biomedical research across academia and industry, with strong skills in bioinformatics, data science, and molecular biology. The program also equips students with a foundational understanding of clinical processes, drug development, and the broader ethical and public health implications of precision medicine, enabling them to bridge the gap between research and clinical application.

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Master & Diploma Studies

Courses of Study at the Medical University of Vienna

While the Max Perutz Labs are primarily focused on molecular biology research, some of our scientists also teach in selected programs at the Medical University of Vienna. These include courses related to molecular precision medicine and biomedical research. For more detailed information on the Medical University of Vienna’s full range of study programs, please visit their official website.

Master & Diploma Studies

Courses of Study at the University of Vienna

  • Bachelor of Biology
  • Masters of Molecular Biology
  • Masters of Molecular Microbiology, Microbial Ecology and Immunobiology
  • Studies Service Center

Bachelor of Biology

The bachelor’s programme in Biology gives a basic understanding of biology and its subdisciplines. It equips students with general knowledge of biology and important fundamental subjects, such as chemistry, physics, and statistics.

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Masters of Molecular Biology

The master’s programme in Molecular Biology aims at providing students with profound expertise in the field of molecular biology. They broaden their knowledge of the methods in molecular biology, and are then able to work on complex molecular and biomedical questions independently. Students can select one of the following specialisations according to their interests: Biochemistry, Molecular Structural Biology, or Molecular Cell Biology.

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Masters of Molecular Microbiology, Microbial Ecology and Immunobiology

The English-language master's programme aims at equipping students with profound knowledge, experimental skills and academic competences in the fields of molecular microbiology, microbial ecology and immunobiology.

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Studies Service Center

The Studies Service Center for Molecular Biology provides administrative support for Bachelor and Master students of the University of Vienna at the Max Perutz Labs. It is located on the 6th floor of the Max Perutz Labs main building in room 6.111a.

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Internships

Vienna BioCenter Summer School

 

In 9-week courses, undergraduate students have the opportunity to work side by side with our scientists. Students will experience world-class research while preparing for their graduate studies in molecular or cell biology. The summer school is jointly organized with our partners the Gregor Mendel Institute (GMI) of Molecular Plant Biology, the Institute of Molecular Biotechnology (IMBA) and the Institute of Molecular Pathology (IMP).

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