Default track
The Interuniversity Programme in Molecular Biology is structured over two academic years. In view of the diverse background of its students, a pre-test in week 1 of the 1st year is organised to test the student’s previous knowledge in mathematics, statistics, biochemistry, molecular biology, and experimental research skills. Any deficiencies will result in a compulsory orientation towards certain electives.
You choose one of the available profiles. Each profile consists of 9 ECTS of compulsory courses in the first year of the model trajectory and 17 ECTS of electives in the second year. The available profiles and their corresponding courses are listed below.
The default track is composed as follows: First year (60 ECTS): Common core (35 ECTS), Profile-specific courses (9 ECTS), Electives (16 ECTS); Second year (60 ECTS): Common core (13 ECTS), Electives (17 ECTS), Master's thesis (30 ECTS)
Master of Science in Molecular Biology
Master year 1
Common core 1
Electives: you choose a total of 16 credits of courses from the following options
You choose one profile
Please note that curriculum changes are expected for the 2027–2028 academic year. The current profiles will remain and we are working on adding a third profile in Molecular Life Sciences.
Profile Biotechnology for Global Health - compulsory part
Profile Agro- and Plant Biotechnology - compulsory part
Master year 2
Common core 2
Master's thesis
Profile Biotechnology for Global Health - electives
You choose a total of 17 credits of courses from the following options
Profile Agro- and Plant Biotechnology - electives
You choose a total of 17 credits of courses from the following options
Total number of ECTS
120