Biomolecular Technology of Proteins

About this programme

Ability to carry out independent scientific work as well as to train and promote young scientists in the field of biomolecular technology of proteins. The PhD programme "Biomolecular Technology of Proteins" develops the ability to carry out independent scientific work as well as to train and promote young scientists in the field of biomolecular technology of proteins. Graduates of the PhD programme "Biomolecular Technology of Proteins" are awarded the academic degree PhD (Doctor of Philosophy). (1) Prerequisites for admission to the PhD programme "Biomolecular Technology of Proteins" are: (2) If there is general equivalence with only individual supplements to full equivalence missing, the Rectorate is entitled to combine the admission with the specification of examinations to be taken during the doctoral programme in addition to the regular oral part of the doctoral examination. (3) The admission according to para. 1 lit. c) of graduates of foreign post-secondary educational institutions shall require the proof of direct admission to doctoral studies in the country of issue of the certificate by which the general university entrance qualification is proven. (4) The admission is granted by the Rector of the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna. (1) The PhD programme in "Biomolecular Technology of Proteins" comprises at least 180 ECTS consisting of at least 42 ECTS doctoral coursework and at least 138 ECTS for the dissertation. The degree programme is not divided into study sections.