Biological Chemistry

University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice - Faculty of Science

Key information
Field of study:
Biochemistry
Study language::
EN
Study program code:
N0512A130012
ISCED code:
0512
Study form::
full-time
Study duration:
2.5
Number of applicants in the last academic year: 33
Number of admitted students in the last academic year: 9

The Faculty of Science offers the study in the cross-border study programme Biological Chemistry. The study in this study programme is in English and is carried out in cooperation with Johannes Kepler University in Linz, Austria. Biological Chemistry is an interdisciplinary field of life sciences, and the study programme offers a broad education in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, molecular biology, biophysics, bioinformatics, structural and systems biology. It is unique in its emphasis on multidisciplinarity, comprehensive thinking, international teamwork and communication skills. The cross-border master´s study programme Biological Chemistry benefits from high-quality chemistry programmes and research at the Faculty of Technology and Science JKU in Linz and biology/biochemistry programmes and research at the Faculty of Science USB in České Budějovice. The advantage of the study is not only the receiving of an excellent knowledge of the English language, but also broad knowledge in chemistry, biology, and related fields. Students of the joint master´s study programme Biological Chemistry work on one master thesis and receive one MSc degree and diploma from the university, where the student works on the thesis. You can continue their studies in the various Ph.D. study programmes at FSC USB, for example in the programme Biochemistry.

Application and admission procedure
Admission procedure form:
online
Application fee:
1000.00 CZK

online: https://wstag.jcu.cz/portal/studium/uchazec/eprihlaska.html?pc_lang=en

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You will learn to: Graduates will acquire combined knowledge of chemistry, biochemistry, biology, molecular biology, biophysics, bioinformatics, structural and systems biology, You can apply knowledge of chemistry to the study of biological problems, and vice versa, You can design, perform, and analyse experiments.. Graduate careers: Graduate destinations include Ph.D. students in biology, chemistry, biotechnology, and applied sciences, project and research assistant, laboratory managers, independent scientists.

Study fee
Study fee amount:
500.00 - 500.00 CZK / [ { "contentType": "globalFeeInterval", "name": "academic year", "createDate": "2026-08-04T20:10:08Z", "updateDate": "2026-08-06T10:54:27.7283991Z", "route": { "path": "/global/en/data/codebooks/fee-intervals/academic-year/", "queryString": null, "startItem": { "id": "37758b86-6d55-4288-833e-ffda8153852e", "path": "global" } }, "id": "a98b53d9-088b-4bc5-b3e4-af5353086d21", "properties": {} } ]
University

School detail

Institution type:
public
Founded:
1991
Abbreviation:
JU
Number of students:
9728
Number of international students in degree programs:
935
Number of international exchange students:
243
Number of international alumni
154

At the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice (USB), you study at a modern public higher education institution with a strong focus on high-quality teaching, research and international cooperation. Choose from a wide range of study programmes in the humanities, natural sciences, health sciences and economics. USB builds on a strong academic background, an individual approach to students and a supportive, friendly study environment. Its location in a historic and safe city in South Bohemia offers ideal conditions for study and leisure. USB actively participates in Erasmus+ and is a member of the European University Alliance KreativEU, which connects partner universities across Europe and develops joint study programmes, research and student mobility focused on cultural heritage, sustainability and innovation. The University links studies with practice and helps you develop skills for the global labour market.

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Field of study:
Biochemistry
Study language::
EN
Study program code:
N0512A130012
ISCED code:
0512
Study form::
full-time
Study duration:
2.5
Number of applicants in the last academic year: 33
Number of admitted students in the last academic year: 9

The Faculty of Science offers the study in the cross-border study programme Biological Chemistry. The study in this study programme is in English and is carried out in cooperation with Johannes Kepler University in Linz, Austria. Biological Chemistry is an interdisciplinary field of life sciences, and the study programme offers a broad education in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, molecular biology, biophysics, bioinformatics, structural and systems biology. It is unique in its emphasis on multidisciplinarity, comprehensive thinking, international teamwork and communication skills. The cross-border master´s study programme Biological Chemistry benefits from high-quality chemistry programmes and research at the Faculty of Technology and Science JKU in Linz and biology/biochemistry programmes and research at the Faculty of Science USB in České Budějovice. The advantage of the study is not only the receiving of an excellent knowledge of the English language, but also broad knowledge in chemistry, biology, and related fields. Students of the joint master´s study programme Biological Chemistry work on one master thesis and receive one MSc degree and diploma from the university, where the student works on the thesis. You can continue their studies in the various Ph.D. study programmes at FSC USB, for example in the programme Biochemistry.

Admission procedure form:
online
Application fee:
1000.00 CZK

online: https://wstag.jcu.cz/portal/studium/uchazec/eprihlaska.html?pc_lang=en

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You will learn to: Graduates will acquire combined knowledge of chemistry, biochemistry, biology, molecular biology, biophysics, bioinformatics, structural and systems biology, You can apply knowledge of chemistry to the study of biological problems, and vice versa, You can design, perform, and analyse experiments.. Graduate careers: Graduate destinations include Ph.D. students in biology, chemistry, biotechnology, and applied sciences, project and research assistant, laboratory managers, independent scientists.

Study fee

Study fee amount:
500.00 - 500.00 CZK / [ { "contentType": "globalFeeInterval", "name": "academic year", "createDate": "2026-08-04T20:10:08Z", "updateDate": "2026-08-06T10:54:27.7283991Z", "route": { "path": "/global/en/data/codebooks/fee-intervals/academic-year/", "queryString": null, "startItem": { "id": "37758b86-6d55-4288-833e-ffda8153852e", "path": "global" } }, "id": "a98b53d9-088b-4bc5-b3e4-af5353086d21", "properties": {} } ]

University

School detail
Institution type:
public
Founded:
1991
Abbreviation:
JU
Number of students:
9728
Number of international students in degree programs:
935
Number of international exchange students:
243
Number of international alumni
154

At the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice (USB), you study at a modern public higher education institution with a strong focus on high-quality teaching, research and international cooperation. Choose from a wide range of study programmes in the humanities, natural sciences, health sciences and economics. USB builds on a strong academic background, an individual approach to students and a supportive, friendly study environment. Its location in a historic and safe city in South Bohemia offers ideal conditions for study and leisure. USB actively participates in Erasmus+ and is a member of the European University Alliance KreativEU, which connects partner universities across Europe and develops joint study programmes, research and student mobility focused on cultural heritage, sustainability and innovation. The University links studies with practice and helps you develop skills for the global labour market.

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