Master's degree programmes
Biochemical and Cellular Technologies programme
The follow-up master's programme in Biochemical and Cellular Technologies provides quality education in the fields of biochemistry and cell biology, combining deep theoretical knowledge with hands-on practical skills. It is open to students with a Bachelor's degree in biochemistry, biology, or a related field.
Explore modern methodological approaches and stay abreast of current trends in research and practice. You will gain a robust foundation in biological and chemical principles and the ability to apply them to innovate in biotechnological and bioanalytical methods. Your future in the world of biochemical and cellular technologies begins here.
What do you need to know?
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Tuition fee is €3,200 per academic year.
The submission deadline is midnight on 28 February 2026.
What will you learn?
In the Biochemical and Cellular Technologies Master's programme, you will be introduced to the current state of knowledge in biochemistry and cell biology, modern methodological approaches, and current trends in research and practice. You will learn to apply a broad base of theoretical and practical knowledge, use general and advanced instrumentation and techniques of biochemical research and biotechnology, and design and operate biotechnological processes based on microorganisms, plant and animal cells, enzymes, and nanobiotechnologies.
Students can gain additional practical skills in optional internships at cooperating biotechnology companies, clinical analytical laboratories, or academic institutes in Brno and the surrounding region.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the Biochemical and Cellular Technologies programme will have sufficient knowledge and skills to go directly into corporate practice. They will be in demand especially by biochemical and biotechnological companies and bioanalytical laboratories with advanced instrumentation. The general background of the study will allow graduates to adapt flexibly to the requirements of the workplace and master the required methods and procedures.
With additional training in economics and marketing, graduates can also work as managers or sales representatives in companies from these fields. Furthermore, graduates will be sought after by research organisations worldwide, from private research institutes to academies of science and universities.
Admission requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Biochemical and Cellular Technologies Master's programme, it is recommended to have a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry or a related field of study. Applicants must submit a motivation letter, a Transcript of Records, documentation of the achieved level of English language knowledge (if English is not the native language), and a short annotation of the Bachelor's thesis or project.
The entrance exam will be organised in two rounds during April. Admission is based on the overall results of the entrance exam and the programme's capacity.
In the first round, the admission committee will assess the required documents and shortlist suitable candidates, who will then be invited for an interview.
The online interview will be held in mid-April and shortlisted applicants will be informed after the application deadline passes. The expected duration of the interview is 20 minutes. The interview may be recorded for committee purposes and will not be made available to the public.
Important dates:
- Application window (previous cycle): 5 March – 5 April 2026
- Online interviews: mid-April 2026
Applicants have to prove basic orientation in the field of biochemistry and molecular biology at the Bachelor level, especially in the areas listed below.
Admission requirements – details
Required documents:
- Motivation letter (up to one page max.)
- Transcript of Records (completed courses and respective grades)
- Documentation of the achieved level of English language knowledge (if English is not the native language)
- Short annotation of your Bachelor's thesis/project
Required basic knowledge:
- Structure and properties of biochemically relevant molecules (amino acids, peptides, proteins, saccharides, lipids, nucleic acids)
- Enzymes (enzyme classes, reaction thermodynamics and kinetics, regulation of enzyme activity)
- Metabolism (membrane transport, glycolysis, citric acid cycle, respiratory chain, photosynthesis)
- Structure of DNA, DNA replication, processes of transcription and translation
- Biochemical methods (separation methods, optical methods)
Recommended literature:
- Voet, D., & Voet, J. G. (2010). Biochemistry (4th ed.). John Wiley & Sons. ISBN: 9780470570951.
Criteria for evaluation
Admission is based on the results of a two-round admission process and the programme's capacity. Each round is evaluated on a scale from 0–500 points, and the applicant must obtain at least 260 points in each round.
Round 1: Assessment of documents
- Motivation letter and thesis annotation (max. 300 points)
- Quality of the required documents (max. 200 points)
- The minimum number of points required to proceed to the second round is 260.
Round 2: Interview
The online interview has an expected duration of 20 minutes.
- Exam interview (max. 300 points)
- English language skills (max. 200 points)
An example of your study plan:
Year 1: Biochemistry – Metabolism, Cell Biology, Chemical Properties, Structure and Interactions of Nucleic Acids, Gene Technologies (lecture and laboratory course), Biotechnology, Biosensors and Nanobiotechnology, Introduction to Bioinformatics, BCT Diploma Thesis I & II, BCT Seminar I & II
Year 2: Cell Signalling, DNA Diagnostics, Immunology, Immunochemical Techniques, BCT Diploma Thesis III & IV, BCT Seminar III & IV, Final State Exam in Biochemical and Cellular Technologies
Students must also complete annual safety training (Handling Chemical Substances) and obtain at least 4 credits from selective courses, plus electives to reach the required 120 credits in total.
Complete curriculum – Biochemical and Cellular Technologies
Follow-up studies
Graduates can continue in Ph.D. studies in Biochemistry at our department. They will also be well prepared for doctoral studies in similar fields at other prestigious universities worldwide.
Check out the doctoral degree study programmes offered at the Faculty of Science.