Master in Microbiome Science

Microbial communities play a vital role in the functioning of complex ecological systems, the global environment, and human health. The goal of the Master's program in Microbiome Science at the University of Vienna is to train a new generation of experts in the interconnected fields of molecular biology, biochemistry, and genomics of microorganisms, microbial ecology, microbial symbiosis and pathogenesis, as well as environmental biosciences. Students will deepen their knowledge in the research areas represented at the University of Vienna, such as molecular microbiology, microbiome, evolution of microorganisms and viruses, environmental microbiology, and microbial ecology. They will be equipped to independently tackle complex molecular, biomedical, and environmental scientific questions and present their findings at an international scientific level. Furthermore, students will develop advanced skills in conceptual understanding of microbiology and microbiome research, practical work in molecular microbiological laboratories, experimental design, quantitative data analysis, as well as written and oral scientific communication.