Molecular Virology

It is our aim to extend and strengthen these activities by integration of most recent technologies such as high resolution light microscopy and electron microscopy, high throughput methods for proteomics and transcriptome analyses, live cell microscopy and quantitative assessment and mathematical modelling of biological processes.

Programme Structure

Courses and lectures include:

• Molecular Virology
• Molecular Biology of Hepatitis B Viruses
• RNA viruses: Replication and innate immune response
• Research Seminar - Molecular and Cell Biology of Viral Infections
• Biolab und Working in Bioscience, Molecular Virology

Admission Requirements

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL iBT: 90 OR IELTS: 6.5

General requirements

Applicants must hold master's degree or equivalent with an above-average grade average. The transcript has to indicate at least four years of study at the university level.

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

There is no tuition fee but every doctoral candidate must pay a student service fee (161 EUR per semester).

Living costs

Heidelberg, Germany: 1,486-2,252 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.