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Molecular Biotechnology

Details
Code molecu.biot_s2s_C_en
Organizational unit Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology
Field of studies Molecular Biotechnology
Form of studies full-time
Level of education graduate (second-cycle)
Educational profile academic
Language(s) of instruction English
Minimum number of students 7
Number of places offered 24
Duration 2 years (4 semesters)
Required document
  • higher education diploma
Application round 1 (08.02.2024 12:00 – 26.06.2024 23:59)

Please note! Applications to this programme are reviewed continuously.

About the programme

information about the programme studia.uj.edu.pl
admission statistics (previous years) statistics overview (in Polish)
application fee 100 PLN
tuition fees

For the 1st year: 20 000 PLN

For the 2nd ywar: 20 000 PLN

In total: 40 000 PLN

More information: fees.

harmful factors present during the course of education list of harmful factors present 

Useful information

Continuous admission process

Applications to this programme are reviewed continuously. In this admission mode we encourage all candidates to regularly check messages sent to them in their IRK accounts, which will help the process. Steps required in the continuous admission process:

  • submit your application for the chosen programme;
  • enter all required data into the system and upload documents;
  • pay the application fee;
  • confirm the application by clicking on the "Confirm" button in the “Application“ tab.
    PLEASE NOTE! Before you confirm your application, ensure that all recruitment requirements have been met (required data have been entered into the system, the documents have been uploaded, and the application fee has been paid). Once the application is confirmed, it cannot be edited.

Once all those steps are completed and requirements are satisfied, the application will be checked and reviewed. Results of the admissions process are published regularly throughout the application round (except August 2024). Each results publication includes candidates, whose correctly submitted applications were already reviewed. 

Who can apply?

Studies can be undertaken by people who hold:

  • diploma of higher education (at least Licencjat or equivalent, e.g. bachelor) awarded in any field. 

An international diploma has to prove the candidate’s eligibility to undertake the second-cycle programmes of study in the country of issue.   

Qualified candidates need to have graduated from the declared study programme by the time of enrolment.  

Application

To apply for your chosen programme, please click on the green "Sign up" button on the right side of the screen. 
Please remember to fill out all required data and upload the documents needed. After completing the application, you must confirm it by clicking on the "Confirm" button in the “Application“ tab.

Attention! Once the application is confirmed, it cannot be edited. Only confirmed applications are considered. 

Documents required during the submission of the application

Upon the submission of application, candidates have to fill out a form containing questions about the:

  • course of study they have graduated from;
  • final diploma result – if this is not known yet, a predicted grade should be entered;
  • information on the results of diploma (awards, distincions);
  • list of positions (including summer jobs) the candidate has held in the last three years;
  • list of activities (including summertime) the candidate has taken part in the last three years;
  • concise essay (250–450 words) on one of the following topics:
    • TOPIC 1: Your view on the role of Molecular Biotechnology in the modern world.
    • TOPIC 2: Your motivation to study Molecular Biotechnology.

Upon the submission of the application, candidates upload copies of the following documents:

  • higher education diploma—the diploma has to include information that the candidate is eligible to undertake second-cycle programs. if the diploma does not include such information, a document confirming that the diploma entitles them to undertake second-cycle programs should be added (list of diplomas where this is not required is available at welcome.uj.edu.pl in the “Higher education diploma” part). If the candidate does not yet have the physical copy of the diploma, they should upload a copy of the certificate confirming that they have graduated.

Only paid and confirmed applications will be considered.

Calculating the final result

Admission rules have been established in the resolution no. 46/V/2023 of the Senate of the Jagiellonian University of 31 May 2023.

The final admission result is calculated based on the following elements:

element weight
interview 100%

Results on the document entitling to undertake studies are not considered in the calculation of the final admission result.

About the interview

The interview is conducted in English. Its aim is to assess candidate's knowledge in the field of Biological Sciences, fluency in English, including technical vocabulary in the fields of Biology and Chemistry, candidate's aptitude and motivation to study the chosen field.

Place and time of the interview

The interview takes place on the day specified in the admission schedule.

Candidates are notified of the interview details individually through their IRK accounts.

The interviews will be conducted online (via Microsoft Teams, Skype etc.). To take part in the interview, please note that you will need a stable Internet connection, a working microphone and headphones or speakers, as well as a webcam (your identity will be verified with the identity document you will be asked to show to the camera, and you are expected to answer questions without assistance of other people). 

Final result and enrolment

After reviewing the application, the candidate receives information in the IRK on their final result and qualification status. 
Qualified candidates are obliged to complete their enrolment by the date specified in the admission schedule.

Documents required for the enrolment

documents to be downloaded from IRK account* (tab “Application“, link “Documents and further steps“)

  • personal questionnaire
  • form “Basis for application“
  • power of attorney (only if a candidate is enrolled by a representative)
  • declaration for the correspondence enrolment 

documents, copies of which should be provided together with the originals for inspection

ATTENTION! Please familiarize yourself with the list of required documents and prepare them in advance, as their collection may take longer than the time allocated admission to studies. 

  • valid passport or UE citizen ID card (only for inspection, no copies)
  • diploma of higher education entitling to undertake second-cycle studies*
  • certified translation into Polish or English of the documents issued in a language other than Polish or English
  • decision issued by the director of Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange or by Polish Minister
  • documents uploaded to the IRK during the application

Documents which can be delivered until September 26:

  • apostille or legalization of a certificate obtained outside Poland
  • a document confirming holded medical insurance

*If the candidate doesn't have a diploma yet, in its place, he may submit a certificate of graduation, together with a declaration that he or she undertakes to deliver a copy of the diploma with the original for inspection by September 26, 2024. 

Documents required after enrolment

  • medical certificate issued by a doctor of occupational medicine, confirming that there are no contraindications to study

ATTENTIONA referral for the medical exam is issued after the successful enrolment by the office. Please note that you should not sign up for the examination before enrolling, without the issued referral.

More information: documents.  

Tuition fee payment

A tuition fee is required from all foreigners. The fee amount is listed at the top of the page, in the “About the programme” section.

Candidates, who hold NAWA's decision entitling them to exemption from the tuition fees before the enrolment are obliged to declare correct basis for undertaking the studies during the application. It is also possible to change the rules for financing studies in case of obtaining the decision after the enrolment. More information: fees.

Contact

 

Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology

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questions related to the admission process: the IRK, application fees, booking enrolment dates, required documents, etc.
office hours Monday—Thursday 10 am to 2 pm Monday—Friday 9 am to 3 pm
phone

(+48) 12 664 69 32

(+48) 12 663 26 62

(+48) 12 663 26 63

email

student.wbbib@uj.edu.pl
teresa.perun@uj.edu.pl

rekrutacja@uj.edu.pl

address

Gronostajowa 7
30-387 Kraków

Ingardena 6 (enter through Oleandry 2a)

30-060 Kraków