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MSc Molecular Biology & Genetics abroad — for Indian students

Molecular biology is the classic research track — the strongest springboard into a funded PhD if that is your long-term goal.

12universities
8countries
6+funding routes

Where this leads

Academic research, genomics, cell and gene therapy, biotech R&D, PhD pathways.

Manna Educare is founder-led by Dr Chathyushya K B, PhD (Microbiology, ICMR-NIN) — so your programme fit is judged on the science, not on which university pays the biggest commission. We will tell you if a route is wrong for you.

Australia · 1
University of Queensland
MSc Molecular Biology
Brisbane · rank ~40 · IELTS 6.5 · ₹30L/yr
Canada · 1
University of Guelph
MSc Molecular Biology
Guelph · rank ~400 · IELTS 6.5 · ₹17L/yr
Europe / other · 2
University of Helsinki
MSc Genetics and Molecular Biosciences
Helsinki · rank ~115 · IELTS 6.5 · ₹12L/yr
University of Oslo
MSc Molecular Biosciences
Oslo · rank ~117 · IELTS 6.5 · Free/yr
Germany · 3
University of Tubingen
MSc Molecular Cell Biology
Tubingen · rank ~213 · IELTS 6.5 · Free/yr
University of Gottingen
MSc Molecular Biology · MSc Developmental Biology
Gottingen · rank ~214 · IELTS 6.5 · Free/yr
TU Dresden
MSc Regenerative Biology
Dresden · rank ~241 · IELTS 6.5 · Free/yr
Ireland · 1
University of Galway
MSc Regenerative Medicine
Galway · rank ~273 · IELTS 6.5 · ₹20L/yr
Netherlands · 1
University of Groningen
MSc Biomolecular Sciences
Groningen · rank ~139 · IELTS 6.5 · ₹17L/yr
UK · 2
UCL London
MSc Molecular Biology
London · rank ~9 · IELTS 6.5 · ₹22L/yr
University of Glasgow
MSc Molecular Biology
Glasgow · rank ~76 · IELTS 6.5 · ₹26L/yr
USA · 1
University of Wisconsin-Madison
MS Genetics
Madison · rank ~83 · IELTS 6.5 · ₹32L/yr

Funding this programme

Scholarships Indian students on this route commonly apply for:

⚠️ Fees, IELTS minimums and intakes on this page are indicative planning figures compiled by our team. Universities and funders revise them each cycle — always confirm officially before applying.

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Common questions

Which universities abroad offer MSc Molecular Biology & Genetics for Indian students?

We track 12 universities offering this route — across 8 countries. The full list with fees and IELTS minimums is on this page.

What does MSc Molecular Biology & Genetics cost abroad?

Typically ₹15–40 lakh per year depending on country, plus living costs. Check each university card on this page for its indicative band.

What IELTS score do I need for MSc Molecular Biology & Genetics?

Most programmes here expect IELTS 6.5 overall, with some competitive ones asking 7.0. Several European universities accept a Medium-of-Instruction letter instead — worth confirming before you pay for the test.

Can I do MSc Molecular Biology & Genetics abroad with an average percentage?

Often yes — the honest answer depends on which university. Top-100 universities want a first class with research exposure; many strong European universities are realistic at 60–70%. Our free eligibility check scores your actual profile and tells you which tier is realistic instead of guessing.

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