Do you want to help create tomorrow's solutions by studying Biotechnology?
Biotechnological knowledge will be essential in the coming years due to the focus on renewable raw materials, exploration of waste products, and sustainability.
A Master in Biotechnology involves studies of molecules, cells, and organisms later intending to understand how biological processes work. Universities will play an essential role in creating and developing methods of production for biomolecules such as vaccines, antibiotics, enzymes, biopolymers, biofuels, and many others.
Within the last years, advanced methods of analysis have improved, and newer methods created, making it possible to study biological reactions and systems. By joining us, you’ll be a part of an exciting and fast-moving industry, that’ll help solve many of the sustainability challenges we are all currently facing.
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Learning outcome
A candidate who has completed his or her qualification should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge
The MSc graduate in Biotechnology has:
Knowledge of the leading edge in a chosen specialized area of biotechnology, based on own research experience from a master's project and international literature.
State of art knowledge about various methodological and analytic approaches that are used within the specialization.
In-depth knowledge in the chemical structure and function of biomolecules, metabolism in the cell, knowledge of the concepts of molecular genetics and biosynthesis of proteins, and a good theoretical and practical insight into methods used to obtain this knowledge.
Knowledge of the relationship between structure and function at organ and/or organism level, of important cell biological communication principles and processes, and how they are regulated.
Skills
The MSc graduate in Biotechnology:
Is able to independently carry out a complete scientific work process, including the understanding of the theoretical background, hypothesis generation, collection and analysis of data, and interpretation and presentation of results.
Has high competence and multidisciplinary project experience within selected topics related to biotechnology and the ability to contribute in a multidisciplinary team.
Is able to evaluate methods and results within the field of specialization critically.
Is able to evaluate and apply relevant theory, methods, and analytic approaches within the specialized field of biotechnology, including statistical methods.
Is able to analyze relevant issues in cell and molecular biology Implement knowledge from several research fields and disciplines.
General competencies
The MSc graduate in Biotechnology
Can assess and predict the technological, ethical, and social effects of their own work /disciplines and of biotechnology in general.
Acknowledges health, safety and environment (HSE) issues in handling chemicals and biological materials; understands the environmental impacts associated with the activity; performs risk assessments and is familiar with safety instructions in his/her subject area.
Is able to work both independently or in groups on complex projects that require collaboration across disciplines.
Can communicate scientific results to the general public and experts by writing well-structured reports and contributions for scientific publications and posters, and by oral presentations.
