MA/MS in Applied Biotechnology

This two-year, interdisciplinary programme prepares biotechnology specialists to develop new products and technologies in positions of high responsibility across research institutions and industry, with a choice between two specialisations: plant biotechnology, covering horticulture, agriculture and forestry, and innovative bioelectrotechnologies. Six compulsory subjects common to both tracks cover cell and tissue culture techniques, separation methods in biotechnology, molecular methods in microbiology, molecular biology and biotechnology, and the engineering of biotechnological production lines and plant systems, with four further subjects specific to each specialisation and two of seven optional subjects such as biofuel or genetically modified organisms. The programme builds the ability to plan and run experimental, simulation-based and analytical research into biotechnology problems, apply molecular and cellular methods to plant and forest biotechnology or bioelectrotechnology projects, and work collaboratively on biotechnology projects within typical business timelines, with routes into research, higher education or industry roles, or doctoral study.