Biotechnology (WCh)

Field of study:

Level of studies:

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Level of qualification according to the European and national qualifications frameworks:

Professional title obtained by the graduate:

Learning profile:

Number of semesters:

4

Number of ECTS credits:

• 80 - Field of study: Biotechnology
• 114 - Specialization: Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
• 113 - Specialization: Food Technology, Biotechnology and Analysis
• 114 - Specialization: Molecular Biotechnology

Work placement:

not applicable

Graduation requirements:

Obtaining the learning outcomes specified in the education program and the required number of ECTS points, submitting a master's thesis and a positive grade for the diploma examination.

Graduate profile and further learning opportunities:

The graduate is prepared to use his/her knowledge to develop and optimize biotechnological processes, design and conduct processes aimed at obtaining products with desired characteristics, and design and conduct scientific experiments and research work in biotechnology. The graduate is well prepared to conduct and use molecular research, especially in biotechnological applications. He/she has an in-depth knowledge of bioinformatics and has the ability to apply it in biotechnology. They know and understand legal and ethical aspects of biotechnology, as well as economic and organizational principles of biotechnological enterprises. Graduates acquire specialized skills in the implementation of the program of a particular specialization: Biotechnology of Medicines, Molecular Biotechnology and Food Biotechnology. The graduates are prepared to work in scientific and research institutions, biotechnological companies, diagnostic laboratories and other branches of the economy which use biotechnological techniques (fermentation, food, pharmaceutical and biomedical industries). It is also prepared to undertake PhD degree studies.

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