Biotechnology (Engineering)
In this programme you will learn about biochemistry, molecular biology and gene technology. Furthermore, you can choose a study line, e.g. bioinformatics or food biotechnology.
You will gain insight into e.g. the basis in altering cells' properties and learn how to use cells and microorganisms to improve medicine, food or agricultural products.
Name: Biotechnology (Engineering)
Type: University Programme
Duration: 2 years
European transfer credits: 120 ECTS
Language: English
You will learn how to use cells and microorganisms to produce, for example, better medicines, foods or agricultural products that won't harm the environment.
By studying cells' properties alone and in relation to their surroundings, you get a scientific basis in altering the cells' properties. The goal in altering cells is to make improvements in, for example, crops like rice or grain. Improvements can also be made in medicines like insulin, which can be manufactured with the help of gene-spliced organisms.
The Biotechnology programme consists of:
- Biochemistry, which deals with the chemistry of living organisms
- Molecular biology, which is the study of biology on a molecular level
- Gene technology, which deals with the manipulation of organisms' genetic structures
In addition, you will work a lot with computer programmes that can read and systemise large amounts of data from, for example, genetic material. With the help of computer models, you can describe cell functions, understand the mechanisms behind various diseases etc.
You can choose from the following study lines:
- Bioinformatics
- Biomedical Microbiology
- Biofuels and Biochemicals
- Food Biotechnology
- Functional Foods and Nutrigenomics
Teaching varies between laboratory work, lectures, classroom instruction with discussions and student presentations, as well as project work in groups. Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions.
The final 6-12 months you will be making your MSc thesis.
Biotechnology (Engineering) can be studied as a:
- 2-year MSc programme (120 ECTS)
You also have the possibility to take single courses or subjects within the programme.
If you choose to complete the master's degree programme, you will graduate with the academic title of Master of Science in Engineering (MSc).
Educational Institutions
You can study Biotechnology (Engineering) at the Technical University of Denmark
Entry Requirements
To be admitted to an MSc programme, you must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject.
In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English is at a specified level.
Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels.
To find out how you can get your foreign certificate assessed for recognition here in Denmark, see the Danish Agency for International Education.
Admission
The application deadline for MSc programmes varies according to the educational institution. Contact the individual institution for further information regarding its application deadline and forms. Apply directly at the university.
Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.
Tuition
There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students, unless you are a student from a Nordic or EU country, or from Liechtenstein.
Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.
Contact the individual institution for more specific information.
Semester Start
An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1 and February 1.
For Further Information
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
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