Description

This programme trains you to work with the development of sustainable biological production of foods, biomaterials, biologicals, and environmental technologies.

The programme is based in Kalundborg, close to world-leading biotech companies like Novo Nordisk, Novonesis, and many others. Most courses are taught in close collaboration with the biotech industry.

The programme focuses on biological knowledge combined with technology to develop practical, sustainable solutions to global problems. Students engage directly with real-world cases and collaborate across research, policy, and innovation.

Read more about the programme structure.

Career Opportunities

As a graduate, you will have acquired skills and competences that are in high demand:

• You have acquired knowledge of the entire process behind industrial production of bio-based products such as biologicals, biomaterials, or foods.
• You are qualified to work with fermentation and refining of biological raw materials using, for example, production organisms and enzymes.
• You have the skills required to control and optimise the different steps in the process such as pH value, temperatures, enzyme concentrations, water, and energy consumption.
• You can test and evaluate the different steps in the manufacturing processes to optimise quality and sustainability in production and in the finished product.
• You have the digital skills and competences needed, for example, to use data from sensors for quality control and to optimise and design new processes and products.
• You can design and develop new bio-based products – from choice of raw materials and process, to finished product.
• You have knowledge of quality assessments and all relevant legislation in the biotech field.

Admission

To be admitted to the programme , you must have a bachelor degree in a relevant subject and/or including relevant courses. Please read the admission requirements.

You apply directly through the online portal at the University of Copenhagen with all relevant documentation.

In addition, documentation may be required verifying that your proficiency in English is at a specified level. Read about language requirements of the University of Copenhagen

A list of the most commonly recognized exams and diplomas can be found at the Danish Agency for Higher Education  

Tuition

There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students from outside the EU, EEA or Switzerland. Read more about tuition fees at the University of Copenhagen.

Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.

Further Information

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Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education can be located at http://ufm.dk/en

You will find information about the Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition

About the Educational System in general visit the section The Danish Higher Education System