Master in Molecular Biotechnology
University of Skövde
Key Information
Campus location
Norrmalm, Sweden
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
SEK 135,000 / per year
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
02 Sep 2024
Introduction
Do you want to help develop new techniques that will contribute to improving people’s lives? This could involve being able to identify diseases or genetically modifying cells.
About The Program
Molecular biotechnology is a growing scientific field that combines molecular biology, cell biology, microbiology, biochemistry, and immunology, in order to develop products and services within the pharmaceutical, agricultural, and food industries.
Constituent courses in the study program
During the first semester, you will study advanced courses in molecular biology, biostatistics, and bioinformatics. You will work with advanced laboratory equipment to analyze DNA, RNA, and proteins. Techniques used include qPCR, mutagenesis, cloning, and protein expression. You will also learn to use molecular biology and bioinformatics data analyses and to carry out database searches.
During the second semester, you will carry out a degree project in which you will apply your theoretical and practical knowledge to solve a research problem within molecular biotechnology. This is an individual degree project and can be carried out at a business or an educational institution, either in Sweden or abroad.
Molecular Biotechnology is an international program, and the courses are conducted in English.
Opportunities for further studies
After completing your degree, you can continue with third-cycle education (Ph.D. studies).
Opportunities for international studies
You will have the opportunity to carry out part of your degree project abroad.
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Career Opportunities
Career opportunities
After your studies, you can work within the pharmaceutical or food industries, at biotechnology companies, or in laboratory analysis, for example at public or private-sector research laboratories.