Master's Programme in Applied Biotechnology

The Master's Programme in Applied Biotechnology gives you theoretical as well as hands-on knowledge in the areas of molecular biology, structural biology and biotechnology. You can also extend your studies in the areas of protein engineering and synthetic biology.

Thanks to courses in project management, marketing and entrepreneurship, you will also gain insight into business management and learn how projects are planned and carried out in the biotechnology industry. One important element of the Master's programme is the Master's thesis, which allows students to specialise in their area of interest and can be conducted in both academia and industry.

During the programme you can expect to:

• study in the strongest biotechnology cluster in Sweden
• specialise in a research area of interest within molecular biology and biotechnology
• gain exposure in project management and entrepreneurship.

The Master's Programme in Applied Biotechnology has an interdisciplinary character and strong connections to biotechnology industry. You will meet both Swedish and international students and teachers in this programme, which will help you to build up a valuable network during and after your studies.

Academic requirements
A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university. The main field of study must be molecular biology, biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, biotechnology, chemistry, medical technology/informatics, pharmacy or biophysics.
Also required is:

• knowledge and practical experience of laboratory experiments in biology, and molecular biology: cell biology, molecular biology and molecular genetics corresponding to approximately 20 weeks of full-time studies (30 credits);
• knowledge and practical experience of laboratory experiments in chemistry: general chemistry, organic chemistry and biochemistry corresponding to approximately 20 weeks full-time studies (30 credits);
• and knowledge of mathematics: algebra and analysis corresponding to approximately 5 weeks of full-time studies (7.5 credits).

Language requirements
All applicants need to verify English language proficiency that corresponds to English studies at upper secondary (high school) level in Sweden ("English 6"). This can be done in a number of ways, including through an internationally recognised test such as TOEFL or IELTS, or through previous upper secondary (high school) or university studies.
The minimum test scores are:

• IELTS: an overall mark of 6.5 and no section below 5.5
• TOEFL: Paper-based: Score of 4.5 (scale 1–6) in written test and a total score of 575. Internet-based: Score of 20 (scale 0–30) in written test and a total score of 90
• Cambridge: CAE, CPE

You need to complete 120 credit hours to successfully obtain this degree. Please check detail of study units at https://www.uu.se/en/admissions/master/selma/program/?pKod=TTB2M

Students are selected based on:

• a total appraisal of quantity and quality of previous university studies; and
• a statement of purpose (1 page).

Tuition fee-paying students and non-paying students are admitted on the same grounds but in different selection groups.

You can join one of the following careers:

• Biotechnologist
• Biotech Expert
• Microbiologist