Microbiology and Microbial Biotechnology

Why are microbes the most important group of organisms on our planet? How is knowledge of microbiology applied in medicine and industry, or in food production? What research techniques are used to study viruses, bacteria, fungi and other microbes? Find answers to these important questions, and many others by choosing Microbiology and microbial biotechnology! After you graduate, you will:Understand the global significance of microbes as remodelers and processors of life and the environmentUnderstand the most important functions and molecular mechanisms of the major groups of microbesUnderstand the potential use of microbes in biotechnological applications, such as foodstuffs, drugs, bioremediation and industrial processesBe able to evaluate the effects of changes in the environment on microbial communities and thus on the function of the biosphereBe able to assess the use of microbes in a variety of environments and situationsBe able to evaluate ethical questions and the prerequisites of commercialisation related to the use of microbes and biotechnologyBe aware of the most important pathogens and their virulence mechanismsMaster the most important microbiological and biotechnological research methods, and be proficient in the interpretation and evaluation of research resultsHave the capability to plan and lead activities in microbiology and biotechnologyBe able to disseminate relevant information about your topic in an international environmentIn the Master’s programme you  can find your own path by flexibly combining courses in Environmental microbiology, Food microbiology, Medical microbiology, Microbial bioinformatics, Microbial biotechnology, Mycology and Virology.Further information about the studies on the Master's programme website.