Master's in Biology — Specialisation in Microbial & Plant Biotechnology (MPBiotec)

The specialisation in Microbial and Plant Biotechnology (MPBiotec) provides a comprehensive background on the molecular biology of plants and microbes, combined with hands-on experience with advanced genetic engineering approaches in plants, algae and cyanobacteria. Taking advantage of a wide practical experience, the programme extends the theoretical and experimental training of the students into the fields of systems and synthetic biology, redox and metabolic regulation and molecular-level stress responses. Consequently, MPBiotec graduates are equipped with a versatile engineering toolkit and the theoretical know-how necessary to take major steps into R&D in academia or the biotech sector. As a main goal of the programme, we attach great importance to helping our students take these first steps, either through laying the foundations for a successful PhD project, or via intensive interactions with biotech partners in company excursions, industry internships and guest lectures. For a detailed description, please visit our website. The two-year study programme consists of the following modules/courses: Warm-up meeting and research project presentations (6 CP, ungraded) Four interactive "Lecture and Reading Courses" (4 x 3 CP, graded) Two-part lecture: "Modern Methods in Biology" (2 x 3 CP, graded) Two advanced practicals (2 x 12 CP, graded) Advanced practical or industrial internship (12 CP, ungraded) Courses of choice – self-chosen theoretical and/or practical training, including soft skill courses (15 CP, ungraded) Research practical (15 CP, graded) Master's thesis (30 CP, graded) PDF Download