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
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Academic admission requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Biology or a related subject. Excellent students are selected on the basis of their academic qualifications (e.g. courses studied for the Bachelor's degree) and their Bachelor's degree grades. Practical training (hands-on lab work) is a prerequisite.
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The main intake is Winter semester. Most universities admit on a rolling basis — we confirm the exact deadline for your profile, free.
Academic admission requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Biology or a related subject. Excellent students are selected on the basis of their academic qualifications (e.g. courses studied for the Bachelor's degree) and their Bachelor's degree grades. Practical training (hands-on lab work) is a prerequisite. English: E.G. IELTS Academic: 7.
The programme runs about 24 months full-time.
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