Master's programme in Medical Biotechnology
The master programme in Medical Biotechnology aims to give a deep understanding of the biotechnological tools used in molecular biology with an emphasis on medical applications. The goal is to give a unique education where technology, biology and chemistry are combined to give a background for employment both in Sweden and internationally.
Career prospects
The combination of technology, biology and chemistry taught in the Medical Biotechnology programme gives an attractive profile for a professional career in the biotechnological- and pharmaceutical industry or for further academic studies. These areas are expanding worldwide which gives a master in Medical Biotechnology several opportunities for a career in companies involved in manufacturing of drugs, medical analyses, diagnostics and a lot more.
Other career opportunities can be found in academic research, patent agencies, or as consultant.
Programme outline
This two-year programme (120 ECTS) consists of courses at second cycle for 90 ECTS followed by a degree project, second level of 30 ECTS.
The mandatory courses comprise 38 ECTS during the first academic year and 49,5 ECTS (of which the degree project, second level is 30 higher education credits) during the second academic year.
The rest of the higher education credits to reach 120 should be chosen by the students from the list of recommended courses but some may also be chosen from elsewhere.
Degree project
Degree project, in Biotechnology, second level, 30 ECTS. Choice may be made of one of the available thesis projects at the School of Biotechnology.
