Master of Science [M.S] [Molecular Biotechnology 120 ECTS] From University of Skovde

At the University of Sk?vde, we offer a two-year Master?s programme in Molecular Biotechnology were you will use laboratory and computer-based techniques to study and modify genes and proteins. The techniques can be applied within the fields of human and animal health, agriculture and food industry to e.g. identify diseases and genetically engineer plants, cells and animals. In the programme you will also study the structure of genes and proteins as well as the understanding of their function, regulation and expression. The Molecular Biotechnology 120 ECTS programme is delivered by University of Sk?vde.

The programme involves in-depth research oriented studies in the areas of Molecular Biology, Biotechnology and Systems Biology. Independent laboratory work and computer-based analysis of experimental biological data are prominent parts of the studies. During the first part of the programme you will study advanced courses in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Biostatistics and Bioinformatics and their applications in Biotechnology. In the next part of the programme you will continue with advanced courses in Systems Biology, Expression Analysis, Multivariate Analysis, Next Generation Sequencing as well as a Molecular Biotechnology. The main focus during this part is analysis of experimental biological data. Advanced laboratory facilities are employed for DNA and protein analyses such as PCR amplification, qPCR, site-directed mutagenesis, cloning, and protein expression. Computational resources are used for experimental data analysis and database searching.

The programme is concluded with a master degree project work (45 credits) during the last year. During the project work, you will expand your theoretical and laboratory knowledge and solve a relevant research problem in Systems Biology (with a focus in Molecular Biotechnology). The project work is performed individually under the direction of supervisors qualified in the field.

After completing the program you can for example work in pharmaceutical companies, biotech companies, in the food industry or at hospitals. You can also continue with PhD studies or other kind of research at governmental and private research laboratories.