Biology-Biotechnology
The programme focuses on the use of plant cells, animal cells and microorganisms in e.g. production of foods or biological treatment systems for environmental use.
You will learn how to examine the chemistry and genetics of living organisms, and how to manipulate an organism's genetic structure.
Name: Biology-Biotechnology
Type: University Programme
Duration: 2 years
European transfer credits: 120 ECTS
In the Biotechnology programme, you study living organisms on a molecular plane to understand how the organisms function and how you can use them in the production of foods (for example, beer, cheese, meats and grains), non-foods (for example, clothing, wood, paper and environment treatment), or medicine.
The techniques that are used in the biotechnology area are, for example fermentation, and animal breeding, but also gene technology and cloning.
The Biology-Biotechnology programme is based on a comprehension of molecular biology in biological systems. You will learn about how examine the chemistry and genetics of living organisms, and how you can manipulate an organism's genetic structure. All biological subject areas are included in the studies.
You can choose to specialise within animal biotechnology, plant biotechnology, microbial biotechnology or biological chemistry.
Teaching varies between problem-oriented project work in groups, as well as lectures, classroom instruction and exercises. Students are encouraged to actively participate in class discussions.
If you choose to complete the master's degree programme, you will graduate with the academic title of Master of Science (MSc).
Entry Requirements
To be admitted to an MSc programme, you must have a bachelor degree in a relevant subject.
In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English is at a specified level.
Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels.
To find out how you can get your foreign certificate assessed for recognition here in Denmark, see the Danish Agency for International Education.
Admission
The application deadline for MSc programmes varies according to the educational institution. Contact the individual institution for further information regarding its application deadline and forms. Apply directly at the university.
Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.
Tuition
There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students, unless you are a student from a Nordic or EU country, or from Liechtenstein.
Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.
Contact the individual institution for more specific information.
Semester Start
An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1 and February 1.
Educational Institutions
You can study Biology-Biotechnology in Copenhagen.
University of Copenhagen
At the University of Copenhagen Biology-Biotechnology can be studied as a:
- 2-year MSc programme (120 ECTS)
You also have the possibility to take single courses or subjects within the programme.
Read more about the programme at www.ku.dk.
For Further Information
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
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