Biotechnology in English
recruitment items:
- biology (PKG) and- chemistry or mathematics or physics (PKD)
WK=PKG x 0,5 + PKD x 0,5
Confirmed knowledge of English (certificate of English language at least level B2 or maturity exam in English language at an Advanced level with result at least 60%, or a document confirming completion of the high school with programme in English as language of instruction)
Candidates applying for admission to studies in the English language, who are not in the possession of a B2 level English language proficiency certificate, approved by WULS can confirm their knowledge of the language by taking an English language interview organized by the University. You can apply for an interview when registering for studies at IRK.
Documents confirming knowledge of English language
obtained title: engineer
Stationary
expected admissions limit: 45
beginning of classes: winter recruitment
duration of studies: 3.5 years (7 semesters)
Studies conducted in English language.
Description of direction
Biotechnology is a multidisciplinary field of study, combining knowledge of life sciences and engineering, aiming to use the living organisms in product development, testing and manufacturing. In addition to general topics students can focus on plants, animals and microorganisms- biotechnology giving them practical and theoretical knowledge. Our aim is to provide a solid foundation for future careers in food and pharmaceutical industry, diagnostics, plant breeding companies, research institutions and many others. We put special attention on cutting edge topics including bioinformatics, genomics, nanobiotechnology and genetic engineering. Graduates will be able to plan and run the biotechnological experiments and processes, generate, interpret and report high quality biological data, evaluate the use or particular methods and devices.
Main mandatory subjects:
1 Year
General and physical chemistry, Botany, Animal anatomy, Mathematics, Physics and biophysics, Information technologies, Organic chemistry, Cell Biology, Animal histology, Ecology, Design thinking
2 Year
General genetics, Biochemistry, General microbiology, Plant physiology, Animal physiology, Physiology of microorganisms, Engineering of biotechnological processes, Molecular biology, Basics of genetics and animal breeding, Enzymology and Biochemical technics, General virology.
3 Year
Genetic engineering, Basics of bioinformatics, Design and development of technological lines, Biotechnological methods in environmental protection, Physiomics, Immunology, Cell and tissue cultures, Industrial biotechnology, Social and legal aspects of biotechnology, Statistics.
4 Year
Chemical safety, Seminar, Graduation workshop, Professional practice.
1-4 Years
Each year there is a variety of facultative subjects covering specific biotechnology related topics.
Internship practice
Student is obliged to complete practice (160 h/4 weeks).
Study program:
Career prospects
Graduates can find jobs in:
- Pharmaceutical industry,
- Crop improvement companies,
- Clinical research,
- Food industry,
- Diagnostics, testing and control laboratories,
- Research and development institutions,
- Public administration related to the above,
- Other scientific and research facilities for the biotechnology industry and related fields.