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Chalmers University of Technology MSc in Biotechnology: Biomolecular Science and Technology
Chalmers University of Technology

MSc in Biotechnology: Biomolecular Science and Technology

Gothenburg, Sweden

2 Years

English

Full time

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SEK 160,000 / per year *

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Introduction

Contribute to improving modern medicine and fighting back against deadly diseases by delving deep into the world of biomolecular science. You will receive an in-depth education in subjects including protein function, stability, structure, production, and design. Alongside this, you will also focus on the physical chemistry of RNA and DNA and the biological chemistry of molecular interactions within the cell – knowledge that is essential for modern drug design and for understanding the molecular mechanisms of health and disease.

Studying this program, you will focus on the interface between chemistry, biology, and medicine, with engineering as the common thread. You will learn to use engineering principles in the analysis and manipulation of biological systems to solve problems across a wide spectrum of vital applications. When you choose the Biomolecular science and technology profile, you will study the following courses in particular:

  • Biophysical chemistry
  • Protein folding and function
  • Applied bioinformatics
  • Advanced analytical chemistry-proteomics and metabolomics
  • Design and production of biomolecules in biomedical toxicology
  • Structure and dynamics of biomolecules

The master's program as a whole covers a broad base, from genetics to process engineering. Expertise comes from a wide range of interdisciplinary sources, including the Departments of Biology and Biology Engineering, Chemistry and Chemical engineering, and Physics.

In recent decades, gene modification has revolutionized the biotechnology industry, giving rise to countless new products and improving established processes. But biotechnology, as practiced today, is much more than this — it also embraces process design, engineering, modeling, and systems of control. You will be exposed to the full breadth of the field in your education here.

The practical applications of biotechnology include techniques stretching back to the beginning of human history, such as brewing, fermentation, and cheese making — all of which are still important today. But the progress of fundamental biological research and technologies in recent decades has resulted in major advances. Microorganisms and cells are utilized to produce valuable products of all kinds, and new medicines are often products of the field of biotechnology.

The subjects of tissue engineering and applied microbiology are fundamental areas in the Biotechnology master’s program for all profiles. After graduation, you will be well placed to pursue a career either in research in the bioscience field or enter the professional industries of biotechnology, food, and biomedicine. Former graduates work at international companies such as Astra Zeneca and Essity whereas others work in smaller start-ups or as consultants. Others continue their academic studies through Ph.D. research.

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