MSc. in bio-engineering

The main aim of the programme is to educate specialists with skills and knowledge that will help them to find jobs and contribute to the success of various companies working on the field of industrial or medical biotechnology, circular bioeconomy, bioprocessing etc. The graduates will have an understanding and practical experience covering the main industrial bioprocesses, fermentation, design of biological systems, industrial biotechnology, and biomedical technologies. The curriculum emphasises practical training and provides internships in various companies that are active in the fields of biotechnology and biomedical technology.

The Master’s degree offers career opportunities in the field of industrial biotechnology in the European Union and worldwide. The Nordic and Baltic region is an especially attractive job market where companies are searching for young talents with special skills in synthetic biology and industrial biotechnology. The Nordic region is one of the fastest-growing hubs in the world in industrial biotechnology expecting to hire thousands of newly trained specialists in the coming years.

There are three specialisations: genetics and biotechnology, bioengineering and robotics, chemistry and materials science.

Why study Bioengineering at UT?

• The programme combines different fields of applied biotechnology, synthetic biology, engineering and information technology.
• The Nordic region is one of the fastest-growing hubs in the world in industrial biotechnology.
• During your studies, you will gain practical experience in the main industrial bioprocesses, fermentation, design of biological systems, industrial biotechnology and biomedical technologies.
• You can take part in internships in various biotechnology and biomedical technology companies.