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A multidisciplinary programme
This master's degree has a dual orientation: professional and academic-investigative. The aim is to provide quality training for future biotechnology professionals, providing a solid foundation for students to face the world of business or academic research with guarantees.
15
PLACES
90
ECTS CREDITS
BIOTECHNOLOGY GROWS
Biotechnology in Spain has maintained positive growth rates despite the harshness of the crisis, making it one of the key strategic sectors in the economic recovery.
TIMETABLE
Classroom attendance: Theoretical and practical classes are held from Monday to Friday in the afternoon, from 4.00 pm to 8.30 pm (except visits to companies and/or institutions in the sector).
DUAL ORIENTATION
Advanced training in biotechnology, of a specialized and multidisciplinary nature. Obtain all the necessary tools to promote initiation into research and professional tasks.
THREE SPECIALITIES
The master’s degree allows you to specialize in three major areas of biotechnology: Food and Agricultural Biotechnology, Environmental Biotechnology and Sanitary Biotechnology.
CURRICULAR INTERNSHIPS
There will be 18 internship credits in companies and/or research centres related to biotechnology in Spain or abroad.
TEACHING TEAM
Classes taught by first class professors from the universities of Vigo and A Coruña, as well as by guest specialists.
Advantages of studying the Master's Degree at the UDC Faculty of Science
Access to research groups
Access to research groups collaborating with the Faculty of Science, CICA (Centre for Advanced Scientific Research) or the INIBIC (Biomedical Research Institute of A Coruña).
Access to doctoral programmes
Access doctoral programs with this master’s degree and get a solid foundation to tackle the academic research world.
Link with the world of work
Work in fascinating and constantly changing and expanding sectors within the pharmaceutical, biomedical and veterinary, food, agricultural and environmental industries.
ACCESS PROFILE
All university degrees in the branch of Experimental Sciences or Health Sciences that can provide sufficient prior training to gain access to specialization studies in the field of Biotechnology.
The Master’s Degree in Advanced Biotechnology aims to be a potentially useful quality postgraduate offer for undergraduates/graduates in Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Science and Technology, Pharmacy, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Environmental Sciences, Marine Sciences and Chemical or Agronomy Engineering, as well as a pathway to train professionals and doctors among the graduates of these degrees.
COURSE OBJECTIVE
1. Specialist professional with a solid conceptual and methodological training in biotechnology of the production systems, management and quality control of the food and agricultural industries.
2. Professional specialized in biotechnology applications in the sustainability of production systems and in the bioremediation of the environment, as well as in its prevention and management (environmental audits).
3. Professional specialist in diagnosis and molecular therapy of diseases, as well as in production systems and management of biomedical industries.
4. A professional with a critical scientific spirit, capacity for experimental design, scientific communication, teamwork and with the necessary skills for incorporation into research centres and companies in the biotechnology sector.
The master's degree is fully consolidated and has been widely accepted and demanded by students since it was introduced in the 2010-2011 academic year
The Master has been awarded with the Mention of Excellent University Master by the Xunta de Galicia since 2021
€ 835,80
ANNUAL TUITION FEE FOR EU STUDENTS
MBA (EU)
- Approximate price of one academic course (60 credits)
- Since the master's degree lasts a year and a half, 50% more must be added for the second year's enrolment
€ 1462,80
ANNUAL TUITION FEE FOR NON EU STUDENTS
MBA (NON EU)
- Approximate price of one academic course (60 credits)
- Since the master's degree lasts a year and a half, 50% more must be added for the second year's enrolment
SYLLABUS
Module 1 METHODOLOGIES AND PROCESSES (30 ECTS)
- Genetic engineering and transgenesis (4.5)
- Cell and tissue engineering (3)
- Genomics and proteomics (4.5)
- Bioinformatics (3)
- Industrial biotechnology (6)
- Biotechnological processes and products (3)
- Application techniques in Biotechnology (6)
Module 2 MANAGEMENT, INNVATION, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND QUALITY IN BIOENTERPRISES (12 ECTS)
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Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Bioenterprises (4.5)
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Audit of biotechnology companies (4.5)
- Legal and ethical aspects in Biotechnology (3)
SPECIALITIES (to be chosen in the second semester):
Module 3 FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY (18 ECTS)
- Food biotechnology (3)
- Food analysis, food safety and traceability (3)
- Plant biotechnology (3)
- Animal biotechnology (3)
- Biotechnology for sustainable development (3)
- Optional from the other guidelines (3)
Module 4 ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY (18 ECTS)
- Environmental pollution (3)
- Environmental technology and water management (3)
- Environmental technology and soil and air management (3)
- Prevention, management and environmental audits (3)
- Biotechnology for sustainable development (3)
- Optional from the other guidelines (3)
Module 5 HEALTH BIOTECHNOLOGY (18 ECTS)
- Molecular diagnosis and therapy (3)
- Assisted reproduction (3)
- Design and production of vaccines and drugs (3)
- Design of new specific drugs (3)
- Biotechnological tools for forensic analysis (3)
- Optional from the other guidelines (3)
Module 6 END OF MASTER’S DEGREE PROJECT (12 ECTS)
Module 7 EXTERNAL INTERNSHIPS (18 ECTS)
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