About this programme
Master in Medical Biotechnology, Specialisation of Biotechnology is a Master's Degree programme at Aalborg University in Aalborg, taught in English. It runs for 2 years. The register gives Aalborg as the campus town. It lists the degree as Master (2 years). Aalborg University is a research university in North Denmark.
How it compares
Master in Medical Biotechnology, Specialisation of Biotechnology is one of 5 English-taught Biotechnology programmes at Master's Degree level in the register, offered by 3 institutions. 4 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland, from EUR 7,455 to EUR 8,700; this programme lists EUR 7,455 a year. 4 are recorded as free for EU, EEA and Swiss students.
What you will study
Medical Biotechnology at Aalborg University is a specialisation within the Master's in Biotechnology. It is taught in English and takes two years. The programme is for people who want to work with medicine, microorganisms and proteins in the laboratory.
What you study
The specialisation covers medical microbiology, molecular methods in modern medicine, and the manufacturing of biopharmaceutical products. You also work with cellular and molecular biology, protein biotechnology, bioinformatics and genetic engineering. The programme asks questions like how to identify microorganisms in the human body, what proteins do in infected tissue, and how to make therapeutic substances using proteins and microorganisms. You learn to evaluate and choose among scientific theories, methods and tools in biotechnology, and to build new analysis and solution models on a scientific basis.
Admission, language and next steps
To apply, you need one of these undergraduate degrees: BSc in Chemical Engineering, BSc in Environmental Engineering, BSc in Chemistry and Biotechnology, or BSc in Chemistry. You must also document English proficiency at an acceptable level. Applications go directly to Aalborg University with all relevant documentation. If you are unsure whether your foreign certificate meets the entry requirements, contact the university. Exchange students should ask their home institution about application procedures and deadlines. Students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland study free of charge. Other full-time degree students pay a tuition fee set by the university. Exchange students do not pay tuition.
Job opportunities after graduating
- Researcher at a hospital
- Researcher at a biopharmaceutical company
- Consultant in molecular biology and methodologies
- PhD student
Before you apply
Master’s applications go straight to Aalborg University, not through optagelse.dk, and the institution sets its own deadline. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, residence permits and housing.
Facts on this page come from the Study in Denmark register, the official portal of the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science. Fees are in euros as the institution lists them. "Not recorded" means the register has no figure, not that the programme is free. Always confirm requirements, fees and deadlines with the institution.
Quick answers
Is Master in Medical Biotechnology, Specialisation of Biotechnology taught in English?
Yes. The Study in Denmark register lists it as an English-taught programme at Aalborg University. Only English-taught degree programmes are in the register.
How long does it take?
The register records 2 years of study. Confirm the study load in ECTS credits with Aalborg University.
Where is it taught?
The register lists Aalborg as the campus town for this programme at Aalborg University.
How do I apply?
Master’s applications go straight to the institution, not through optagelse.dk. Aalborg University sets its own deadline.
What does it cost?
Students from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland pay EUR 7,455 a year, as Aalborg University lists it. For students from the EU, the EEA and Switzerland the record shows no tuition fee. Fees are in euros as the institution lists them.
Is this programme officially listed?
It comes from the Study in Denmark register, the official portal of the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science at studyindenmark.dk. The programme page at Aalborg University is linked from this page so you can compare.
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