Master in Biotechnology

This master's degree in Biotechnology at Poznań University of Life Sciences, in Poznań, Poland, is designed for candidates who already hold a Bachelor of Science in a related discipline. Taught in English over four semesters, the programme covers microorganisms in biotechnology, industrial applications of cell and tissue cultures, bioinformatics, genetic engineering, the application of biotechnology in plant breeding, biotechnology in the chemical industry and energy sector, cytogenetics and chromosome engineering, gene expression and regulation, molecular diagnostics, data processing, and experimental design. The aim of the programme is to give graduates the knowledge and modern methods used in experimental biology, preparing them to carry out research directed at using living organisms to create new products and to implement innovative manufacturing processes. Classes are led by academic staff working in their respective specialist fields. Research undertaken by students is carried out within university departments or at partner research institutes located in Poznan. Biotechnology graduates typically move into roles spanning research and development, quality control, and production across pharmaceuticals, food processing, agriculture, and environmental industries, as well as further academic study. The field itself sits at the intersection of biology, chemistry, and engineering, applying knowledge of living systems to practical problems in medicine, agriculture, and industry. For students who already hold an undergraduate degree in a related area, a four-semester master's such as this one offers a structured path toward specialized, research-oriented careers in a growing sector of the European economy.