Biotechnology
Master's
From food to vaccines; biotechnologists work at the heart of decisive solutions. Modern biotechnology has become an applied area of science with a multidisciplinary approach embracing gene technology, cellular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, as well as process design and engineering.
The master’s Biotechnology focuses on the industrial exploitation of cells and micro-organisms or components derived from these organisms. You will learn to engineer processes and production cells.
This is a multidisciplinary programme that combines disciplines as cellular biology, microbiology and biochemistry among others. During the master’s programme, you can specialise in cellular and molecular biotechnology, food biotechnology, medical biotechnology, process technology and environmental and biobased technology. What will be your expertise?
Unique about this master’s:
– Multidisciplinary approach embracing gene technology, cellular biology, microbiology and bioporcess engineering
– Engineering of technical processes as well as engineering of production cells
– Opportunity to specialise in the field of food, medical, environmental, cellular and molecular biotechnology or bioprocess engineering
Free online courses
With our MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) you can explore the typical WUR subjects and study in your own time, from your own home and at your own pace. MOOCs are free and a great way to get to know WUR’s professors and experience studying online. So, dive into the subject of your interest and join the online community of WUR!
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