Duration of the programme: 4 years (8 semesters)
Medium of instruction: English
Programme description:
The essence of biotechnology is in new ideas that combine biological discovery with technology. The Professional Development programme for PhD candidates in biotechnology is designed to equip doctoral students with modern methodologies and inspire them with innovative, interdisciplinary thinking. The programme comprises obligatory and facultative courses covering fundamental and applied aspects of biotechnology, complemented by lectures delivered by visiting professors. Key topics include molecular biotechnology, bioengineering & bioprocessing & biomaterials, biomedical sciences, life sciences, drug discovery& development, health & medicine, food science and technology.
The programme complements doctoral research by providing training in research integrity, data management, intellectual property, innovation and entrepreneurship, project management, and responsible conduct of research, skills in scientific communication, writing, presentation, teamwork, leadership, and career planning. Teaching practice and external internships further support comprehensive academic and professional development. Overall, the programme provides a solid background in biotechnology and encourages PhD candidates to develop independent research ideas, interdisciplinary approaches, and creative problem-solving skills.
Career opportunities:
The PhD programme in biotechnology prepares graduates for diverse careers in academic and non-academic sectors. They possess advanced expertise in modern biotechnological methods, interdisciplinary research, and independent problem-solving, complemented by strong transferable skills. Graduates may work at research and teaching positions at universities and research institutes, as well as in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, biomedical, food, and chemical industries. Career paths include research and development, quality control, regulatory affairs, clinical research, technology transfer, and intellectual property management. Additional opportunities include employment in start-ups, innovation-oriented enterprises, public administration, funding agencies, science communication, consulting, and project management at national and international levels.
Key words
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering
- Biological chemistry
- Biomaterials
- Biomedical sciences
- Bioprocessing
- Biotechnology
- Cancer biology
- Computational chemistry
- Drug delivery
- Drug development
- Drug discovery
- Environmental biotechnology
- Food chemistry
- Genetic engineering
- Genetics & epigenetics
- Health sciences
- Human genetics
- Immunodiagnostics
- Industrial biotechnology
- Medicinal chemistry
- Microbiology
- Molecular biology
- Molecular biotechnology
- Molecular genetics
- Molecular diagnostics
- Pharmacology
- Regenerative biotechnology
- Structural biology
- Synthetic biology
Research area:
- Molecular Biotechnology
- Bioengineering & Bioprocessing & Biomaterials
- Biomedical Sciences
- Life Sciences
- Drug discovery& Drug development
- Health & Medicine
- Food Science and Technology