StudyQA — Master: Biotechnology — Autonomous University of Madrid

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The Master’s Degree in Biotechnology of the UAM aims to provide advanced, multidisciplinary and integrated in the field Molecular Biotechnology, focusing on applied research and the development of products, goods and services based on the selective and programmed manipulation of cellular and biomolecular processes. This Master’s Degree aims to train professionals capable solving different types of practical problems through knowledge and manipulation of biological systems, as well as transferring solutions to industry. Consequently, this Master’s Degree has a dual orientation as it serves as introduction to research in Biotechnology and also has a professional nature i.e. it seeks to provide advanced training for professional specialists in the biotechnological sector who use biotechnological tools. Thus, this programme aims to meet the growing demand for well trained professionals in the field of biotechnology in our society, as well as contributing the rapid practical application of the new knowledge generated by basic research

The Master’s Degree in Biotechnology offers 4 fields of specialization (Health Biotechnology, Plant Biotechnology, Microorganism Biotechnology and Industrial Biotechnology and NanoBiotechnology) and each one of them provides the possibility to have a practical introduction to research work or to carry out a work placement in a biotechnology company (see "TFM course" below).

The training and educational objectives of this Master’s Degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology are:

To broaden knowledge of the process of research and development, goods and services based on the selective and programmed manipulation of cellular and biomolecular processes.
To acquire systematic, rigorous and up-to-date knowledge, along with a critical vision, of the main scientific questions in this field of specialization (Health Biotechnology, Plant Biotechnology, Micororganism Biotechnology and Industrial Biotechnology and NanoBiotechnology).
To acquire the basic skills needed to work in an experimental laboratory in the specific field specialization (Health Biotechnology, Plant Biotechnology, Micororganism Biotechnology and Industrial Biotechnology and NanoBiotechnology).
To become familiar with some of the most relevant modern technologies used in research laboratories in the field of Biotechnology.
To acquire the knowledge and ability needed to identify problems, search for practical and creative solutions and then apply them in a research context or in the professional field of Biotechnology.
To acquire the capacity to plan and carry out a research project (in the case of the research option) or to develop their professional activity in the context of a biotechnological company (in the case of the option of a work placement in a company).
To develop the ability to present scientific work in a spoken or written form in a clear and concise way.
To develop the capacity to explain in a clear and effective way scientific advances in the field of Biotechnology, along with their ethical and social implications, to a non-specialist public.
To acquire the skills required to be able to continue with lifelong learning in an autonomous and self-directed way.
To acquire a solid training background which will enable students to begin a research career by writing a PhD or to develop their professional career in a field of Biotechnology that does not require a PhD.

Critical analysis of scientific literature. Applied statistics for Molecular Biosciences
Genetic and protein engineering
Economic and legal aspects of Biotechnology
Plant Biotechnology
Microorganisms Biotechnology (partly in spanish)
Bioprocess engineering (partly in spanish)
Biocatalysis and nanobiotechnology (partly in spanish)
Master's Final Dissertation

Requirements

Official university qualification such as an undergraduate degree, bachelor’s degree or other equivalent, in one of the following Experimental or Health Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Medicine, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Veterinary, or other similar degrees.
An official certificate of level of English (IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge English, OAL-UAM, Linguistic Services Office from your home university etc.) with at least a B2 (or equivalent) level. This doesn't apply for students coming from english-speaking countries/universities/schools.
Bachelor's diploma
Transcript of records from the Bachelor's degree
Average Grade statement (see "Average Grade statement")
CV (Curriculum Vitae)
Certificate of level of English (or at least some proof that you'll get it before the enrolment deadline in September)
ID/Passport
Elective courses pre-selection form ("Hoja de preinscripción de asignaturas")
Specific documents required for each master (letter(s) of recommendation/reference etc.).
FOREIGN STUDENTS ONLY: when their average grade point is not in a 1-to-10 scale, applicants must also submit the ANECA's certificate of average grade equivalence for studies undertaken in foreign countries (see here). Please note that this certificate can take up to 2 months to be delivered, so applicants should request it with enough time in advance.