Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

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Do you want to unravel the fundamental processes in living cells? Do you want to understand 'life' at a molecular level? Do you want to explore applications based on basic molecular research?

Molecular Biology and Biotechnology are internationally oriented research and business areas that profit from a strong multidisciplinary knowledge on structural biology, biochemistry, molecular cell biology, genetics, microbiology and systems biology. During this programme, you acquire in-depth knowledge and skills via upperlevel theoretical and practical training. You become highly competent in the field of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, with excellent perspectives for an independent career in an academic or industrial research environment.

The programme is mainly organized by the Groningen Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology Institute (GBB and is closely related to research institute. Research is fundamental and curiosity-driven and contains specialisation in the following areas:

* Molecular Systems Biology
* Molecular Cell Biology of Complex Biological Processes
* Membrane Proteins
* Structure-function Relationships of Proteins
* Microbial Biotechnology and Biocatalysis
* Chemical and Synthetic Biology

Job perspectives

Biomolecular scientists, graduates of the Master's degree programme in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, can pursue a research career:

* PhD in the areas of Biomolecular Sciences, Life Science, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, and Bio(nano-)technology
* Research position in (national) institutions for applied sciences
* Research position in R&D units of Life Sciences Industries

Specialisations / Tracks
* Biomolecular Sciences (top programme)(specialization) Top programme in the Master's degree programme Molecular Biology and Biotechnology


* Policy and Management Variant (track)
* Research Variant (track)

2-year programme; credits per year: 60 ECTS; most courses are 5 ECTS.

Study abroad

* Study abroad is recommended
* For an average of 30 weeks
* Maximum of 60 EC

language test * TOEFL: 237 computer based * Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English - CAE (Certificate of Advanced English) * English language test ± University of Groningen Language Center ± section scores C2 or C1 and one section score B2. * With the exception of students whose native language is English.matching procedureThe Admissions Board will decide whether you can be admitted to the Masters degree programme. The Board may decide that you have to take supplementary courses or follow a bridging programme before being admitted.previous educationA universitary Bachelors degree in one of the following fields: * Biology or Life Science and Technology, majoring in Molecular Life Sciences or Biomedical Sciences * Biology, including the specialization Molecular Biology or Biotechnology or the specialization Medical Biology (incl. completed courses on General Chemistry and Bioinformatics) * Chemistry, including the specialization Biochemistry or Biophysical Chemistry * Life Science and Technology, with the specialization Genomics and Proteomics or Molecular Medical Cell Biology. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 580 TOEFL iBT® test: 92

Accreditation

Accredited by the Dutch Government