University College of Skövde

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Molecular Biotechnology is a 120-credit, two-year programme taught on campus in Skövde (100% pace). It was developed together with industry partners in the bioscience and biotechnology sectors and emphasises systems biology methods applicable in both research and commercial contexts. A separate one-year master’s variant is also offered by the university.

What you'll study

The curriculum trains you in both laboratory and computer-based techniques used to study and modify genes and proteins. Core subject areas include molecular biology, cell biology, microbiology, biochemistry and immunology, integrated within a systems biology framework. You will study the structure, function and regulation of genes and proteins and undertake advanced, research-oriented work in molecular biology, biotechnology and systems biology. Independent laboratory projects and computational analysis of experimental biological data are important components.

Entry requirements

The programme page lists requirements and a syllabus for each programme instance; specific entry conditions are provided in the official programme instance documentation. The course is delivered on campus in Skövde and applications are handled per the university's admissions process.

Career prospects

Techniques taught are directly relevant to roles in the pharmaceutical, agricultural and food industries and to academic or industrial research. Graduates can apply skills in disease diagnostics, genetic modification of plants, animals and cells, systems biology analyses and other biotech development tasks.

Scholarships & funding angle

While the source does not list scholarships, prospective applicants should consult the university's admissions and student support webpages for information on funding, scholarships, and financial aid options available to incoming master’s students.