Master's Degree in Advanced Biotechnology 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Universidade de Vigo |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Current biotechnology includes a set of very sophisticated techniques and technologies that are replacing classic methodologies, favoring more immediate results and allowing new challenges that were unthinkable until a few decades ago to be addressed. Today, highly qualified professionals are required to be able to face the new challenges that this biotechnology sector faces, both in the business and research fields.

The mention of Excellent University Master's degree from the Xunta de Galicia accredits, on the one hand, the academic level and scientific-technical solvency of the studies that achieve this recognition and, on the other, represents a guarantee of the future for the students.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Current biotechnology includes a set of very sophisticated techniques and technologies that are replacing classic methodologies, favoring more immediate results and allowing new challenges that were unthinkable until a few decades ago to be addressed. Today, highly qualified professionals are required to be able to face the new challenges that this biotechnology sector faces, both in the business and research fields.

The mention of Excellent University Master's degree from the Xunta de Galicia accredits, on the one hand, the academic level and scientific-technical solvency of the studies that achieve this recognition and, on the other, represents a guarantee of the future for the students.

Admission Requirements

Access and admission

Bachelor's degrees and degrees:

  • From the experimental field: Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Marine Sciences, Chemistry... 
  • From the health field: Pharmacy, Medicine, Veterinary...
  • From the field of engineering: Agronomy, Chemistry, Food Science and Technology, Business Organization, Materials...

Each application will be evaluated based on the following information, which must accompany the application for admission:

  • Curriculum vitae of the applicant, taking into account the qualifications for entry and their previous training (85%).
  • Letter with a statement of interests, student motivations and possible reference reports from their home institutions (15%).
  • Optionally, one or more personal interviews will be held (in person or by email). The purpose of these interviews is to evaluate the applicant's qualifications in relation to the admission profile, as well as the alignment of their interests with the research areas of the groups assigned to the master's degree. Interviews will be necessary in cases where the documentation presented raises doubts about any of the alleged merits or in the case of a tie between several candidates. In all cases, the special educational needs of students with disabilities will be taken into account.

1 Year
Jan
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

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