Pursuant to consolidation Act 778 of August 7, 2019 on Universities (the University Act), the following is established.
The programme also follows the Examination Policies and Procedures incl. the Joint Programme Regulations and for Aalborg University.
The Master’s programme is organised in accordance with the Ministry of Higher Education and Science’s Order no. 2285 of December 1, 2021 on Full-time University Programmes (the University Programme Order) and Ministerial Order no. 2271 of December 1, 2021 on University Examinations (the Examination Order). Further reference is made to Ministerial Order no. 104 of January 24, 2021 (the Admission Order) and Ministerial Order no. 114 of February 3, 2015 (the Grading Scale Order).
The programme is offered in Aalborg.
The Master’s programme falls under The Faculty of Engineering and Science, Aalborg University.
The Master’s programme falls under Study Board of Chemistry and Bioscience
The programme falls under the external examiners corps: Civil engineering corps of external examiners.
Applicants with a legal right of admission (retskrav)
Applicants with the following degree are entitled to admission:
Applicants without legal right of admission
Additional qualifying programs
All applicants without a legal claim must prove that their English language qualifications is equivalent to level B (Danish level) in English.
The Master’s program entitles the graduate to the designation civilingeniør, Civilingeniør, cand.polyt. i bioteknologi. The English designation is:Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering (Biotechnology).
The Master’s program with specialisation in Medical Biotechnology entitles the graduate to the designation Civilingeniør, cand.polyt. i bioteknologi med specialisering i medicinsk bioteknologi. The English designation is: Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering (Biotechnology with specialisation in Medical Biotechnology).
The Master’s program is a 2-year, research-based, full-time study program. The program is set to 120 ECTS credits.
The Study Board can approve that passed programme elements from other educational programmes at the same level replaces programme elements within this programme (credit transfer).
Furthermore, the Study Board can, upon application, approve that parts of this programme is completed at another university or a further education institution in Denmark or abroad (pre-approval of credit transfer).
The Study Board’s decisions regarding credit transfer are based on an academic assessment.
The Study Board’s possibilities to grant exemption, including exemption to further examination attempts and special examination conditions, are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures published at this website: https://www.studieservice.aau.dk/regler-vejledninger
The rules for examinations are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures published at this website: https://www.studieservice.aau.dk/regler-vejledninger
In the assessment of all written work, regardless of the language it is written in, weight is also given to the student's formulation and spelling ability, in addition to the academic content. Orthographic and grammatical correctness as well as stylistic proficiency are taken as a basis for the evaluation of language performance. Language performance must always be included as an independent dimension of the total evaluation. However, no examination can be assessed as ‘Pass’ on the basis of good language performance alone; similarly, an examination normally cannot be assessed as ‘Fail’ on the basis of poor language performance alone.
The Study Board can grant exemption from this in special cases (e.g., dyslexia or a native language other than Danish).
The Master’s Thesis must include an English summary. If the project is written in English, the summary can be in Danish. The summary is included in the evaluation of the project as a whole.
It is assumed that the student can read academic texts in English and use reference works, etc., in English and other European languages.
The following competence profile will appear on the diploma:
A Candidatus graduate has the following competency profile:
A Candidatus graduate has competencies that have been acquired via a course of study that has taken place in a research environment.
A Candidatus graduate is qualified for employment on the labour market based on his or her academic discipline as well as for further research (PhD programmes). A Candidatus graduate has, compared to a Bachelor, developed his or her academic knowledge and independence so as to be able to apply scientific theory and method on an independent basis within both an academic and a professional context.
Knowledge
A Master in Biotechnology has in-depth knowledge of biotechnology. In selected areas, such as cellular and molecular biology, protein biotechnology, bioinformatics, genetic engineering, environmental biotechnology and process technology. The knowledge is based on the latest international research.
A Master in Biotechnology is able, on a scientific basis, to understand and contemplate the knowledge in the above-mentioned areas and be able to identify scientific problems.
Skills
A Master in Biotechnology masters the scientific methods and tools of the above-mentioned areas and master the general skills that are central to work within biotechnology.
A Master in Biotechnology is able to evaluate and select among the scientific theories, methods, tools and general skills of biotechnology, and establish new analysis and solution models on a scientific basis.
A Master in Biotechnology is able to communicate research-based knowledge and discuss professional and scientific problems with both peers and non-specialists.
Competencies
A Master in Biotechnology is able to carry out research and development in the area of microbiology and microbial products and processes, development and quality analyses of recombinant products, modified proteins and pharmaceutical products, following GLP and GMP principles and proper safety regulations.
A Master in Biotechnology is able to independently initiate and carry out discipline-specific and cross-disciplinary cooperation and to assume professional responsibility within the area of biotechnology.
A Master in Biotechnology is able to independently take responsibility for own professional development and specialization.
A Master in Biotechnology can analyze, identify and formulate problems on a scientific basis and subsequently work problem-oriented on understanding, further developing and finding solutions both individually and in collaboration with other professionals.
A Master in Biotechnology can use digital solutions for data collection and storage, statistical data analysis, data visualization, modeling and simulation, for presentation of theories, hypotheses and results in writing as well as orally, as well as for organizing and implementing collaboration in project groups and with external partners.
A Master in Biotechnology can perform digital search of relevant professional and research literature and knowledge in databases as well as assess the validity of digital sources and use digital platforms for self-study and knowledge sharing as well as for professional discussion and communication.
The program is structured in modules and organized as a problem-based study. A module is a program element or a group of program elements, which aims to give students a set of professional skills within a fixed time frame specified in ECTS credits, and concluding with one or more examinations within specific exam periods. Examinations are defined in the curriculum.
The program is based on a combination of academic, problem-oriented and interdisciplinary approaches and organized based on the following work and evaluation methods that combine skills and reflection:
All modules are assessed through individual grading according to the 7-point scale or Pass/Fail. All modules are assessed by external examination (external grading) or internal examination (internal grading or by assessment by the supervisor only).
Offered as:
1-professional | ||||||
Module name | Course type | ECTS | Applied grading scale | Evaluation method | Assessment method | Language |
1 Semester
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Experimental Molecular Cell Biology
(K-BT-K1-48) | Project | 15 | 7-point grading scale | Internal examination | Oral exam based on a project | English |
Applied Molecular Cell Biology
(K-BT-K1-60) | Course | 5 | 7-point grading scale | Internal examination | Written or oral exam | English |
Genomics and Bioinformatics
(K-BT-K1-61) | Course | 5 | 7-point grading scale | Internal examination | Written or oral exam | English |
Electives 1st semester
Select course, 5 ECTS
| Course | 5 | ||||
2 Semester
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Protein Chemistry
(K-BT-K2-20A) | Course | 5 | 7-point grading scale | Internal examination | Written or oral exam | English |
Electives 2nd semester, project
Select project, 15 ECTS
| Project | 15 | ||||
Electives 2nd semester, courses
Select two courses of 5 ECTS
| Course | 10 | ||||
3 Semester
Option A
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Project-Oriented Study in an External Organisation
(K-BT-K3-68A) | Project | 30 | 7-point grading scale | External examination | Oral exam based on a project | English |
3-4 Semester
Option B
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Master’s Thesis
(K-KMB-K4-4A) | Project | 60 | 7-point grading scale | External examination | Master's thesis/final project | English |
4 Semester
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Master’s Thesis
(K-KMB-K4-5A) | Project | 30 | 7-point grading scale | External examination | Master's thesis/final project | English |
Electives 1st semester Select course, 5 ECTS | ||||||
Module name | Course type | ECTS | Applied grading scale | Evaluation Method | Assessment method | Language |
Environmental Biotechnology
(K-BT-K1-59) | Course | 5 | 7-point grading scale | Internal examination | Written or oral exam | English |
Chemical and biological experiments for teaching
(K-KEM-K1-22) | Course | 5 | Passed/Not Passed | Internal examination | Active participation/continuous evaluation | Danish |
Electives 2nd semester, project Select project, 15 ECTS | ||||||
Module name | Course type | ECTS | Applied grading scale | Evaluation Method | Assessment method | Language |
Protein Science
(K-BT-K2-38B) | Project | 15 | 7-point grading scale | Internal examination | Oral exam based on a project | English |
Bioresources and Sustainable Development
(K-BT-K2-39) | Project | 15 | 7-point grading scale | Internal examination | Oral exam based on a project | English |
Electives 2nd semester, courses Select two courses of 5 ECTS | ||||||
Module name | Course type | ECTS | Applied grading scale | Evaluation Method | Assessment method | Language |
Instrumentation and regulation of processes
(K-KEM-B6-49) | Course | 5 | Passed/Not Passed | Internal examination | Written or oral exam | Danish and English |
Ecology and Ecotoxicology
(K-BIO-B4-24A) | Course | 5 | 7-point grading scale | Internal examination | Written or oral exam | Danish |
Protein Structure
(K-BT-K2-21) | Course | 5 | 7-point grading scale | Internal examination | Written or oral exam | English |
Bioressources and Biorefineries
(K-BT-K2-22) | Course | 5 | Passed/Not Passed | Internal examination | Active participation/continuous evaluation | English |
Offered as:
1-professional | ||||||
Specialisation:
Medical Biotechnology | ||||||
Module name | Course type | ECTS | Applied grading scale | Evaluation method | Assessment method | Language |
1 Semester
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Experimental Molecular Cell Biology
(K-BT-K1-48) | Project | 15 | 7-point grading scale | Internal examination | Oral exam based on a project | English |
Applied Molecular Cell Biology
(K-BT-K1-60) | Course | 5 | 7-point grading scale | Internal examination | Written or oral exam | English |
Environmental Biotechnology
(K-BT-K1-59) | Course | 5 | 7-point grading scale | Internal examination | Written or oral exam | English |
Genomics and Bioinformatics
(K-BT-K1-61) | Course | 5 | 7-point grading scale | Internal examination | Written or oral exam | English |
2 Semester
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Medical Protein Science
(K-BT-K2-41B) | Project | 15 | 7-point grading scale | Internal examination | Oral exam based on a project | English |
Protein Chemistry
(K-BT-K2-20A) | Course | 5 | 7-point grading scale | Internal examination | Written or oral exam | English |
Instrumentation and regulation of processes
(K-KEM-B6-49) | Course | 5 | Passed/Not Passed | Internal examination | Written or oral exam | Danish and English |
Protein Structure
(K-BT-K2-21) | Course | 5 | 7-point grading scale | Internal examination | Written or oral exam | English |
3 Semester
Option A
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Project-Oriented Study in an External Organisation
(K-BT-K3-68A) | Project | 30 | 7-point grading scale | External examination | Oral exam based on a project | English |
3-4 Semester
Option B
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Master’s Thesis
(K-KMB-K4-4A) | Project | 60 | 7-point grading scale | External examination | Master's thesis/final project | English |
4 Semester
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Master’s Thesis
(K-KMB-K4-5A) | Project | 30 | 7-point grading scale | External examination | Master's thesis/final project | English |
Electives
The Master's program gives the student freedom of choice for individual profiling of their education.
Elective Courses
On 3 - 4 semester option A or B is chosen.
All students who have not participated in Aalborg University’s PBL introductory course during their Bachelor’s degree must attend the introductory course “Problem-based Learning and Project Management”. The introductory course must be approved before the student can participate in the project exam. For further information, please see the www.en.bio.aau.dk
The curriculum is approved by the dean and enters into force as of September 1, 2022.
The Study Board does not offer teaching after the previous curriculum from 2020 after the summer examination examination 2023.
The Study Board will offer examinations after the previous curriculum, if there are students who have used examination attempts in a module without passing. The number of examination attempts follows the rules in the Examination Order.
On November 14, 2022, the Vice-Dean of Education has approved, that the assessment method has changed to "written or oral exam" in the following modules:
The amendment is valid from spring 2023.