Uppsala - a biotechnology hot-spot

Biotechnology is a focus area for Uppsala University and research covers a broad field including biochemistry, cell biology, immunology, bioinformatics and systems biology. Uppsala has been a hot spot for biotechnology for many decades. One crucial factor for the success is the long-standing connections between the University and the biotechnology industry in and around Uppsala. The master programme Molecular biotechnology is intended for students as well as for professionals who want to obtain a cutting-edge specialisation within molecular biotechnology.

The revolution of the modern biology is based on the development of technology, computer science and the new inter-disciplinary fields of research, such as systems biology and synthetic biology. The advances in these fields open up for systematic analysis and interpretation of complex biological systems that previously could not be approached. The rapid development of the biosciences place new demands on the researchers for knowledge and skills in e.g. mathematics and computer modelling. In Uppsala, the need for an education that prepared students for this dynamic and exciting new field of science and technology was recognised early. The Master of Science in Molecular Biotechnology Engineering (started 1991) encompassed both classical engineering subjects such as mathematics and physics as well as cutting-edge biotechnology. This programme has been a great success and alumni from this programme have enjoyed successful careers in both industry and academic institutions. The two last years of this five-year programme is now offered as an international master programme.

The core content of the Master programme in Molecular Biotechnology is the combination of mathematics and modern molecular biology and biotechnology, with a focus on quantitative aspects of biology. The programme makes you well prepared for a career in the biotechnology industry or in academic research. View the CHE ranking summary for Molecular Biotechnology here. In addition, here are the CHE ranking criteria and relevant information common to all of our master programmes (as well as for PhD studies).

Benefits of studying in Uppsala

Uppsala University, situated in one of Europe’s major biotechnology regions, is a highly ranked research university with high quality education in close connection to research. We have many years experience with satisfied foreign students that has taken our programmes. The teaching at Biology Education Centre, Uppsala University, is hands-on as well as theoretical. You learn theory and get practical skills throughout the education.

Sweden is known for its clean environment. It is also a very safe country with low crime rate. Uppsala, with University traditions from 1477, has a rich student life with cafés, pubs, choirs, orchestras, traditional festivities and much more.

For more information, please contact the programme director Margareta Krabbe