Master in Biotechnology and Food Science
University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague
Key Information
Campus location
Prague, Czech Republic
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
CZK 77,500 / per year
Application deadline
Request info
Earliest start date
Sep 2024
Introduction
The program prepares graduates to become experts with high-level knowledge in biotechnologies and bioengineering and food science, with an emphasis on food quality and safety. The broadly designed structure of this program—together with the intentional connection between chemical, biological, and engineering education—opens a wide range of career options to graduates. The program extends and deepens general knowledge gained at the Bachelor's level in biochemistry, organic and physical chemistry, biology, microbiology, food technology and analysis, and in the fundamentals in biotechnology and bioengineering. Students may hone their expertise by properly choosing elective courses.
Curriculum
1 study year
Winter Semester
Mandatory Subjects
- AM319001 Molecular Biology
- AM320010 Enzymology
- AM320017 Genetic Engineering
- AM321001 Food and Biochemical Process Engineering
- AM323004 Reaction Mechanisms in Food Chemistry
- AM323015 Special Food Analysis
- AM352008 Programme seminar and project - Biotechnology and Food Science
Summer Semester
Mandatory Subjects
- AM320027 Food Microbiology
- AM323001 Chemical Food Safety
- AM324005 Principles of Food Preservation
- AM342001 Bioactive Natural Compounds
- AM352001 Specialised Practice
- AM352009 Biotechnology and Food Science - Laboratory Project I
Elective Subjects A
The minimum amount of subjects: 1
- AM323016 Analysis of Bioactive Compounds
- AM323019 Control of Food Raw Materials and Commodities: Laboratory
2 study year
Winter Semester
Mandatory Subjects
- AM319004 Bioengineering I
- AM319018 Biotechnology in Food Industry
- AM319024 Risks in Biotechnologies
- AM323010 Isolation and Separation Methods
- AM352010 Biotechnology and Food Science - Laboratory Project II
Elective Subjects A
The minimum amount of subjects: 1
- AM319009 Brewing Technology
- AM319025 Trends in Biotechnologies
Summer Semester
Mandatory Subjects
- AM963001 Diploma Thesis
Career Opportunities
Graduates are prepared for highly qualified positions in biotechnological companies, in food production plants, in companies oriented to agricultural commodities, and in health care or pharmaceutical companies. They are qualified to hold positions in (bio-)process design and control and quality management in research and development departments. Due to the versatility of their education, graduates are prepared to adapt easily to changing conditions and new tasks. Graduates are also prepared for positions in administration and supervisory agencies and doctoral studies.