The Department of Biology and Biotechnology offers a Course for a Master Degree in Molecular Biology and Genetics.

This 2-year second level degree (Biology class) is an intensive, full-time graduate program entirely taught in English and designed for graduates at the BA level who are seeking a qualification in advanced areas of Biology, with special attention to Molecular Biology, Genetics, and Biochemistry.

Graduates will acquire a strong theoretical and methodological background relevant to both basic and applied aspects of these disciplines.

Application deadline:

The application period starts on 13 November 2024! Check the calendar.

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Programme structure:

YEAR 1
• Methods in Biochemistry
• Structural Biology and Pharmacology
• Microbial Genetics
• Advanced Molecular Biology
• Bioinformatics
• Human Molecular Genetics
• Molecular Pharmacology

YEAR 2
• Cellular Biochemistry
• Developmental Biology
• Molecular Microbiology
• Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
• Two courses to be chosen from the list: Advanced Microscopy / Molecular Genetics / Molecular Entomology / Immunology
• One Laboratory activity to be chosen from: Plant Pathology / botany / Plant Physiology / Zoology / Comparative Anatomy and Cytology / Ecology / Physiology / Biochemistry / Molecular Biology / Pharmocology / Genetics / Microbiology / General Pathology / Immunology / Parasitology

Career opportunities:

A Molecular Biology and Genetics Master degree may offer a successful introduction to different types of jobs throughout society.

Graduates will find work opportunities in a wide range of fields and institutions, including a possible continuation of the study towards a qualified Ph. D. degree for a career in the academic or research organization world, or employment in the health sector, in biotech companies, in agribusiness research, in the communication media, as well as for teaching in the private or public sectors.