Biotechnology and Bioengineering
8.162.00.03 Biotechnology and Bioengineering
Qualification awarded: Master in biotechnology and bioingeneering
Entry year: 2021
Mode of study: full
Program duration: 1,5 years
Institute: Institute of Chemistry and Chemical Technologies
Number of credits: 90 ECTS credits
Level of qualification according to the National Qualification Framework and the European Qualifications Framework: NQF Level 7 (Second cycle of QF-EHEA / EQF Level 7)
Field(s) of study: Chemical and bioengineering
Specific admission requirements: - foreing lenguace exame;
- specialty testing
Qualification requirements and regulations, including graduation requirements: Complete implementation of the program and defense of the Master's Qualification Work in the form of a research paper or diploma project
Characteristics of the educational program: Biotechnology and bioingeneering
Gained competence: – to know domestic and international legislation in the field of copyright. Be able to protect one's intellectual property and avoid violations of the intellectual property of others;
– to know the molecular organization and regulation of gene expression, replication, recombination and repair, restriction and modification of genetic material in proto- and eukaryotes, the strategy of creating recombinant DNA for purposeful construction of biological agents;
– to know and evaluate the main methodical methods of cultivation of eukaryotic cells of animal and plant origin, to develop new technologies for their use in scientific purposes, medicine, agriculture, etc.;
– communicate freely orally and in writing in national and foreign languages, discuss with specialists and non-specialists the results of research, innovation and/or management of production and biotechnology;
– to analyze and take into account in practical activities the trends of the scientific and technical development of society and the biotechnological industry;
– formulate and evaluate requirements, justify raw materials, materials and semi-finished products in accordance with the conditions of biotechnological production, taking into account technological and other uncertainties;
– analyze the content and conditions of foreign trade contracts, evaluate and analyze them;
– evaluate, analyze and choose options for managing complex biotechnological processes, taking into account goals, limitations, forecasts and risks.
– be able to perform a patent search, find and process the necessary scientific and technical information; independently file an application for an invention;
– carry out technical and economic calculations of design and construction solutions and analyze and evaluate their effectiveness, ecological and social consequences in the short- and long-term perspective;
– be able to choose and apply the most suitable methods of mathematical modeling and optimization when developing scientific and technical projects;
– have the skills to isolate, identify, store, cultivate, and immobilize biological agents, optimize nutrient environments, choose optimal methods of analysis, isolation, and purification of the target product, using modern biotechnological methods and techniques inherent in a certain direction of biotechnology;
– to plan and manage research, scientific and technical and/or production projects in the field of biotechnology, based on modern trends in the development of science, technology and society;
– to be able to develop, justify and apply methods and means of protecting people and the environment from dangerous factors of man-made and biological origin;
– implement the most effective biotechnological methods and techniques in practical production activities based on the assessment of the effectiveness of advanced biotechnologies and taking into account the general trends in the development of the latest biotechnologies in leading countries;
– be able to draw up production, technological and analytical documentation for biotechnological products of various purposes;
– have skills in developing and implementing marketing programs and strategies, analyzing and evaluating options for promoting biotechnological products to the consumer, setting optimal prices for them.
- ability to communicate, including oral and written communication in Ukrainian and foreign languages (English, German, Italian, French, Spanish and others);
- ability to use a variety of methods, including modern information technology, for effective communication at the professional and social levels.
Academic mobility: еncouraged
Work placement(s): Practice at enterprises with biotechnological processes and in research institutions under cooperation agreementss of prospectus and
Programme director: Chairman of the Scientific and Methodological Commission of the specialty, Ph.D., Assoc. Shved Olga
Occupational profiles of graduates: profession - biotechnologist
Access to further studies: Obtaining third (educational and scientific / educational and creative) level