Master Programme in Marine Biotechnology

This joint Masters programme in Marine Biotechnology is an integrated multidisciplinary programme offered within the framework of one of the first transnational European universities.

The programme provides the student with a high-quality academic education, building professional competences in the area of marine biotechnology (also called blue biotechnology) and helping to address its global challenges.

It will ensure that students:

essential interdisciplinary training in key topics related to Marine Biotechnology;
opportunities to specialise within one of the four thematical tracks: (1) Innovative Bioproducts for Future; (2) Blue Biomass; (3) Marine Biorefinery; (4) Aquaculture Biotechnology;
a tailored study programme according to their aspirations via individual professional practice (internship), individual research (academic research integration) and thesis work.
This Marine Biotechnology Masters gives the student multiple travel options within the alliance.

Students are integrated into a multicultural study group and a professional network, offering an immersive system of project-based learning in the ‘real world’ economy.

1st semester
Core courses in marine biotechnology

2nd semester
Core courses in marine biotechnology

Internship in any company (6 ECTS)

3rd semester
Specialisation courses of the chosen track (16 ECTS) 4 tracks/specialisation the second year:
Innovative Bioproducts for Future;
Blue Biomass;
Marine Biorefinery;
Aquaculture Biotechnology.

“Academic Research Integration (ARI)” course where groups of students from different tracks will work together on transversal research projects (14 ECTS).

4th semester
Master Thesis (30 ECTS).

You will be able to assist companies in:

the health, cosmetics and agri-food sectors to reach new markets and segments.
the manufacturing of new functional products from marine resources.
the various uses of Biotechnology to the aquaculture sector such as : managing advanced breeding programmes, estimating significant diseases of aquatic organisms, modifying the metabolism of molecules in living organisms and support modern research for practical aquaculture development and seafood processing.