Program Overview
The Plant Biology and Biotechnology at Universitat Aut\xc3\xb2noma de Barcelona is a Master programme in Natural Sciences taught in English, Spanish, Catalan over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Plant Biology and Biotechnology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Belgium and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English, Spanish, Catalan
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,766 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Barcelona, Belgium
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Plant Biology and Biotechnology programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'External Work Experience\', "Master\'s Dissertation", \'Molecular Evolution of Plants and Fungi\', \'Molecular Genetics of Plants\', \'Plant Genomics and System Biology\', \'Plant Physiology and Metabolism\', \'Current Topics in Plant Genetics and Function\', \'Industrial Production of Bioproducts\', \'Espunya Prat, Maria Carme\', \'Galbany Casals, Merc\xc3\xa8\', \'Guardia Valle, Laia\', \'Guns\xc3\xa9 Forcadell, Benet\', \'Llugany Oller, Merc\xc3\xa8\', \'Marcos Dauder, Ricard\', \'Martos Arias, Mar\xc3\xada\', \'Mart\xc3\xadnez G\xc3\xb3mez, Mar\xc3\xada Carmen\', \'Poschenrieder Wiens, Charlotte\', \'Ru\xc3\xadz Panadero, Alfredo\', \'S\xc3\xa1ez Gonyalons, Lloren\xc3\xa7\', \'Santamaria del Campo, Sergi\', \'Tolr\xc3\xa0 Perez, Roser\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Access to this master\'s degree is open to holders of an official bachelor\'s degree from a Spanish university or from another higher education institution within or outside the European Higher Education Area, provided this gives access to postgraduate studies in the country of issue.
- A Bachelor\'s degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Environmental Biology, Pharmacy, Agricultural Engineering, Forestry Engineering, or a similar subject.
- A knowledge of English at level B1, or higher. Students with no certificate of this level may apply to the master\'s committee to take a test of comprehension and expression.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,766 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,766 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Universitat Aut\xc3\xb2noma de Barcelona directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona
Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona
Bellaterra, Spain
Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-10-17
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English, Spanish, Catalan
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 60