MScBiotechnology
| Study location | Hungary, Pécs |
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| Type | Master, full degree studies |
| Nominal duration | 4 semesters (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MSc |
| Course code | Natural Science |
| Entry qualification | Bachelor diploma (or higher) B2 level English proficiency The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Hungarian. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. Successful applicants are required to present original documents at the time of their enrolment upon their arrival (passport and original high school diploma OR BA/BSc degree OR MA/MSC degree – depending on the study programme’s requirement). Biotechnology MSc applicants must also upload and present their high school leaving diploma as well as a relevant BA/BSc diploma. |
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| Language requirements | English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE / IELTS 5.5+ / TOEFL (iBT internet-based): 72 points (www.ets.org/toefl) / Cambridge ESOL: B2 level (www.cambridgeenglish.org) / TELC: B2 level (www.telc.net/en.html) / ECL: B2 level (www.ecl-test.com/) / Duolingo English Test: 115 points (englishtest.duolingo.com/scores) / Oxford Online Placement Test: 70 points (www.oxfordenglishtesting.com) / Pearson PTE Academic: 59 points (www.pearsonpte.com) / Trinity Integrated Skills in English (ISE and ISE Digital): minimum ISE II or 80 points (www.trinitycollege.com/about-us/recognition/english-language/re…) You do not have to submit an official English test result if one of the following criteria applies to you: English is your native language / You have continued your undergraduate studies in English / You have participated in a preparatory course organised by the UP or any other Hungarian institute (You have to submit the official transcript of your preparatory studies) |
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| Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. - Candidates must possess a BSc with strong background in biology related subjects (candidates in their final year of BSc studies can also apply). Admission will be given on basis of marks obtained in the entry exam interview. |
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| More information | admissions.medschool.pte.hu/..chnology-msc |
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Overview
Program description:
The use of biotechnology in medicine is becoming ever more widespread under
continuous pressure from clinical needs. The development of sophisticated
diagnostic methods, effective drug design and personalized therapies all require
biotechnology.
Our programme has two practice-based tracks:
- medical biotechnology and
- pharmaceutical biotechnology.
Both tracks will equip graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to
excel in basic research, as well as the clinical and pharmaceutical applications of
biotechnology.
Entrance exam:
Yes
Type of entrance exam:
oral
Entrance exam location:
Electronic
Entrance exam description:
Applicants have to take an oral entrance exam either electronically (by Skype interview) or in person in Pécs. The main aspects of the interview are the applicant’s scientific fields and the basic knowledge of the research work. Admission will be given on basis of marks obtained in the entry exam interview.
Contact:
Ms Lívia Csidei
office manager
studentservice.center@aok.pte.hu
Link:
studyinhungary.hu/institution/university-of-pecs-3.html
Programme structure
Our programme has two practice-based tracks:
- medical biotechnology and
- pharmaceutical biotechnology.
Both tracks will equip graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in basic research, as well as the clinical and pharmaceutical applications of biotechnology.
The programme aims to deliver general knowledge in economics, management and business law. Although the course will cover mainly European Union practices, it will also discuss relevant issues specific for the USA, China and India.
Mid-term assignments: during the semester, regular checking of knowledge in a
written and/or oral form, sometimes reports, home assignments, essays, tasks to
be completed during class.
Grading in a given subject is done on a five point scale:
- An excellent (5) – grade is assigned to the student who thoroughly knows the
entire subject matter in all of its inherent relationships and is able to
independently apply his/her knowledge with absolute certainty;
- A good (4) – grade is assigned to the student who thoroughly knows the entire
subject matter of the course and can safely apply its content;
- A satisfactory (3) – grade is assigned to the student who knows the significant
portions of the subject matter of the course and is able to apply them with
suitable safety;
- A pass (2) – grade is assigned to the student who knows the significant parts of
the course on a satisfactory level and is able to damonstrate an acceptable level
of familiarity in the application of the content of the course;
- A fail (1) – grade is assigned to the student who does not command sufficient
knowledge and demonstrate skill an applying the practices of his/her chosen
field.
Qualification – excellent (Exc), average (Av) or fail (Fail).
Signature – pass (Pass) or fail (Fail)
The minimum amount of credits to be collected in every semester is 18.
Career opportunities
Biotechnologist