Course Description

DURATION: 1,5 – 2 years

TEACHING LANGUAGE: English

LOCATION: Thu Duc Campus

ACCREDITED BY AUN-QA

OVERVIEW

Program: Biotechnology
Program code: 8420201
Education level: Master
Form of education: Formal (full-time)
Education unit: School of Biotechnology, International University, VNU-HCM

1. Reasons to choose this program at IU:

Master of Biotechnology at International University is designed to provide high-quality staff who is well-equipped with up-to-date knowledge about biology at the molecular, cellular levels as well as modern technology in the field of biotechnology in the 21^st century (plant and animal genetic engineering, cellular reprogramming, assisted reproductive and pharmaceutical technology). Students are also provided with essential supplementary knowledge so they could become outstanding researchers who are able to study on their own.

The course structure is chosen and selected from many prestigious universities and institutions in the world. Students can apply for higher education in other countries with the maximal support of international partners. Moreover, Department of Biotechnology has a team of dedicated lecturers and scientists who graduated with doctoral degrees from famous universities in the world with experience in post-doctoral research.

Teaching in English helps students quickly access to scientific advances in biotechnology. They also have the opportunities to join research groups at domestic and international institutions as well as work in universities, companies and research institutes after graduation.

2. Career orientation and development:

• The program provides well-qualified individuals in biotechnology with up-to-date knowledge in biological principles, cutting-edge technology (genetic engineering, cellular technology, fermentation methods, enzyme and protein technology) and other important skills.
• Academic programs take references from the world’s leading universities and research institutes so that students can easily apply for higher degrees and fully utilize the assistance of international partners.
• English-speaking environment helps students quickly access to new advances in biotechnology in the world, thus gain the opportunities to participate in the skilled research teams who are international partners of International University.

3. Academic program:

The program consists of 3 parts with the following research pathway:

• Biomedicine
• Industrial Biotechnology
• Agricultural Biotechnology

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