Overview

The Biotechnology master degree at University of Silesia in Katowice project is closely related to the research profile of supervisor who is chosen by a student within the specialisation.

The choice of specialisation takes place during registration. Under the supervisor tuition, the student improves his/her skills - posing scientific questions and finding solutions to various problems linked with plant and environmental biotechnology, hence actively participates in the development of science.

Key Features

Each student acquires advanced knowledge on such disciplines as bioinformatics, bioethics, plant and microbial biotechnology.

An important and obligatory element of the education is the introduction to modern information technologies and statistical methods in natural sciences.

The number of facultative modules enables students to individualize the course of their studies according to their personal interests and selected specialization.

Accreditation

The study programme has been accepted by the Polish Accreditation Committee.

Programme Structure

Biotechnology programme covers two specializations:

Plant Biotechnology

Environmental Biotechnology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-02 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Katowice, Poland

Disciplines

Biotechnology View 10 other Masters in Biotechnology in Poland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to studies may be applied to people with a bachelor's, engineer's or master's degree in biotechnology or related disciplines and with a knowledge of English at a level of at least B2.

In the case of candidates from other fields (related disciplines) than biotechnology, the decision on admission to the recruitment procedure is made by the recruitment committee on the basis of an analysis of the obtained learning outcomes and the program of completed studies.

Recruitment is based on the assessment of the required documents submitted by the candidate (after prior registration in the Internet Candidate Registration system).

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

7400 PLN / year

≈ 7400 PLN / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Full-time programmes taught in English are free of charge for citizens of a member state of EU, EFTA, EEA or of Switzerland

Living costs

Katowice

Poland

1700 - 2723 PLN / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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