Study Joint Master Programme in Marine Biotechnology Master at EU-CONEXUS - European University for Smart Urban Coastal Sustainability | Mastersportal
24 months
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This Joint Master Programme in Marine Biotechnology from EU-CONEXUS is an integrated multidisciplinary programme offered within the framework of one of the first transnational European universities.

Overview

The Joint Master Programme in Marine Biotechnology from EU-CONEXUS 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.

The JMPMB is focussed on applications of Marine Biotechnology to the health, cosmetics and agri-food sectors, leading the students through a pipeline on marine biotechnology including:

  • biochemical and genomic prospecting tools for searching new molecules from aquatic resources;
  • microorganisms, microalgae and seaweed biomass production as the feedstock of new compound and,
  • biochemical and biotechnology tools for extraction and functionalization of new compounds obtained from marine biomass for application to health, cosmetics and agri-food sectors.

Accreditation

EU-CONEXUS Joint Master Programme in Marine Biotechnology has received from the French Agency HCERES a "Six-year unreserved accreditation decision" following the European Approach for Quality Assurance of Joint Programmes.

Parallel, the joint Master's degree programme is accredited in all 6-degree issuing countries.

Programme Structure

 

1st semester

Core thematic areas  (UCV - Spain): 

  • Genomics, Proteomics and Metabolomics for Marine Biodiversity Prospecting
  • Marine Microbiome and Metagenomics
  • Culture Collections and Biobanks; Marine Biodiversity for Marine Natural Products
  • Blue Biotechnology Business and R&D Management I

 

2nd semester

Core thematic areas + Internship  (LRUniv - France):

  •  Blue Biotechnology Business and R&D Management II
  •  Marine Natural Products: Classes, Biological Activity and Biosynthesis
  •  Chemical Libraries
  •  Screening of Bioactivity

 

3rd semester

Specialisation courses of the chosen track + Academic Research Integration course (AUA – Greece, KU – Lithuania, LRUniv – France, UCV – Spain, UNIZD – Croatia or UTCB – Romania)

 

4th semester

Master Thesis (AUA – Greece, KU – Lithuania, LRUniv – France, UCV – Spain, UNIZD – Croatia, UTCB 

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Required

University Bachelor’s Degree (min 180ECTS) or equivalent in the area of Biosciences (graduates in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, Marine Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Food Technology, etc.) or in the area of Engineering areas (Engineering Agronomic, Agri-Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, etc.).

The qualification must give access to the Master studies and be recognised by the NARICs (National Academic Recognition Information Centres) of the Partners

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Diploma of Bachelor degree, or equivalent (min 180 ECTS). 
  • Diploma Supplement or Transcript of records, showing full details of all the courses studied and grades/marks obtained.
  • A letter from the University stating that his/her Bachelor gives access to Master’s studies.
  • Certificate of English language proficiency, at least CEFR B2, IELTS 6.5 (at least 6 in any skill overall speaking, writing, listening and reading) or equivalent), if English is not a native language or language of previous Bachelor or Master studies. 
  • Statement of purpose, with justification about the preference for the track (specialisation) to be chosen in JMPMB.
  • CV with the emphasis on professional/research experience in the related subject and extracurricular activities (Europass CV format is highly recommended).
  • 2 Academic recommendation letters

All documents, if not in English or bilingual, when English is one of the languages, shall be duly translated and notary verified. 

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees
  • International

    9000 EUR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 9000 EUR per year during 24 months.
  • EU/EEA

    5000 EUR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 5000 EUR per year during 24 months.
  • EU citizens and permanent residents and Northern Macedonia, Serbia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Turkey citizens: 5.000 €/year
  • Others: 9.000 €/year

Living costs for Bucharest

1850 - 3000 RON /month
Living costs

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

Funding

The 1st round is to select the best candidates to study JMPMB with Erasmus Mundus scholarships. 

EU-CONEXUS joint Master programme in Marine Biotechnology has been selected by the Erasmus+ programme Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (2022-2027, Project No. 101050597 – JMPMB) and offers about 20 scholarships yearly to the best applicants in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. 

All candidates from the waiting list of the 1st round and new applicants will participate in the 2nd round of the selection. EU-CONEXUS offers up to 10 places with 100% and 10 places with 50% discount for tuition fee with some partial scholarships to cover part of living costs during 6-12 (24, program duration) months to the best candidates of the 2nd round.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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Independent provider
Grant
6850 EUR
Deadline
29 Mar 2025
"France Excellence Europa" Scholarship Program
Merit-based

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French Government
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Apr 2025
Kuwaiti Government Scholarships
Merit-based

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Campus France
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
20 Jan 2025
Ashinaga Africa Initiative
Merit-based

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Campus France
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
CEEPUS (Central European Exchange Program for University Studies)
Merit-based Need-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Mar 2025
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
3600 EUR
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Scholarship Foundation Rhineland-Palatinate
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Campus France
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
16 Mar 2025
Scholarships offered by the Romanian state through the MFA
Merit-based

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Ministry of Education / Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education Future
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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ACES Education Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
1588 EUR
Deadline
20 May 2025
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Korea
Merit-based

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Campus France
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
ServiceScape Scholarship
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ServiceScape
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
The Smooth Movers Scholarship
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The Smooth Movers
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Independent provider
Grant
649 EUR
Deadline
01 Feb 2025
Hans-Böckler-Stiftung Scholarships
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Campus France
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Independent provider
Grant
649 EUR
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Program
Merit-based

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Campus France
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Independent provider
Grant
300 EUR
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Franco-German University: DFH Mobility Grant for Students of the DFH Study Programmes
Merit-based

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Campus France
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Independent provider
Grant
300 EUR
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
CEEPUS (Central European Exchange Program for University Studies)
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Gabon
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Campus France
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Independent provider
Grant
1800 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Eiffel Scholarship Program of Excellence
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Campus France
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 May 2025
Study Abroad Merit-Based Scholarship
Merit-based

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Spanish Studies Abroad Alumni Scholar Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Novus Biologicals Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Bio-Techne
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
R&D Systems Scholarship
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Bio-Techne
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2025
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
Merit-based Need-based

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1040 Abroad
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
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Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
27 Dec 2024
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
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Ayn Rand Institute
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Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2025
Go Global MBA Scholarship
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educations.com
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
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Pinsky Law
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
26 Feb 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
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Salvado Law
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Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
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The Ramsay Centre
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
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Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Grant
8000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
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European Commission
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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
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ACES: The Society for Editing
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
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AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
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Voice Talent Online
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
10 Dec 2024
PlagiarismSearch 2024 Essay Contest
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PlagiarismSearch
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Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
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Shield Your Body
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Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2025
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