StudyLink logoHome
Students on a university campus

Master’s Degree Programme in Biomedical Sciences: Molecular Biotechnology and Diagnostics, MSci

University of Turku, Finland

University of Turku

Study options for this course

The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
MSciFull-time2 yearsSeptemberfind outEUR 12000 per year

About Master’s Degree Programme in Biomedical Sciences: Molecular Biotechnology and Diagnostics, MSci - at University of Turku

The Master’s Degree Programme in Biomedical Sciences – Molecular Biotechnology and Diagnostics specialisation track will equip you for a career in the exciting field of biotechnology and translation research. This programme is taught at the University of Turku in Finland. 

Master the exciting field of biotechnology!

Here you will obtain extensive theoretical and practical expertise on central concepts and techniques in modern molecular biotechnology and diagnostics.

You will also learn to apply the acquired knowledge in practice for the development of novel tools and methods for the detection of molecular substances. The education is focused on the key technologies of diagnostics and molecular biology with opportunities to apply this knowledge both to medical and other areas of diagnostics.

The biotech industry is among the fastest growing industrial sectors globally. In Finland, there is a strong demand for biotechnology experts at the moment. Especially the diagnostic industry, which is the largest sector of biotech industry in Finland, needs new professionals. The education in Molecular Biotechnology and Diagnostics also provides a good foundation for those interested in entrepreneurship.

Possible job titles are:

  • researcher
  • quality manager
  • product developer
  • product manager
  • project coordinator

Notes about fees for this course

Free for citizens of EU/EEA countries or Switzerland. For citizens of non-EU/EEA countries €12,000/academic year.

Read more about the tuition fees and scholarships at the University of Turku here here. 

Entry requirements

General Requirement

You are an eligible applicant for Master’s-level studies if

  • you have a nationally recognized first cycle degree – normally a Bachelor’s degree – from an accredited institution of higher education,
  • your degree corresponds to at least 180 ECTS (European credits) or to three years of full-time study,
  • your degree is in a relevant field for the Master’s degree programme that you’re applying to. Please check the programme page for detailed degree requirements.

Language Requirements

Applicants must have excellent English language skills and a certificate that proves those skills. You can indicate your language skills by taking one of the internationally recognized English language tests. 

Applicants must reach the minimum required test results to be considered eligible to the University of Turku. No exceptions will be made. Read more about the language requirements here.

Courses you may be interested in at other institutions

Below are some suggested courses at other providers that you may also be interested in:

Politics of Africa MSc

SOAS University of London

Find out more

Master Innovation & Entrepreneurship MA

IU International University of Applied Sciences

Find out more

Diabetes Type 2: Supporting Self-Management CPD

University of Derby Online Learning

Find out more

Geophysics MSc

Dipartimento di Scienze della Terra, University of Milan

Find out more

Applied Financial Mathematics University Certificate

Distance and Independent Studies Center, University of Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU), Germany

Find out more

Assessment, Measurement and Evaluation Master Degree

Faculty of Educational Sciences, University of Oslo

Find out more

Study Abroad Summer Program Summer Course

Osgoode Professional Development, York University

Find out more

Postgraduate pathways and pre-masters at other institutions

If you do not meet the entry requirements for this course then consider one of these postgraduate preparation courses from another institution:

Graduate Diploma of Mental Health

Southern Cross University Online

Find out more

Disaster and Emergency Response

Edith Cowan University Online (ECU)

Find out more

Psychology (Bridging)

James Cook University Online (JCU)

Find out more
See all Postgraduate pathway courses

Related Information

See other universities in Helsinki

Find out more about studying in Finland