Biotechnology

Biotechnology – Unlock Your Potential and Shape Your Future

Are you ready to take your passion for science to the next level and make a real impact in the world of healthcare and medicine? Our Biotechnology program equips you with the practical skills and knowledge needed to excel in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing environment Whether you’re just starting out or looking to upskill, this program will help you unlock new opportunities in your career.

Are you ready to take your passion for biology or chemistry to the next level and make a real impact in medicine or the environment? Whether it’s designing new therapies, creating novel methodologies in bioproducts industry or developing innovative solutions to environmental challenges, our Biotechnology program gives you the skills and knowledge to make it happen.

Gain hands-on experience and prepare for a career in biotechnology or pharmaceutical labs, or take the next step toward scientific research. Whether you're just starting out or looking to upskill, this program opens doors to exciting new opportunities in your career.

 

Why Choose Biotechnology?

• Hands-On Learning: You won’t just be studying theories – you’ll be applying them in real-world projects, gaining experience that will set you apart in the job market. In our Biotechnology program, the focus is on putting the knowledge into practice. You’ll spend a significant portion of your time working in a laboratory, conducting experiments, analyzing results, and preparing reports. This hands-on approach allows you to gain practical experience in laboratory methods and build self-confidence.
• Industry Connections: Thanks to collaboration with researches, meetings with professionals and experts, you will gain valuable insights and networking opportunities that can open doors to your future career.
• Modern Curriculum: Take advantage of the program that provides the solid background at the same time demonstrating the latest trends, technologies, and practices in the field of biotechnology.
• Flexible Pathways: Tailor your learning experience to your career goals with a variety of electives and internships that give you the freedom to focus on what excites you the most.

What Will You Learn?

• Core Knowledge: By building a strong foundation in key areas of biotechnology, you will become familiar with a variety of research strategies and acquire the ability to independently solve scientific problems.
• Practical Skills: You will  gain excellent methodological skills and obtain hands-on experience in molecular biology and genetic engineering methods, cell culture techniques, bioinformatics allowing you to design and perform experiments in biotechnology laboratories.

• Creative Thinking & Problem Solving: You will learn to think critically and analyze complex problems, you will be prepared to discuss present knowledge and experimental data and work effectively in team.
• Professional Development: Develop essential skills like teamwork, communication, leadership, and project management.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Biotechnology program can pursue careers in scientific institutions as well as biotechnological/pharmaceutical companies:

• Working as research scientist, industrial/medical/agricultural biotechnologist, project manager, lab technician, clinical medical representative, science editor, teacher or launching their own biotechnological business
• Enjoying career flexibility with roles that span across research, development and biotechnological entrepreneurship.

Who Should Apply?

This program is ideal for:

• Aspiring professionals, who are passionate about science and technology, seeking to deepen their understanding of biological systems as well as their ability to design experiments, analyze data, and create novel solutions.
• Career changers looking to develop new competencies in a dynamic and rapidly evolving sector of biotechnology.
• Creative thinkers and interdisciplinary enthusiasts who are passionate about biotechnology, who want to solve complex challenges, looking to expand their knowledge, who want to found a start-up, manage project.

 

More details: https://biotech.uwr.edu.pl/en/bsc-biotechnology-2025-26/

 

 

 

Entrance exams

1. Rules for applicants whose education certificates come from systems outside EU, OECD, EFTA, or without International Baccalaureate (IB)/European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma, or specific documents from China (高中毕业证书 / Gaozhong Biye Zhengshu) and Ukraine (СВІДОЦТВО / АТТЕСТАТ) recognized on the base of bilateral agreements - starting from 1.07.2025.

Type of exam: Online conducted oral exam.

Scope of material:

• Cell structure (structure and functions of cell organelles in eukaryotes; comparison between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells)
• Structure and biological function of biomolecules (sugars, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids)
• Basic processes of genetic information transmission (replication, transcription, and translation; genetic code)
• Basics of human physiology (blood composition and its role in the human body, human immune system, digestive enzymes)
• Main metabolic pathways of the cell (aerobic respiration, fermentation, photosynthesis, glycolysis, citric acid cycle, respiratory chain)
• Biotechnology – examples of applications in the pharmaceutical industry and agriculture
• Definitions of basic chemical concepts (Avogadro’s number, mole, molar quantity, mass, weight, viscosity, density, osmosis, diffusion, mass number, isotopes, pH)

Literature: Michael L. Cain, Lisa A. Urry, Steven A. Wasserman; Campbell Biology

The oral exam will be assessed on a scale of 0–20 points. A minimum of 10 points is required to pass. Admission will be granted to candidates with the highest scores within the established limit of available places.

We encourage to start preparing in advance.

2. In 2025 admission special admission rules apply to candidates holding documents from the EU, OECD, EFTA countries, as well as IB or EB diplomas, and to specific cases from China (高中毕业证书 / Gaozhong Biye Zhengshu) and Ukraine (СВІДОЦТВО / АТТЕСТАТ).

These candidates are not required to take a standard entrance exam. Instead, their qualifications are evaluated based on final grades in biology and chemistry from their previous education.