Biotechnology

The graduates of the PhD study programme in Biotechnology are professionals who find employment in various areas of social practice. They will acquire knowledge in biotechnology and related fields (mainly biological, chemical, genetic and their specialisations) underpinning the development of biotechnology, especially in the areas of white, green and red biotechnology. They are able to engage in research, development and innovation, particularly in industry, agriculture, health, environment, energy, as well as to apply their knowledge directly in production practice in these areas.
Graduates of the study programme:
 have an active command of the English language,
 are able to work in a team and forecast developments in their field,
 are able to work independently and creatively scientifically in various areas of biotechnology as well as in frontier disciplines,
 are proficient in scientific approaches and research methodology in their chosen application areas of biotechnology,
 are able to design, manage and objectively evaluate problem-oriented experiments, focused on serious problems of contemporary societal practice,
 they also perform activities in various other areas of societal practice, in quality assurance and management, in environmental monitoring, in pharmaceutical and clinical biochemistry, in laboratory medicine, in the food industry and elsewhere.
Graduates have basic management skills, can lead a research team, plan team tasks and have knowledge of relevant economic, legal and ethical aspects. On the basis of the knowledge acquired, they are also qualified to teach specialised biotechnology subjects at university.
Graduates of the study programme can seek employment in a wide range of workplaces with a biological and chemical focus in research teams, as well as in independent work with a research-technical focus (SAV, universities, departments of health, agriculture and forestry, food industry, environment, etc.), as well as directly in production practice. They are prepared to meet the requirements of specialized institutions requiring field work, especially in workplaces dedicated to modern biotechnology, as well as environmentally oriented workplaces, and they will also find employment in institutions of state and local government. Graduates also have a wide range of applications in private companies and industrial enterprises with innovative-technological orientation in biotechnology, but also in related fields.
Profession:
 Scientific Researcher
 Laboratory Diagnostician
 Product Specialist
 Chemical Production Operator
 Raw Material Receiving Worker
 Fermenter/Distiller
 Production Technician
 Production Technician
 Quality Controller
 Research and Development Specialist
 Technologist
 Agronomist
 Sanitation and Hygiene Specialist

Always up-to-date news about university University of SS. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava on your email.
We will send you all the information about important events and deadlines.

Send me news