Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master's program in "Resource-saving methods and technologies of functional materials and bioactive substances" is designed to study specialists in the field of biotechnology who are proficient in modern molecular-biotechnological methods for obtaining bioactive substances and bioorganic materials.

Program Details

Area of Studies

The program falls under the area of studies 19.04.01 Biotechnology, with a branch of science in Engineering, Technology, and Engineering Sciences. The degree awarded is a Master's degree, and the mode and duration of study are full-time for 2 years. The language of instruction is Russian.

Program Objective

The objective of the Master's program is to train specialists in the field of biotechnology who can conduct scientific research and improve technological production processes. Graduates of this program will be able to carry out professional activities in the field of research, production, and application of bioactive substances and functional materials.

Professional Activities

A graduate of this Master's program will be able to:

• Research, production, and application of bioactive substances and functional materials
• Production of bioactive substances and functional materials using resource-saving organic synthesis and biotechnology methods
• Development of scientific and technical documentation and technological regulations for the production of chemical and biotechnological products
• Implementation of chemical and biotechnological processes and production in accordance with legislative and regulatory national and international acts
• Organization and implementation of raw materials, intermediate, and finished products quality control

Graduates' Professional Activity Objects

Graduates' professional activity objects include:

• Natural compounds, biologically active chemicals, (bio)organic materials
• Devices and equipment for studying the bioactive substances and functional materials properties in laboratory and industrial conditions
• Means of raw materials, semi-finished, and finished products quality control
• Regulations for the production of chemical technology and biotechnology products, international standards

Career Opportunities

Graduates can carry out professional activities in research and design organizations, at enterprises in the chemical, biotechnological, and pharmaceutical industries, as well as in organizations that monitor and supervise the operation of chemical and biotechnological production facilities, the state of the environment, and the quality of bioactive substances and functional materials.

Partners and Employers

Partners participate in the implementation of the educational program through various formats of cooperation, including designing an educational program, realization of project activities, organization, and provision of places for training and/or industrial practice, and employment of graduates.