Program Overview

MSc in Engineering (Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology)

The MSc in Engineering (Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology) is a study programme that focuses on the development of sustainable solutions. With this degree, you can work in the production of phytopharmacology, food products, medicines, clean energy, process development, or biorefineries. You will also be qualified for consultancy work and project management in chemical, environmental, and biotechnological industries.

About the Programme

This study programme is relevant for you if you already have a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology and you want to enhance your skills. You will learn to design, revamp, and optimise chemical and biotechnical processing plants and products – based on technical, resource, and environmental considerations. You will be qualified to run laboratory work as well as to develop and validate analytical measuring methods.

Programme Structure

The programme is project-based and research-based, where you work in project groups. You and your fellow students are responsible for planning and carrying out the project – and for meeting the deadlines. Usually, we receive the project outlines from companies, and we emphasise that the problems you solve are ‘real-world’ applications. The final semester is devoted to the master thesis, which will typically be carried out at or in cooperation with an industrial company.

Career Paths

With a MSc in Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, you will have a range of job opportunities – in Denmark and abroad. The degree qualifies you for work in production, development, and environmental control in, for example, the medical and food industry. It is also possible to continue on a three-year research programme which will lead to a PhD degree. Another option is to study an industrial research programme which is carried out in close cooperation with a company where you are employed.

Facts about the Programme

• Location: Odense
• Campus: Odense
• Study start: February / September
• Tuition language: English
• Tuition fee for non EU/EEA students: EUR 6950 per semester (30 ECTS)
• Student Housing: Guaranteed student housing for all internationals
• Application deadlines:
  • EU/EEA or Swiss applicants: September intake: 1 March | February intake: 15 October
  • Non EU/EEA or Swiss applicants: September intake: 1 February | February intake: 1 September

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