Program Overview

Introduction to the Biotechnology Program

The Biotechnology program at Jagiellonian University is a multidisciplinary field of human activity based on biological sciences and engineering sciences. It is often cited as the science that will dominate the 21st century, with high hopes attached to it for feeding the growing population, developing drugs, inventing environmentally friendly methods of obtaining energy, and creating effective methods of removing pollutants.

Program Description

Biotechnology is a combination of nature inventions, human ingenuity, and the possibilities of technology. The program was launched at Jagiellonian University as one of the first in Poland and has been very popular with high school graduates who see it as exciting and future-oriented. The program should meet people's expectations who like biology and science, are creative, and are not afraid to ask questions.

Available Programs

• First-cycle program:
  • Study mode: full-time program
  • Language of instruction: Polish
  • Profile: general academic
  • Duration: 3 years (6 semesters)
  • Title: Licencjat (equivalent of Bachelor's degree)
  • Main discipline: Biological Sciences
• Second-cycle program: Not available

Curriculum Overview

The program curriculum includes information about the subjects attended while studying this program, indicating which subjects are scheduled for each semester, which are mandatory, and which belong to the group of elective subjects.

Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Biotechnology

The Faculty is Poland's best research and didactic unit, conducting research focused on the processes taking place at the cellular, molecular, and atomic levels in plants, animals, and microorganisms. The Faculty cooperates with several dozen centers in Poland and worldwide and carries out research projects with companies from the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

Rankings, Distinctions, Accreditations

• 1st place from 2014 in the Ranking of Study Programmes prepared by the ‘Perspektywy’ Education Foundation
• Status of the Leading National Research Centre (KNOW) between 2014 and 2018
• Scientific category A in the main discipline of Biological Sciences awarded to the Jagiellonian University in Kraków by the decision of the Minister of Education and Science

Student Life

Time spent at the university is not all about education and class participation; it is also an excellent opportunity to develop hobbies and interests. Many research societies and student organizations work at the Jagiellonian University, including faculty- and university-wide ones.

International Students

Students interested in the international dimension of studying can participate in a wide variety of exchange programs such as Erasmus+, CEEPUS, Utrecht Network, exchange programs within Bilateral Agreements, or European university Una Europa.

Admission to Studies

Admission to study programs at the Jagiellonian University is conducted electronically in the Online Application System. Detailed information about admission to this study program, including information on the method of calculating the result, qualification criteria, fees, deadlines, and a list of required documents, are available on the Online Application System.

Graduates

Graduates can find employment in various laboratories, enterprises producing specialized equipment, pharmaceutical companies, and more, in technical positions, sales, customer contact, and consulting positions.

Further Education Possibilities

• Second-cycle programs
• Post-diploma programs

University in Close-up

The university offers various facilities, including the Nature Education Centre, Confucius Institute, Jagiellonian Library, and Museum of Anatomy.

Offer for School

The Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Biotechnology offers events such as “Meetings at noon with biochemistry, biophysics, and biotechnology,” lectures, and workshops focused on various issues conducted by employees of the Faculty. The university also invites schools to take part in the cycle of meetings "University Closer to You – visits to the Jagiellonian University".

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