This Master’s degree programme provides students with expertise knowledge and develop international skills that prepare them for doctoral studies, and/or professional industrial careers in the field of advanced Biotechnologies through integrating modern ICT. Its development in the frame of ERASMUS + programme ensures that, in addition to high specialisation and access to state-of-the-art knowledges, students will follow a core curriculum of studies recognised in different higher education institutions throughout Europe. The 21st Century is considered the Age of Biology& Biotechnology, where scientific and technological progress in life sciences are expected to tackle global challenges, such as depletion of resources, food supply, climate changes and lifestyle diseases. The Master’s Degree Programme “Green Biotechnologies and ICT” aims to enrich and expand students’ knowledge in the field of modern implications of ICT in Biotechnology and to provide abilities to shape a better future and to influence the bio-innovations in sustainable development of the biotech sector. The integration of various IC technologies into the study process, in compliance with Education 4.0 priorities, further supports the academic practice, infrastructure, and ways of higher education delivery in a digital age.

The candidates for the MSc in ‘Green Biotechnologies and ICT’ must hold a BSc degree in either Biological, Technical, Chemical, Food and agriculture, Medical Sciences or in any other related discipline.

In the frame of the one-year study program (60 ECTS) there are 12 LOs, of which 8 are compulsory and 4 are elective. From the offered elective LOs the student chooses at least two, considering that he/she has to earn at least 60 ECTS credits. Study Research Work as part of the master’s degree programme carries 10 ЕCTS credits. Final assessment for each LO is performed upon completion of training process both on-line and off-line (weighting 100%).

The MSc in ‘Green Biotechnologies and ICT’ provides graduates with key skills, specialist knowledge and essential training for a career in industrial or academic bioscience.

Students will acquire specific knowledge & skills in:

• Basic concept of systems biology and application of omics approaches to accelerate discoveries in different areas of research.
• Basic principles of operation of 3D printing process and how bioprinting could address fundamental biological questions.
• Biosensors / biochips, their basic properties and application.
• Variety of green energy types and sources, global green ICT trends, their current dynamics, and directions.
• Common open access databases used in science, their design, and specific characteristics.
• Factors influencing the social perception of modern biotechnology and corresponding regulatory frameworks.
• Exploitation of renewable energy sources and set alternatives strategies to solve contemporary bioscience problems.
• Main bioethical problems and diverse ethical arguments in the field of modern Biotechnology.