A graduate is able to:

• Evaluate and explain the impact and potential of biotechnology for society and industry
• Explore the molecular bases of living systems and devise them in the context of biotechnology 
• Apply experimental and computational methods to analyze problems in a systematic manner and ideate and implement biotechnology-based solutions that support sustainable development
• Devise genetic engineering strategies to modify proteins, metabolic pathways and cellular functions leading to improved performance or to novel or improved products 
• Set up the bioreactor environment and verify its influence on cells, enzymes, or other biological systems and thereby the application outcome 
• Differentiate the suitability of different raw materials and recommend the most suitable bioprocessing approach
• Apply mechanistic and data-driven approaches to model biological and biophysical phenomena 
• Design, execute, and report on a scientific or research and development project to address academic, industrial, and societal problems
• Have capability and perseverance for acting in an environment of risks and uncertainty
• Engage in scientific discussions in fields of science, engineering and technology and communicate the findings in oral and written form
• Follow development of one’s field and acquire and process new scientific, technological, and societal information
• Act and communicate as an expert in multidisciplinary teams on multi-dimensional problems, and being able to reflect, present and justify decision making in such teams

Code: CHEM3092
Scope: 60 op
Programme director: Paula Jouhten

Pääaine suomeksi: Biotekniikka
Huvudämne på svenska: Bioteknik

The degree contains 30 credits of elective studies. You can browse all currently offered courses on courses.aalto.fi.

Detailed information about the contents of courses can be found from SISU. No login needed.

Language studies

Language studies are mandatory according to Aalto degree regulation. If you have taken equivalent language studies in your bachelor’s degree, you do not have to take them in your master’s degree. This means 3 ECTS credits including both oral and written part. You can select courses that have letters O (for oral) and W (for written) in their name. Also basic Finnish courses can be applied here.

Professonal training

Students can include training in their studies. One of the training courses below can be included in elective studies.

• CHEM-E0130 Professional Training (3–5 cr)
• CHEM-E0135 International Professional Training (3–5 cr)

Minor

Students can also include a minor in their studies as part of the elective studies. All minors offered in Aalto can be found here.