The programme overview is adopted 2026-02-08 by Dean of Education.

• AUTUMN TERM

  • Study period 1

    • Compulsory courses

      Course code and name	Module, credits/period	Block	Note	Examination	Re-examination (okt 2026 - aug 2027)
      BBT012 Ethics in biotechnology	Written and oral assignments 3 credits		1)
      BBT012 Ethics in biotechnology	Examination 4.5 credits		S, 1)
      BBT080 Medical microbiology	Laboratory 2.5 credits
      BBT080 Medical microbiology	Examination 5 credits		S

    • Elective courses

      Course code and name	Module, credits/period	Block	Note	Examination	Re-examination (okt 2026 - aug 2027)
      BBT051 Sustainable food production	Project 3.5 credits		2), 3), 4)
      BBT051 Sustainable food production	Examination 4 credits		S, 2), 3), 4)
      KBB101 Biochemical toxicology	Examination 7.5 credits		E, 2), 5)
      KMG060 Systems biology	Examination 7.5 credits		S, 2), 4)

  • Study period 2

    • Compulsory courses

      Course code and name	Module, credits/period	Block	Note	Examination	Re-examination (okt 2026 - aug 2027)
      MVE510 Introduction to bioinformatics	Examination 5 credits
      MVE510 Introduction to bioinformatics	Laboratory 2.5 credits		S

    • Elective courses

      Course code and name	Module, credits/period	Block	Note	Examination	Re-examination (okt 2026 - aug 2027)
      KFK022 Biophysical chemistry	Examination 6 credits		2), 5)
      KFK022 Biophysical chemistry	Laboratory 1.5 credits		S, 2), 5)
      KKR063 Metabolic engineering	Examination 6 credits		2), 4)
      KKR063 Metabolic engineering	Project 1.5 credits		S, 2), 4)
      KLI011 Food chemistry	Examination 7.5 credits		E, 2), 3)
      SEE140 Sustainable biomass supply	Project 3 credits		2), 3), 4)
      SEE140 Sustainable biomass supply	Examination 4.5 credits		S, 2), 3), 4)
      TIF050 Materials in medicine	Examination 7.5 credits		E, 2), 6)

• SPRING TERM

  • Study period 3

    • Elective courses

      Course code and name	Module, credits/period	Block	Note	Examination	Re-examination (okt 2026 - aug 2027)
      BBT046 Applied bioinformatics	Project 3 credits		2), 4)
      BBT046 Applied bioinformatics	Written and oral assignments 1.5 credits		2), 4)
      BBT046 Applied bioinformatics	Examination 3 credits		S, 2), 4)
      BBT055 Bioanalytical chemistry	Laboratory 3 credits		2), 3), 5), 4)
      BBT055 Bioanalytical chemistry	Examination 4.5 credits		S, 2), 3), 5), 4)
      BBT061 Protein folding and function	Examination 4.5 credits		2), 5)
      BBT061 Protein folding and function	Written and oral assignments 1.5 credits		2), 5)
      BBT061 Protein folding and function	Laboratory 1.5 credits		S, 2), 5)
      KLI021 Food microbiology	Examination 7.5 credits		E, 2), 3)
      KPO065 Tissue engineering	Examination 7.5 credits		E, 2), 6)

  • Study period 4

    • Elective courses

      Course code and name	Module, credits/period	Block	Note	Examination	Re-examination (okt 2026 - aug 2027)
      BBT065 Industrial biotechnology	Written and oral assignments 2 credits		2), 4)
      BBT065 Industrial biotechnology	Project 2 credits		2), 4)
      BBT065 Industrial biotechnology	Examination 3.5 credits		S, 2), 4)
      BBT071 Advanced molecular and synthetic biology	Written and oral assignments 1.5 credits		2), 5), 4)
      BBT071 Advanced molecular and synthetic biology	Project 1.5 credits		2), 5), 4)
      BBT071 Advanced molecular and synthetic biology	Oral examination 4.5 credits		S, 2), 5), 4)
      KLI042 Nutrition, health and sustainable diets	Examination 6 credits		2), 3)
      KLI042 Nutrition, health and sustainable diets	Laboratory 1.5 credits		S, 2), 3)
      TIF125 Cell and tissue interactions with biomaterials	Examination 7.5 credits		E, 2), 6)

• SUMMER TERM

  • Summer

    • Elective courses

      Course code and name	Module, credits/period	Block	Note	Examination	Re-examination (okt 2026 - aug 2027)
      BBT001 iGEM participation	Project 15 credits		E

• Other

  • Regardless of period

    • Elective courses

      Course code and name	Module, credits/period	Block	Note	Examination	Re-examination (okt 2026 - aug 2027)
      KBT180 Individual project in biotechnology, advanced level	Project 15 credits		E

• 1 The course has theme MTS 7.5 credits
• 2 Compulsory elective: The following courses are classified as compulsury elective and can be studied during both year 1 and 2. (BBT046, BBT051, BBT055, BBT061, BBT065, BBT071, KBB101, KFK022, KKR063, KLI011, KLI021, KLI042, KMG060, KPO065, SEE140, TIF050, TIF125) 37.5 credits of stated courses are required for the degree
• 3 Recommendation: To acquire a profile from track Food and health, it is recommended to follow one or more of these specified courses (BBT051, BBT055, KLI011, KLI021, KLI042, SEE140)
• 4 Recommendation: To acquire a profile from track Systems biotechnology and bioeconomy, it is recommended to follow one or more of these specified courses (BBT046, BBT051, BBT055, BBT065, BBT071, KKR063, KMG060, SEE140)
• 5 Recommendation: To acquire a profile from track Biomolecular science and technology, it is recommended to follow one or more of these specified courses (BBT055, BBT061, BBT071, KBB101, KFK022)
• 6 Recommendation: To acquire a profile from track Biomaterials and tissue engineering, it is recommended to follow one or more of these specified courses (KPO065, TIF050, TIF125)
• DIG: Digital examination is an examination written in the Inspera system. The student will bring their own computer and access the exam via Safe exam browser.
• S: Final grade. All module grades are reported before the final grade for the course can be reported.
• E: The only module in the course. Module grade and grade for the course are reported at the same time.