On the first semester, the focus is on molecular biology an in your project you might write about topics such as cloning, next generation sequencing and bioinformatics.

Project

• Experimental Molecular Biology (15 ECTS)

Courses

• Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics (5 ECTS)
• Cell Biology, Immunology and Genetics (5 ECTS)
• Microbial Diversity and Activity (5 ECTS)

On the second semester, you will work with protein chemistry in both the courses and the project.

Project

• Protein Science (15 ECTS)

Courses

• Protein Chemistry (5 ECTS)
• Protein Structure (5 ECTS)
• Carbohydrate Chemistry (5 ECTS)

Students in this study programme will often use both 3rd and 4th semester to write their Master’s thesis. You also have the opportunity to:

• study a seemster at another university in Denmark or another country
• do an internship in a company or organisation, where you participate in solving a problem

Aalborg University has contacts at other universities as well as within the business industry, which may be of help to you, if you wish to study a semester at another university or do an internship.

Many students in this programme work with other universities or companies in relation to their master’s thesis.

You specialise in a subject of your own interest, as you individually carry out your Master's thesis research project.

When conducting your Master's thesis, you will be associated to one or more of the research groups at the Section of Biotechnology, and the areas of specialisation are typically within:

• Molecular Biotechnology
• Protein Biophysics
• Bioprocess Technology
• Genomics
• Environmental Biotechnology

Master’s thesis

• Topic of your own choice (30 ECTS)

Project examples

• Cultivation of micro-organisms or human cells for production of natural or gene-modified products
• Analysis and characterisation of proteins and their functions by advanced methods
• Gene expression analysis and modification of genes and their activities
• Environmental biotechnology and microbiology

Aalborg University is famous for its problem based learning which means that you work in a group on a written assignment each semester - possibly in collaboration with an industrial partner. This study method is also called “The Aalborg Model for Problem Based Learning”. The method is highly recognised internationally; including by UNESCO.
The problem based project work at Aalborg University gives you the opportunity to acquire new knowledge and competencies at a high academic level in an independent way. You get to apply theory to practice when you work to solve real-life problems, which will ensure that you are well prepared for your future career.
Learn more about PBL.

When doing project work, you work closely in groups with other students who have roughly the same academic interests and ambitions as yourself. This gives you the opportunity to cooperate, share knowledge and to explore larger and more complex academic problems than you would have been able to do on your own. Furthermore, the groups serve a social purpose and make it easier for you to get to know your fellow students.
Learn more about group work at AAU.

Aalborg University works closely with the business community, which means that during your studies you work with real issues from companies and organisations. Thus, you will already have the opportunity while studying to obtain practical experience with the theory you learn at the university.

At Aalborg University, we offer research-based teaching, which in short means that your lecturers conduct research in the same area they teach. You thus have access to the latest knowledge and dedicated teachers who are passionate about what they teach. The teaching material thus not only includes books but may also consist of current articles from journals. 

The laboratories at Aalborg University are of the highest standard, and they play an important role in the teaching. You will work under the best laboratory conditions with access to state-of-the-art technology, which is vital for your benefiting from the teaching.

As a university city, Aalborg has many advantages. The city is Denmark's fourth largest, and a good 20 percent of the municipality's inhabitants are students. The city has much to offer when it comes to culture, sports and leisure, but at the same time, has a manageable size and safe environment. Compared to other university cities in Denmark, it is easy to find good student accommodation in Aalborg.
Learn more about student life in Aalborg and what it means to study in Aalborg.