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Graduates of the Master's degree programme in Biotechnology are professionals who find employment in various areas of social practice. They will acquire knowledge in biotechnology and related fields (mainly biological, chemical, genetic and their specialisations) underpinning the development of biotechnology, especially in the areas of white, green and red biotechnology. They are able to engage in research, development and innovation, particularly in industry, agriculture, health, environment, energy, as well as to apply their knowledge directly in production practice in these areas.
Graduates:
are able to investigate biomolecules and biological systems as well as to use them practically,
can independently manage individual operations related to their targeted use in the agro-food, pharmaceutical-medical and chemical-environmental fields, as well as in the field of industrial use of renewable raw materials,
have sufficient theoretical knowledge and practical experience necessary to carry out laboratory as well as production activities and to evaluate the data obtained, and are able to communicate with an equivalent level of management,
also have knowledge of the economic, legal, ethical and environmental aspects of biotechnology, which enables them to apply themselves at the middle level of functional activities in the scientific-research, as well as in the production-business sphere.
Graduates of the study programme can seek employment in a wide range of workplaces with a biological and chemical focus, in research teams, as well as in independent work with a research and technical focus (SAV, universities, departments of health, agriculture and forestry, food industry, environment, etc.), as well as directly in production practice. They are prepared to meet the requirements of specialized institutions requiring field work, especially in workplaces dedicated to modern biotechnology, as well as in environmentally oriented workplaces, and they will also find employment in institutions of state and local government. Graduates also have a wide range of applications in private companies and industrial enterprises with innovative-technological orientation in biotechnology, as well as in related fields.
After the completion of the Master's degree, graduates of the study programme can continue their doctoral studies at the Faculty of Natural Sciences of the UCM in Trnava, within the study programme of the 3rd degree in Biotechnology, or at other faculties with a similar orientation.
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The basic condition for admission to the study programme of the second degree is the completion of the study programme of the first degree (according to Section 56 (2) of Act No.131/2002 Coll. on Higher Education and on Amendments and Additions to Certain Acts).
The admission to the chosen study programme takes into account the fact whether the applicant has completed a study programme at the Faculty of Natural Sciences of the UCM in Trnava or at another university of related specialization.
The admission to the master's study programme evaluates the result of the bachelor's study. In the case of applicants from other faculties and completion of bachelor's studies in related fields, the composition of the courses taken in the first cycle of studies is also evaluated.
In the case of admission to the master's degree programme in applied biology, it is recommended that a student at the bachelor's level of studies should have completed the courses of molecular biology and microbiology.
In the case of completion of bachelor's studies in related fields, the Admissions Committee of the Faculty of Natural Sciences may require that an entrance examination be conducted.
Additional information
The application form must include:
- curriculum vitae,
- proof of payment of the admission fee,
- university diploma officially certified (registry office/notary)
- diploma supplement officially certified (registry office/notary)
- state examination certificate officially certified (registry office/notary)
Applicant, who will take the State Final Examination of the first cycle of higher education in the academic year 2025/2026 and who has not been issued with a diploma at the date of the admission procedure, shall provide a certificate of studies and a certified transcript of completed courses of study.
An applicant who is a graduate of the Faculty of Natural Sciences of the UCM in Trnava shall submit uncertified copies of the diploma, diploma supplement and the certificate of the state examination.
An applicant who is a student of the Faculty of Natural Sciences of the UCM in Trnava and who will take the state final examination of the first degree in the academic year 2025/2026, shall submit the documents of graduation (study department)
The required documents should be sent to the Faculty of Natural Sciences of the UCM in Trnava, Nám. J. Herdu 2, 917 01 Trnava
Conditions for international students
Admission conditions for foreign students are the same as for applicants from the Slovak Republic. The condition of admission of foreign applicants to the study programme conducted in Slovak language is the knowledge of Slovak language at the level enabling study in Slovak language. Foreign applicants prove their knowledge of the language with a Certificate of Slovak language proficiency at the B2 level.
An applicant who has completed his/her bachelor's studies abroad is obliged to apply for the equivalent of the documents according to the instructions of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Slovak Republic.
Without entrance examinations
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Apply the application for study
30.10.2025 - 30.04.2026
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Submit additional application form
01.05.2026 - 20.08.2026
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Standard length of study: cost free
Study longer than the standard length of study program, parallel studies: 2000 €
application form: 40 €
E-application form: 40 €
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Last update: 10.11.2025 10:54