Why study Biotechnology?

• Biotechnology is an education for the future
• Biotechnology comprises the use of living organisms (or parts thereof), extracts or molecules to generate knowledge, products or services
• Biotechnology is an area in expansive development
• Biotechnology involves the use of gene technology, animal & plant cells, bacteria, yeast and much more

About the programme

Exchange students can study biotechnology for either one or two semesters (30 or 60 credits). The courses are:

• Biochemistry (10 ECTS, autumn)
• Genetics (10 ECTS, autumn)
• Bioprocess technology (15 ECTS, autumn)
• Microbiology (10 ECTS, spring)
• Molecular Biology (10 ECTS, autumn)
• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology lab (10 ECTS, spring)
• Industrial Biotechnology (5 ECTS, spring)
• Senior Thesis Project (15 or 20 ECTS, autumn and/or spring)

Admission requirements

In addition to standard higher education admittance requirements, the applicant must have successfully completed course exams comprising at least 60 ECTS credits in mathematics and natural sciences, including a   foundation in chemistry and biology. 

English language requirements: All non-native English speakers must provide official documentation of English language proficiency at the level of Norwegian upper secondary school/high school. English must have been the primary foreign language in at least seven years in primary, secondary and upper secondary school, alternatively an A-level exam in English. Applicants who do not fill these requirements, must take one of the following tests:

- TOEFL with a minimum score of 500 (written) 170 (computer based) 60 (internet based)
- IELTS with a minimum score of 5.0

More about biotechnology at Hedmark University College!