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    MSc in Biotechnology

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    Gothenburg, SEMScIn-person2 years
    SEK 320,000.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    120
    Credits
    SEK 900.00
    App fee

    MSc in Biotechnology at Chalmers University of Technology is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person msc program based in Gothenburg, SE. Tuition is SEK 320,000.

    About the program

    The program covers biotechnology including recombinant DNA technology, cellular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, process design, engineering, modelling, and control. It includes topics such as tissue engineering, applied microbiology, biomaterials, metabolic systems, industrial biomedicine, with tracks in food and health, and biomaterials and tissue engineering.

    Focus: both
    QS World University Rankings 2026: #165 (overall) | QS Sweden-Specific Ranking - 5

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    12 months job search residence permit (Sweden)

    $17,232.00
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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MSc in Biotechnology at Chalmers University of Technology cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MSc in Biotechnology at Chalmers University of Technology is SEK 320,000 across 120 required credits.
    Is MSc in Biotechnology at Chalmers University of Technology online or in-person?
    MSc in Biotechnology at Chalmers University of Technology is offered in-person.
    How long does MSc in Biotechnology at Chalmers University of Technology take to complete?
    MSc in Biotechnology at Chalmers University of Technology is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    What GPA is required for MSc in Biotechnology at Chalmers University of Technology?
    Per the program's published guidance: High grades in Mathematics and Science subjects
    What work-permit options follow MSc in Biotechnology at Chalmers University of Technology?
    Post-completion work rights for MSc in Biotechnology at Chalmers University of Technology: 12 months job search residence permit (Sweden)