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    MSc in Biotechnology

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    Kongens Lyngby, DKMScIn-person2 years
    €30,000.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    46%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    120
    Credits
    €100.00
    App fee

    MSc in Biotechnology at Technical University of Denmark is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Kongens Lyngby, DK. Tuition is €30,000.

    About the program

    The program builds on knowledge of biochemistry, protein and enzyme science, microbiology, molecular biology, and fermentation process technology to address biotechnological problems from basic research to development of cell factories and bioreactor performance. It includes specializations in areas like biosolutions, microbiome engineering, cell factory engineering, protein engineering, and fermentation based biomanufacturing.

    Focus: both
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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Oct 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min No minimum requirement, but competitive scores are: 320 combined (Verbal + Quantitative), 4.0 in Analytical Writing
    TOEFL
    optional
    Min TOEFL iBT: 92 (old scale), minimum 4.5 each section (new scale)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall, 6.0 each section

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    Up to 3 years job-seeking residence permit (Denmark)

    €15,000.00
    Annual living cost

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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 Technical University of Denmark cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MSc in Biotechnology at Technical University of Denmark is €30,000 across 120 required credits.
    Is MSc in Biotechnology at Technical University of Denmark online or in-person?
    MSc in Biotechnology at Technical University of Denmark is offered in-person.
    How long does MSc in Biotechnology at Technical University of Denmark take to complete?
    MSc in Biotechnology at Technical University of Denmark is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    What GPA is required for MSc in Biotechnology at Technical University of Denmark?
    Per the program's published guidance: Approximately 75 per cent of the maximum obtainable grade
    How competitive is MSc in Biotechnology at Technical University of Denmark?
    MSc in Biotechnology at Technical University of Denmark reports an acceptance rate of approximately 46%.