The Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW) offers a dynamic and multidisciplinary Bachelor's program in Biotechnology, conducted in both Polish and English. This program merges knowledge from natural sciences and engineering to harness living organisms for the development, testing, and production of various products. The curriculum is designed to provide students with both practical and theoretical expertise, preparing them for successful careers in various industries.
About the Biotechnology Program
Biotechnology at SGGW is a comprehensive field of study that includes a wide range of subjects focused on plants, animals, and microorganisms. The aim is to equip students with the foundational skills needed for careers in the food and pharmaceutical industries, diagnostics, plant breeding companies, research institutions, and many other sectors. Special emphasis is placed on contemporary topics such as bioinformatics, genomics, nanobiotechnology, and genetic engineering. Graduates will be skilled in planning and conducting biotechnological experiments and processes, generating, interpreting, and reporting high-quality biological data, and assessing the application of specific methods and devices.
Career Prospects
Graduates of the Biotechnology program can pursue careers in:
Program Characteristics
Biotechnology at SGGW is aimed at those who wish to contribute to humanity and the planet by understanding and utilizing natural biological mechanisms and advanced technology. This interdisciplinary program combines knowledge from both natural and technical sciences, emphasizing practical laboratory skills and up-to-date biological knowledge informed by the latest scientific discoveries. The curriculum includes subjects such as cell biology, molecular biology, bioinformatics, organic chemistry, genetics, plant and animal physiology, genetic engineering, biophysics, veterinary and industrial microbiology. The versatility of this program ensures that graduates find employment in a variety of settings, including Polish and international biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and diagnostic companies, leading research institutes, local governments, and institutions related to education and the broader bioeconomy.
Educational Objectives
The main educational goals of the Biotechnology program at SGGW are to provide students with knowledge, practical skills, and competencies at a world-class level, ensuring they are well-prepared to compete in the modern job market and function in a knowledge-based society. The program emphasizes the development of creativity, social skills, organizational abilities, and teamwork. The curriculum includes a wide range of subjects, including numerous electives (facultative courses), allowing students to pursue their passions and enhance their competencies in line with their planned career paths. The program also includes essential general subjects to ensure that the choice of specialization does not limit future employment opportunities.
Educational Concept
Courses in both general and specialized subjects are taught by competent academic staff from various SGGW Institutes and external institutions with strong publication records and international experience. The scientific achievements and professional development of the faculty are regularly evaluated. The priority of the Biotechnology program is a significant portion of laboratory classes utilizing modern equipment, often used in ongoing research projects. Lecture and exercise rooms are well-equipped and located on the modern campus in Warsaw's Ursynów district. Additionally, first-degree students must complete professional internships in biotechnology-related companies or institutes, providing them with the opportunity to meet potential future employers. The internationalization of the Biotechnology program is supported by extensive use of international exchange programs at top foreign universities and individual interactions with incoming foreign students.
To achieve high professional competencies for graduates, the program is continuously monitored and updated to reflect the evolving state of knowledge in the taught fields and disciplines, as well as market needs. The curriculum and course syllabi are consulted with employers in the biotechnology industry to address market changes, fostering a constructive dialogue. Student and graduate satisfaction with the program is assessed through professional surveys and collaboration with the student government. These actions help build the university's reputation as student-friendly and focused on high-level practical education, reflected in positive external accreditation and parameterization assessments.
Internships
The purpose of internships is to allow students to experience various biotechnology-related job positions and reconcile their academic knowledge with practical laboratory and industrial applications. Students choose their internship locations: university, company, or institute, gaining insight into the scientific environment as well as the organizational and economic conditions of research institutes, biotechnology companies, and other entities engaged in research activities.
Graduate Profile
Graduates are prepared to work in: research and development facilities of the biotechnology industry and related industries, research, control, and diagnostic laboratories, and project units involved in biotechnological processes. Graduates can interpret and report biological data obtained during their work, assess the usefulness of available methods or devices, and propose the best potential solutions. They are capable of planning experiments to solve tasks related to creating biotechnological products. Graduates are ready for continuous education and professional development, as well as taking on research challenges and other professional tasks.
More:
https://www.sggw.edu.pl/en/kierunki-sggw/biotechnology-in-english/
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