MSc in Applied Microbiology

The current cycle of studies encompasses a lecturing component, a project unit and a placement/thesis. The latter can include a dissertation of scientific nature or an industrial placement subject to a final report, providing they are original and specifically conceived towards that aim. The curriculum is also designed to stimulate the development of personal skills, nowadays a crucial factor for employability and professional success. The curriculum offers a variety of speciality courses defined based on the demand registered in the last few years.

The contact of the students with R&D activities and Extension Services of ESB is crucial for developing their capacity of problem-solving and independent thought, offering a clear vision of the professional and education opportunities on the different fields, urging the creativity capabilities. The students are also offered the possibility for an international mobility experience, which can be framed within the ERASMUS programme, and/or for a professional experience in a company/organization related to their field of studies, broadening their educational profile. This cycle of studies provides the students with personal and technical skills aiming at fostering their integration in the work market and/or allowing them to follow an advanced scientific career.

The curriculum entails the following courses:

 1st SEMESTER2nd SEMESTER
YEAR 1
  • Microorganisms and Food Safety (5 credits)
  • Molecular Microbiology (5 credits)
  • Research Methodology – Planning and Data Analysis (5 credits)
  • Instrumental Analysis and Laboratory Automatization (5 credits)
  • Management, Innovation and Marketing (5 credits)
  • Option I (5 credits)
  • Advanced Clinical Microbiology (5 credits)
  • Microbial Biotechnology (5 credits)
  • Fermentation and Enzyme Technology (5 credits)
  • Microbiology and Environmental Quality (5 credits)
  • Integrated Laboratory Practice (5 credits)
  • Option II (5 credits)
YEAR 2
  • Research Project I (30 credits)
  • Research Project II (30 credits)

 

Total credits: 120