19.04.01 Biotechnology

This program will be of interest to those who are willing to work in genetic and protein engineering, bio-nanotechnology, and modern biopharmaceuticals. The main content of the program includes medical biotechnology, the development of new generation biopharmaceuticals based on the knowledge of molecular and cellular mechanisms of the functioning of living systems. Students study program subjects in biology and chemistry, and conduct research in the laboratories of the Biotechnology department and the leading biotechnological institutes and companies.

Level of education:

Master’s degree

Form of training:

Full-time (day department)

Venue of training:

Moscow

Entrance exams:

— Chemistry

Programs, specializations:

Molecular and Cellular Biotechnology

In the course of training, students receive theoretical knowledge and practical skills for further research in medical biotechnology, the design of new stock-producers of biologically active substances aimed at obtaining diagnostic and medicinal products.
This is one of the most innovative master's programs. After its completion, graduates successfully implement their plans in both research, scientific, and technological professional activities. Classes are held in educational laboratories that are equipped with modern biotechnological and analytical devices and installations. The training program is tailored to the needs of specific employers, and its alumni are employed as molecular biotechnologists and specialists in the field of cell technologies

Alumni can be employed as

researchers
biotechnologist researchers
technologists of biopharmaceutical production
specialists in quality control of products of biotechnological / biopharmaceutical production

Program subjects

Molecular fundamentals of biotechnology
Structure and function of proteins and nucleic acids
Structure and function of biological membranes
General microbiology
Methods of isolation and study of biologically active compounds
Protein engineering
Regulation of cellular activity
Design of drugs and diagnostic products
Computer modeling in physical and chemical biology
History, methodology, modern problems and prospects for the development of biotechnology
Medical biotechnology
Modern problems of biotechnology

Graduating Departments:
Department of Biotechnology and Industrial Pharmacy