The specialty “Biotechnology and Bioengineering” encompasses innovative fields of science and technology aimed at utilizing biological systems, cells, and molecular components to create new products and technologies that ensure sustainable development for society.
Key Aspects of the Specialty:
- Fields of Application:
- Pharmaceuticals: Development of new drugs, biopreparations, and vaccines.
- Agricultural Biotechnology: Creation of genetically modified plants and biofertilizers.
- Food Industry: Production of enzymes, probiotics, and food additives.
- Medicine: Development of tissue engineering and therapeutic methods in gene therapy.
- Ecology: Bioremediation, wastewater treatment, and ecosystem restoration.
- Energy: Production of biofuels, including bioethanol and biogas.
Graduate Competencies:
Students gain deep knowledge and practical skills in the following areas:
- Molecular biology and genetic engineering.
- Biochemistry, microbiology, and cell biology.
- Engineering of biotechnological processes.
- Development of bioreactors and biotechnological equipment.
- Bioinformatics and data analytics.
Career Opportunities:
Graduates of this specialty have a broad range of employment opportunities in the following areas:
- Biotechnology companies.
- Pharmaceutical industry.
- Research laboratories (molecular biology, genetics, microbiology).
- Food and agro-industrial enterprises.
- Environmental organizations and startups.
- International organizations focused on innovations in biotechnology.
Unique Features of the Specialty at NTU KhPI:
- Modern laboratories equipped with cutting-edge technology.
- Collaboration with international companies and research institutions.
- Practical internships at biotechnological enterprises.
- Participation in research projects and student exchange programs.
This specialty allows students to combine scientific curiosity with practical application of innovations aimed at solving global challenges of the modern world!