Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology

The degree in Biotechnology aims to train students to be able to research, innovate, develop and improve processes, tools and biotechnological materials within the areas of health, food, agriculture, livestock and aquaculture, forestry, energy, the environment and industry.

Biotechnology studies both biology and technology. It is therefore advisable for students to have some prior knowledge of biology, chemistry, physics and technology. In addition, as part of the content will be in English, it is desirable for students to know this language, even though you will be able to improve your foreign language skills as you carry out your undergraduate studies.

Graduates in Biotechnology will be able to apply biotechnological tools in different fields, including the development of therapies for human and animal health, the development of diagnostic products and services in human and animal health, agriculture and forestry production, agribusiness, functional food, biotechnology applications for energy production, bioremediation, genetic improvement of plants and animals, among others.

The professional fields in which graduates in Biotechnology can work in their profession include the medical, pharmaceutical, agricultural, food, forestry, environmental and chemical industries as well as research in universities and public and private research centres, hospitals and companies. You can also decide to teach in universities, secondary schools or vocational training centres, though to do so, you will need to receive the additional required training.

There are more than 700 biotechnological companies in Spain, and more than 50 are located in the Valencian Community. Besides these, many other companies in the health, food, environmental and chemical sectors carry out biotechnological activities. Students can do internships in these companies as well as in hospitals and research centres.

It is very common for Biotechnology students and professionals to work in an international context. Many prestigious universities in Europe and other countries offer studies in Biotechnology. Exchange programs such as Erasmus allow students to spend one semester or one year in another university. The ETSIAMN has signed agreements with a large number of institutions, which allows students to spend part of the degree with them.

With this degree, you will be able to enrol in to the following master's degree courses offered by the UPV: Biomedical Biotechnology, Plant Molecular and Cellular Biotechnology, and Plant Genetics and Breeding.

You may also enrol in to any other UPV master's degree course by taking the corresponding bridging subjects.