Study location	Spain, Athens (EL) / Bucharest (RO) / Klaipeda (LT) / La Rochelle (FR) / Valencia (ES) / Zadar (HR)
Type	Joint Master, full-time
Nominal duration	2 years (120 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	MSc (Master of Science in Marine Biotechnology)
Accreditation	23/07/2021

Tuition fee	€9,000 per year Non-EU citizens (except from N. Macedonia, Serbia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Turkey). Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships are available.

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) The programme is open to the holders of a first cycle higher education degree (Bachelor degree, or equivalent) in Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics (ISCED 05), Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction (ISCED 07), Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries and Veterinary (ISCED 08) and other similar fields of study as JMPMB from all countries. The qualification must give access to University postgraduate programmes and be recognised by the NARICs National Academic Recognition Information Centres) of Consortium countries. The minimum eligibility requirements to study joint Master programme in Marine Biotechnology are: − University Bachelor’s degree (min. 180 ECTS and Bachelor thesis as part of the study programme received) providing access to University postgraduate programmes, and which shows that the applicant has a minimal background in biological sciences and linked to the Master’s field in Biotechnology, - English language proficiency: at least CEFR B2, IELTS 6.5 (at least 6 in any skill overall speaking, writing, listening and reading) or equivalent), if English is not a native language or language of previous Bachelor or Master studies , − Motivation. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements

English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE, CAE or CPE, IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+ The minimum eligibility requirements to study joint Master programme in Marine Biotechnology are: English language proficiency: at least CEFR B2, IELTS 6.5 (at least 6 in any skill overall speaking, writing, listening and reading) or equivalent), if English is not a native language or language of previous Bachelor or Master studies.

Other requirements

A motivation letter must be added to your application. Please write your completed Statement of Purpose with comments/justification about the preference for the track (specialization) in our programme, and describe your motivation to enroll in this Master, including logical argumentation how previous studies lead to this Master, and how new acquired knowledge through JMPMB curricula and chosen track will contribute to career development, advancing in the chosen field. The applicant has to be able to study according the mobility scheme of the joint programme and spend the whole semester in at least two universities (different than the country of residence at the enrolment stage) of the Consortium. The applicants for Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships are eligible only if did not have received Erasmus Mundus scholarships earlier.

More information	eu-conexus.eu/en/marine-biotechnology

Overview

This joint Masters programme in Marine Biotechnology is an integrated multidisciplinary programme offered within the framework of one of the first transnational European universities. EU-CONEXUS Consortium consists of
- Universidad Católica de Valencia, Spain (UCV) (Programme Coordinator University)
- La Rochelle Université, France (LRUniv)
- Agricultural University of Athens, Greece (AUA)
- Universitatea Tehnica de Constructii Bucuresti, Romania (UTCB)
- Klaipėdos Universitetas, Lithuania (KU)
- Sveučilište u Zadru, Croatia (UNIZD)
Associated Partners of the programme:
- Universität Rostock, Germany (UROS)
- South East Technological University (SETU)

The programme provides the student with a high-quality academic education, building professional competences in the area of marine biotechnology (also called blue biotechnology) and helping to address its global challenges.

It will ensure that students:

essential interdisciplinary training in key topics related to Marine Biotechnology;
opportunities to specialise within one of the four thematical tracks:
(1) Innovative Bioproducts for Future;
(2) Blue Biomass;
(3) Marine Biorefinery;
(4) Aquaculture Biotechnology;
a tailored study programme according to their aspirations via individual professional practice (internship), multidisciplinary work (academic research integration) and thesis work.
This Marine Biotechnology Masters gives the student multiple travel options within the alliance.

Students are integrated into a multicultural study group and a professional network, offering an immersive system of project-based learning in the ‘real world’ economy.

The best students can receive Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships to cover their tuition and living costs.

Programme structure

The Joint Master programme in Marine Biotechnology is a 2-years full time study programme, taught in English and awarding a joint diploma, Master of Science in Marine Biotechnology (or equivalent), organised as followed:

The student enrolled in the programme has a mandatory mobility among the universities of the Consortium with a full academic acknowledgement of the credits acquired. During the two years of the programme, the student must study in at least two universities (different than the country of residence at the enrolment stage) of the Consortium.

The study organisation/mobility scheme:
1st semester - UCV, Spain
2nd semester - LRUniv, France.
Internship at the end of the 2nd semester may be carried at any company in any country
3rd semester – All Consortium universities according to the chosen track by the student in order to carry out his/her ARI; the elective courses will be taught online
4th semester – All Consortium universities and Associated Partner and other universities according to the chosen Master’s thesis topic

Courses/content, duration and location can be found at the course catalogue: www.eu-conexus.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Annex-7.-SER.-ECTS-Course-Catalogue.pdf

Career opportunities

In 2016, the Blue Economy provided 3.48 million jobs in the EU and the average wage increased by 14.2%.

The EU-CONEXUS countries represent more than 50% of the EU`s Blue Jobs.

You will be able to assist companies in:

- the health, cosmetics and agri-food sectors to reach new markets and segments;
- the manufacturing of new functional products from marine resources;
- the various uses of Biotechnology to the aquaculture sector such as : managing advanced breeding programmes, estimating significant diseases of aquatic organisms, modifying the metabolism of molecules in living organisms and support modern research for practical aquaculture development and seafood processing.