Biotechnology

English-taught programme

For candidates from countries outside the EU/EFTA/OECD, or from countries not covered by agreements on the mutual recognition of education, the university conducts entrance examinations to verify the knowledge required to undertake studies in a given field, level, and profile.

The first-cycle programme in Biotechnology at Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce is an interdisciplinary course designed to provide students with solid foundations in the natural sciences and practical skills in modern experimental biology, bioprocess engineering, and advanced microbiology and biochemistry. Graduates are prepared to work in research, analytical, diagnostic, and quality control laboratories, as well as in biotechnology, chemical, food, pharmaceutical, and environmental industries. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on training in state-of-the-art laboratory techniques and data analysis, including bioinformatics. Interdisciplinary education and a B2-level language proficiency enable graduates to cooperate efficiently with specialists from various fields and to develop their careers in Poland and internationally. The obtained diploma allows further education at the second-cycle level or postgraduate programmes.

Medical certificate – based on the Regulation of the Minister of Health of August 26, 2019, applicants must submit a certificate confirming no contraindications to study in programs involving harmful, demanding, or hazardous conditions; – issued by an occupational medicine doctor on an official form; – issued based on a referral from the admissions committee; – free examinations are available at a medical facility contracted by the university; – if conducted elsewhere, the cost is covered by the applicant.

The first-cycle programme of studies in the field of Biotechnology at Jan Kochanowski University of Kielce is conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Polish Qualifications Framework. After completing three-year first-cycle programme of studies, graduates of the field of biotechnology obtain a bachelor’s degree. They have advanced knowledge in the field of mathematics, chemistry, biochemistry, physics, statistics, biophysics, plant and animal physiology, general genetics and general microbiology. The graduate’s knowledge, both theoretically and practically, is consolidated by major courses, including: environmental microbiology, molecular biology, bioprocess engineering, industrial biotechnology, or environmental engineering and technology. The first-cycle graduates in the field of biotechnology gain interdisciplinary education and the ability to combine knowledge from various disciplines. This enables them to cooperate with specialists from other fields and disciplines and to move efficiently at the interface between technology and experimental biology in biotechnology. The first-cycle programme of studies graduates are holders of a language proficiency certificate at the B2 level and are able to use a specialist language.

The first-cycle programme of studies graduates are prepared to:

- apply biotechnological methods in the industry using biotechnology and in related industries,

- take up work in analytical, control, diagnostic and research laboratories, including those performing work with the use of biological material,

- work in laboratories dealing with practical aspects of environmental protection and biotechnological processes in environmental engineering,

- operate research equipment,

- independently develop their own professional skills.

The obtained professional title gives them the opportunity to apply for admission to the second-cycle programme of studies in the field of Biotechnology or related fields, and to improve qualifications at postgraduate programmes of studies.