Overview

Biotechnology from Turku University of Applied Sciences (Turku UAS) will provide you with a degree which yields the opportunity to do meaningful work in the field of life science and bioindustry now and in the future.

Turku, home of the Finnish life science expertise cluster, has about 20% of its industrial workforce in the life science sector. Pharmaceutical and diagnostics development have been the strong suit of the cluster since the early 1980s.

Career:

As an engineer in biotechnology, you can work in operating, planning, research and product development tasks, as an independent entrepreneur and in official duties related to the field.

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Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The Bioctechnology curriculum consists of basic, professional and elective studies, practical training and Bachelor’s thesis.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-21 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-09-10 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

60

OR

3.5

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PTE Academic

55

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IELTS

6

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Turku, Finland

Disciplines

Biotechnology

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Academic requirements

Mathematics Requirements

Online Mathematics Placement Test (OMPT)

Applies to: students without alternative proof

OMPT-A
Minimum score of 55%
OMPT-B
Minimum score of 55%
OMPT-C
Minimum score of 55%
OMPT-D
Minimum score of 55%
OMPT-E
Minimum score of 55%
OMPT-F
Minimum score of 55%
OMPT-G
Minimum score of 55%

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

60

OR

3.5

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PTE Academic

55

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IELTS

6

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Other requirements

General requirements

You can apply to a Bachelor’s degree programme if you have completed at least one of the following:

the studies required for graduating from a Finnish upper secondary school or a Matriculation Examination;
an International Baccalaureate (IB) degree and/or graduated from IB high school with IB exam 6 results in different subjects (IB-certificate);
a European Baccalaureate (EB) Diploma;
a Reifeprüfung (RP) or Deutsche Internationale Abitur (DIA) degree;
a Finnish vocational upper secondary qualification covering 120 credits or 180 competence points or a corresponding earlier Finnish vocational degree covering at least 80 credits;
a Finnish post-secondary or higher vocational level diploma;

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

12000 EUR / year

≈ 12000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Turku

Finland

775 - 1128 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Career:

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

Explore more key information

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

Mathematics Requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Make sure you meet all requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Turku

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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