Study programme title in Est.

Rakenduskeemia ja biotehnoloogia

Study programme title in Engl.

Applied Chemistry and Biotechnology

TalTech study programme code

YASM02

MER study programme code

2025

Study programme version code

YASM02/24

Faculty / college

L - School of Science

Head of study programme/study programme manager

Ott Scheler

Language of instruction

Estonian

Study level

Master study

ECTS credits

120

Self-paid study programme

no

Nominal study period

4 semesters

Study programme group

Physical Sciences

Broad area of study

Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics

Study field

Physical science

Granting the right to conduct studies in the study programme group

õppe läbiviimise õigus

Validity date of the right to conduct studies in the study programme group

tähtajatu

No. of the decision granting the right to teach in the study programme group

191

Access conditions

Study programme aims and objectives

The programme aims to provide a general knowledge and experimental skills in chemistry, Show more...
biotechnology and gene technology and to develop the understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of modern science and the ability to apply synergistic knowledge in their area of expertise. The knowledge and skills obtained upon completion provide an attractive profile for a successful career in academic institutions, industry, and society (e.g work in biotechnological or chemistry enterprises, in private or government laboratories and to continue studies as a PhD student).

Learning outcomes of the study programme

Upon completion of the curriculum, the student:
- knows theoretical Show more...
schools and up-to-date trends and developments in chemistry and biotechnology and is able to utilize the knowledge and skills for setting up new problems and for choosing relevant methods for solving them;
- is able to apply the acquired skills and knowledge interdisciplinary in related areas of research and technology;
- is ready to actively participate in civil society, be tolerant when facing differing values and attitudes;
- understands the significance of scientific, ethic and social aspects of the innovations in chemistry and gene technology and the responsibility for the consequences of his/her professional activities;
- has the necessary social skills, can operate information technology and is ready to participate in teamwork and lead it;
- is able to communicate orally and in written form to explain and professionally submit his/her work and hand over his/her professional knowledge and skills in chemistry and molecular biology by teaching, supervising and popularizing the scientific ideas.

Graduation requirements

Completion of the curriculum in the required amount, and the successful defence of the graduation paper in conformity with the requirements set by the TalTech Senate. Show more...
In order to obtain Cum Laude diploma the graduation paper must be defended for the grade "5" and the weighted average grade must be at least 4,60, where all grades from diploma supplement are taken into account.

Degrees conferred

Master of Science (chemistry), Master of Science (gene technology)