Study location	Hungary, Budapest
Type	Master, full degree studies
Nominal duration	4 semesters
Study language	English
Awards	MSc (Medical Biotechnologist)
Course code	Computer Science and Information Technology
Accreditation	MAB2018/8/VI.

Entry qualification

Bachelor diploma (or higher) ENTRY REQUIREMENTS - BSc in Bioinformatics, Biology, Chemistry, Molecular Bionics, Biomedicine, Chemical Engineering, Medical Laboratory, Imaging Diagnostic Analysis, or similar. DETAILED ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ENTRANCE EXAMINATION PROCEDURE Step 1: evaluation of preliminary studies, verification of documents Step 2: online written test Platform: Moodle Subjects of the entrance examination - Chemistry AND - Biology Step 3: online interview with the applicants who obtain the best results in the online test Platform: MS Teams, Zoom or other Topics covered: BSc diploma thesis, knowledge in the selected field of study, general professional commitment, language proficiency, and communication skills Step 4: final score and admission result set by the Admissions Committee based on the application material, the online test and the personal interview Description of the admissions procedure How to apply through the Hungarian Diaspora Scholarship program The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Hungarian. 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. Original BSc certificate, academic transcript of records, language exam certificate (with notarized English translation if not issued in English or Hungarian)

Language requirements

English In order to successfully participate in the program, applicants must be proficient in English. (It is not necessary to have passed the English test at the time of the application; the results can be submitted by 1 August.) Proof of English proficiency: English language certificate, corresponding to B2 level of CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) We accept all major internationally recognized language exam types. Minimum scores: IETLS 6.0, TOEFL 90, TOEFL iBT 72. Please note that Duolingo tests, placement tests and certificates issued by English departments are NOT accepted. Exemption: a) English as a mother tongue b) Bachelor’s degree obtained in a full English language BSc program (a certificate of medium of instruction is required) CEFR Common Reference Levels More detailed information

Other requirements

At least 1 reference(s) should be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. The motivation letter can be submitted in either Hungarian or English. / A motivációs levél angolul vagy magyarul egyaránt benyújtható. Please specify the following in the motivation letter: - Why have you chosen Pázmány Péter Catholic University and this particular study program? - If you have already chosen a specialization, please describe. - In what way have your previous studies and experiences prepared you for this study program? - Is any of the research areas of the Faculty of particular interest to you? If so, which one(s)? (Introduction to the Jedlik Laboratories) - What does your Hungarian identity mean to you, and in what ways do you live it? - Optional: please describe your local and/or Hungarian community engagement(s) and activity. (Free time activities, church attachment, civil engagement, etc. might be listed.) **** A motivációs levélben, kérjük, térjen ki a következő szempontokra: - Miért választotta a Pázmány Péter Katolikus Egyetemet és ezt a képzést? - Ha választott már specializációt, kérjük, jelezze. - Eddigi tanulmányai és tapasztalatai hogyan készítették fel a képzésre? - A Kar kutatási területei közül van-e olyan, amely az Ön számára különösen izgalmas lehet? (A Jedlik Ányos Laboratórium bemutatása) - Mit jelent Önnek a magyarságtudat, hogyan / milyen formában éli meg a magyarsághoz való tartozását? - Opcionális: milyen magyar és/vagy helyi közösség(ek)hez tartozik; milyen közösségek játszanak fontos szerepet az életében? (Szabadidős tevékenységek, egyházi kötődés, civil szervezetben végzett munka stb. is felsorolhatók.)

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Overview

ONLINE OPEN DAY!

Our Online Open Day is organised for all who are interested in our study programs.

DATE:
Thu 5 December 2024, 3 pm CET (Central European Time)
Wed 8 January 2025, 3 pm CET (Central European Time)

REGISTRATION for the Online Open Day

Please visit the Faculty webpage for further details: itk.ppke.hu/en

For further info about the Online Open Day, contact us at international.office@itk.ppke.hu

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ONLINE NYÍLT NAP

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IDŐPONT:
2024. december 5., csütörtök, 15 óra (CET, magyar idő szerint)
2025. január 8., szerda, 15 óra (CET, magyar idő szerint)

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

120 ECTS

Operated jointly with Semmelweis University Budapest, this study program allows students to gain advanced theoretical and practical knowledge at the cutting edge of medicine and informatics.

Medical biotechnologists work in the bio-medicinal field where their responsibilities include research, development, application, and management. They are able to model and simulate biological systems on computers, apply the methods and instruments of computational biology and biochemistry, and design, create, manage, and use databases in the field of medical biotechnology. They will be able to model different biological systems on a computer and handle large-scale data sets for such systems.
As specialists trained in science, informatics, and specific fields of medicine, they can be employed in basic research, or in the field of pharmaceutics, medical/molecular diagnostics, or biotechnology.

FOCUS AREAS

Bionanotechnology
Biopharmacy – pharmacokinetics
Recombinant DNA techniques
Bioinformatics

SPECIALIZATION

The following specializations are built into the curriculum of the study programme:
● Molecular Biotechnology
● Applied Bioinformatics

CONTACT

International Relations Office: international.office@itk.ppke.hu

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Program details

Programme structure

Research and innovation for health

The program unfolds over a duration of 1+4 semesters (1 foundation semester + 4 semesters), providing a comprehensive and structured educational experience.

FOUNDATION SEMESTER

International students must attend a Foundation Semester in the fall semester, before starting the actual Master’s program. Thus, the actual commencement of the Master’s program is February.
The goal of the foundation semester is to level students for their Master’s program in Budapest, helping to ensure that they can complete their studies successfully.
The foundation semester helps students to recap, develop, and upgrade the Bachelor-level skills needed to succeed in their Master’s program.

Students may only start the four-semester Master’s program upon successful completion of the Foundation Semester.

CURRICULUM

The curriculum of the Medical Biotechnology MSc study program (120 credits) includes the following modules:

- Fundamentals in Natural Sciences and Mathematics (requirements for diploma: 15-25 credits)
- Economics and Humanities (requirements for diploma: 5-15 credits)
- Skills in Medical Biotechnology (requirements for diploma: 15-35 credits)
- Specialization (requirements for diploma: 30-50 credits)
- Project Work and Thesis Work (requirements for diploma: 29 credits)
- Other elective subjects (maximum 6 credits)

SPECIALIZATIONS

The specializations developed in the program prepare our students for the following areas of research and development and innovation activities:

Molecular Biotechnology
For those most interested in experimental aspects of medical biotechnology, working in a “wet lab” with molecules, cells, tissues, and/or animals. The specialization offers courses in stem cell and tumor biology, laboratory diagnostics and drug delivery systems, and more, focusing both on the biological background and the techniques that can be applied.

Applied Bioinformatics
For students wishing to get in-depth knowledge in computational biology, most importantly in molecular data analysis, data mining, and structural bioinformatics, with emphasis on data handling, analysis, and interpretation. Optional courses in systems biology and Java programming are also available.

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