USTH’s International Master’s Program in Biotechnology: Plants – Biomedical – Pharmacology (BPMP) is taught entirely in English by about 60% of foreign lecturers. The diploma is awarded by USTH and a partner university of France, recognized by the European Union and many other countries around the world.
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1. OVERVIEW
USTH proposes an international Master’s Degree in Plant Biotechnology – Medical Biotechnology – Pharmacology, of 19 teaching units (equivalent to 120 ECTS) taught in English. More than 60% of module courses are taught by foreign lecturers. The Master’s program was accredited by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research in October 2016. The program is characterized by academic and practical courses that initiate the student to the top knowledge and cutting-edge technologies in Biotechnology and Pharmacology. Two internships in public or private research and development laboratories, in Vietnam or abroad, allow the student to get first professional experiences to conduct and report on a scientific research project. In addition, students have equipped knowledge in law, economy, and management to be familiar with the international regulations and practices operative in international and Vietnamese companies.
Tracks: Plant Biotechnology, Biomedicine, Drug development
Why should you choose this course
- International Master Double-diploma granted by French Universities and USTH
- The curriculum is updated to align with global technology trends.
- Advanced teaching methods via laboratory works and practical courses
- Lectures delivered in English by professors from French leading universities
- Working experience through a six-month internship in Vietnam and abroad
- High possibility to get full scholarship and fellowship from USTH
- High possibility to get a full scholarship for internship in France
- High possibility to apply for French Ph.D. scholarship for best USTH students
- Great career opportunities in Vietnam and abroad after graduation
List of co-accredited universities with which USTH is associated
2. PROGRAM
2.1. Curriculum
2.2. Career opportunities
Graduates have numerous career opportunities in biotechnology, biomedical sciences, and pharmaceuticals. They can work in healthcare facilities, laboratories, quality control for pharmaceuticals, food, and biological products, research institutes, universities, or pursue a PhD. Career paths also include drug research and development, quality assurance, and bioinformatics in pharmaceutical and biotech companies. Additionally, graduates can work in agricultural and environmental biotechnology, regenerative medicine, biomedical diagnostics, scientific management, or even start their own businesses. With an internationally recognized education, they can pursue careers in Vietnam, non-governmental organizations, or various countries worldwide.
3. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Vietnamese citizens and foreigners who hold a Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields and meet one of the following language proficiency requirements for admission:
- Obtaining a language proficiency certificate equivalent to level 4* promulgated in the six-level foreign language proficiency framework of Vietnam
- Obtaining a Bachelor’s degree or a postgraduate qualification in English, or in a recognized training program using English as the main language of instruction,
- Having completed USTH’s English Intensive course.
Citizens belonging to one of the following categories may be considered by the Admissions Committee to be admitted to a second year Master’s program (M2):
- Candidates who have completed the first year of Master’s program (M1) at local or international foreign universities following the Bologna process or have completed 240 ECTS-European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System, and pass the application review process.
- Candidates who have obtained Engineering degrees from institutions accredited by CTI/PFIEV, or from other educational institutions recognized by authorities, and must be approved by the Admissions Committee.
- Candidates who have obtained a four-year Bachelor’s degree ranked Good or higher, recognized by the French government as equivalent to the first 60 ECTS after obtaining a Bachelor degree, can pass the application review process, and must be approved by the Admissions Committee with the decision of Rector.
* Conversion table of Foreign Language Degrees and Certificates equivalent to Level 4 of the six-level Foreign Language proficiency framework used in Vietnam for admissions and academic training at Master’s level.
|
No. |
Certificate/Degree |
Level/Score Level 4 equivalent |
| 1 | TOEFL iBT | 46 – 93 |
| 2 | IELTS | 5.5 – 6.5 |
| 3 | Cambridge Assessment English | B2 First/B2 Business Vantage/ Linguaskill.
Score 160 – 179 |
| 4 | TOEIC
(4 skills) |
Listening: 400 – 489
Reading: 385 – 454 Speaking: 160 – 179 Writing: 150 – 179 |
| 5 | Aptis Esol | B2 |
Admissions method: Application dossier assessment and interview.
4. CONTACT
– About the training program:
Department of Life Sciences (LS)
Tel: (+84-24) 3212 1576
Email: ls_dept@usth.edu.vn
Add: Room 307, 3rd floor, A21 building, University of Science and Technology of Hanoi
– About Admission:
Department of Admissions and Communications (DAC)
Tel: (+84-24) 3791 7748
Email: admission@usth.edu.vn
Add: Room 102, 1st floor, A21 building, University of Science and Technology of Hanoi
