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European Master in Biological and Chemical Engineering for a Sustainable Bioeconomy

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This site contains the student study guide for the European Master in Biological and Chemical Engineering for a Sustainable Bioeconomy (Bioceb). Here you will find the programme curriculum as well as detailed guidelines for planning your studies. All the materials and instructions are for the students in the programme. If you are interested in applying to the programme, follow the link at the bottom of the site to the application page.
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The European Master in Biological and Chemical Engineering for a Sustainable Bioeconomy (Bioceb) is organized by the School of Chemical Engineering. The programme trains future research and innovation managers to tackle the challenges related to the deployment of the bioeconomy across the world. It is targeted at students with a background in fields such as biotechnology, biochemistry, microbiology, biophysics, bioprocess engineering or molecular biology. This site contains the student study guide for the master's programme with materials and instructions. Here you will find the programme curriculum as well as detailed guidelines for planning your studies.

Bioceb is a two-year Master's degree programme (120 ECTS, full time studies) leading into triple degree, co-funded by the European Union, and organized in cooperation between five European universities:

  • Institut national des sciences et industries du vivant et de l鈥檈nvironnement (AgroParisTech), (coordinator)
  • Universit茅 de Reims Champagne-Ardenne (URCA)
  • Universit茅 de Li猫ge (ULi猫ge)
  • Aalto University
  • Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech)

Students will study at three institutions as part of their degree, according to their study track. Aalto offers second year studies in two tracks, focusing on materials and biopolymers.

Bioceb was awarded the 鈥淓rasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree鈥 label by the European Commission in 2019.

More information about the programme:

Prior to 1.8.2026, the programme was called Master's Programme in Biological and Chemical Engineering for a Sustainable
Bioeconomy (Bioceb). As of 1.8.2026, the programme continues with the name European Master in Biological and Chemical Engineering for a Sustainable Bioeconomy (Bioceb).

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European Master in Biological and Chemical Engineering for a Sustainable Bioeconomy (Bioceb), Master of Science (Technology)

As the first European joint programme focusing on bioeconomy, the European Master in Biological and Chemical Engineering for a Sustainable Bioeconomy (Bioceb) trains future research and innovation...

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