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Master's Programme in Biological and Chemical Engineering for a Sustainable Bioeconomy
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Curriculum 2026–2028
Professor in charge: Eero Kontturi
Code: CHEM210
Degree: Master of Science (Technology) from Aalto University (120 ECTS), Master of Science or similar degree from partner university
About the programme
The objective of the European Master in Biological and Chemical Engineering for a Sustainable Bioeconomy (Bioceb) is to answer the needs of the bioeconomy sector in well-trained graduates, able to develop innovative and sustainable bio-based products and bioprocesses, and ensure their integration into alternative value chains and different bioeconomy sectors.
Bioceb consists of a dedicated 2-year (4-semester) MSc joint programme with a core in-depth training in biotechnology encompassing biological resource diversity and optimal use, bioprocess design and upscaling, and biobased products engineering for targeted markets, with complementary focus on soft skills including project management.
In order to promote the development of sustainable and circular bioeconomy systems, the programme goes beyond the biomass processing technical issues, by providing knowledge of green chemistry principles, tools for socio-economic and environmental assessment, experience of facing real-life bioeconomy challenges through projects and examples of flexible biorefinery systems adapted to local contexts.
Five academic institutions collaborate intensively to offer joint study modules in addition to their existing curricula. Moreover, a group of strategic associated partners is settled with members from non-EU universities, research institutions and socio-economic partners, to contribute to the curricula (monitoring, consulting, internships, master's thesis, etc.) and to the dissemination of the programme.
Bioceb is a two-year Master's programme with a mandatory integrated mobility scheme. The mobility scheme is introduced on the Programme website at bioceb.eu.
Degree structure
Total
120
ECTS
First year studies
60
ECTS
ECTS
* Incl. Master's thesis 30 ECTS
Second year studies 60 ECTS
Code: CHEM210
Degree: Master of Science (Technology) from Aalto University (120 ECTS), Master of Science or similar degree from partner university
Professor in charge: Eero Kontturi
Code: CHEM3057 (Materials and Biopolymers)
| Code | Course name | ETCS credits | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM-E2123 | Characterization of Bio-based Materials | 5 | I-II |
| CHEM-E1180 | Plant Resources | 5 | I |
| CHEM-E2122 | Fibre Processes | 5 | II |
| CHEM-E2121 | Surface Chemistry of Bio-based Materials | 5 | I |
| CHEM-E0215 | Textile Fibres | 5 | I-II |
| CHEM-E1170 | Introduction to Sustainability in the Bioeconomy | 5 | I-II |
All along the first 3 semesters, the students will have to carry-out a co-supervised and jointly evaluated project named “Green Line project”.
In addition, in order to be allowed to perform any laboratory work, students need to complete the course CHEM-E0111 Laboratory Safety Practices at CHEM (0 ECTS).
Master's Thesis
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM.thes | Master's Thesis | 30 | III-V |