Career Prospects
Molecular Biotechnology and Diagnostics specialisation track has close connections to the diagnostic and biopharmaceutical industry. Numerous industrial collaborators include both Finnish and major international players. An important partner in the development of educational and research collaborations is the Indo-Finn Diagnostic Research Centre.
You will be equipped with skills that provide you with multiple career options. You will be able to join the industry in Finland or abroad, or to enter the public sector, for example, in various authoritative duties.
The biotech industry is among the fastest-growing industrial sectors globally. In Finland, there is a strong demand for biotechnology experts at the moment, especially in the diagnostic industry – largest sector of the biotech industry in Finland.
Possible job titles are:
- researcher,
- quality manager,
- product developer,
- product manager,
- project coordinator.
Career in Research
The Master of Science degree completed in the Programme also qualifies you for PhD studies in Turku, elsewhere in Finland or universities worldwide.
In Turku, you can apply for a position in the University of Turku Graduate School (UTUGS). The Graduate School consists of doctoral programmes, which cover all disciplines and doctoral candidates of the University.
Together with the doctoral programmes, the Graduate School provides systematic and high-quality doctoral training. UTUGS aims to train highly qualified experts with the skills required for both professional careers in research and other positions of expertise.
Several doctoral programmes at the University of Turku are available for graduates:
- Drug Research
- Technology
- Molecular Medicine
- Clinical Research