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Course ID
BTC
Cycles
3 years
Credits
180
Semesters
6

Biotechnology is reshaping genetic engineering, medicine, agriculture, environmental protection, and industrial innovation. The Bachelor in Biotechnology at Western Balkans University offers a rigorous, interdisciplinary education that equips you with the tools to lead scientific breakthroughs and technological development in the life sciences.

Career Opportunities After Graduation

Graduates are qualified for careers in:

·         Biotech and Pharma Companies
·         Clinical and Genetic Diagnostics Laboratories
·         Agricultural and Environmental Biotechnology Firms
·         Research and Development Centers
·         Start-ups and Bio-innovation Hubs
·         Graduate Programs in Europe and Worldwide

Location Advantage

Based in Tirana, one of the fastest-growing innovation hubs in the region, WBU offers students direct access to industry networks, science parks, and international policy dialogues in the Western Balkans and beyond.

Language of Studies The program is offered fully in English, with the option for bilingual Albanian support in the first year.

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Study Program Curriculum

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3

Semester 1

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 BTC 101 Introduction to Biotechnology Mandatory English A 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
2 BTC 103 Cell Biology Mandatory English A 30 15 15 0 65 3 5
3 BTC 105 General Chemistry Mandatory English A 30 15 15 0 65 3 5
4 BTC 107 Biophysics Mandatory English A 30 15 15 0 65 3 5
5 BTC 109 Mathematics Mandatory English A 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
6 BTC 111 Foreign Language – English I/German I/Italian I Mandatory English / German / Italian D 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5

Semester 2

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 BTC 102 Microbiology and Microbial Genetics Mandatory English A 30 30 15 0 65 3 5
2 BTC 104 Cytology - Cytogenetics Mandatory English C 30 15 15 0 65 3 5
3 BTC 106 Organic Chemistry Mandatory English B 30 15 15 0 65 3 5
4 BTC 108 Introduction to Programming Mandatory English D 30 15 15 0 65 3 5
5 BTC 110 Biostatistics Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
6 BTC 112 Foreign Language – English II/German II/Italian II Mandatory English II/German II/Italian II D 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5

Semester 1

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 BTC 201 Biochemistry and Secondary Metabolism Mandatory English B 30 15 15 0 65 3 5
2 BTC 203 Plant and Animal Tissue Culture Techniques and Applications Mandatory English B 30 15 15 0 65 3 5
3 BTC 205 Molecular Biology Mandatory English C 30 15 15 0 65 3 5
4 BTC 207 Plant Biotechnology Mandatory English B 30 15 15 0 65 3 5
5 BTC 209 Immunology - Virology Mandatory English B 30 15 15 0 65 3 5
6 BTC 211 Biotechnology - Social, Legal and Ethical Issues Mandatory English A 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5

Semester 2

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 BTC 202 Animal Biotechnology Mandatory English B 30 15 15 0 65 3 5
2 BTC 204 Ecology and Environmental Biotechnology Mandatory English C 45 15 0 0 90 3.5 6
3 BTC 206 Human Anatomy and Physiology Mandatory English B 30 15 15 0 65 3 5
4 BTC 208 Bioinformatics Mandatory English B 30 15 30 0 75 3.5 6
5 BTC 210 Omics Technologies Mandatory English B 30 15 0 0 80 2.5 5
6 BTC 212/BTC 214 Nanobiotechnology/Waste Treatment Technologies Elective English C 30 0 0 0 45 2 3

Semester 1

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 BTC 301 Food Biotechnology Mandatory English B 30 15 30 0 75 3.5 6
2 BTC 303 Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Mandatory English B 30 0 15 0 105 2.5 6
3 BTC 305 Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Mandatory English B 30 15 15 0 115 3 7
4 BTC 307 Genetic Engineering Mandatory English B 45 15 15 0 75 4 6
5 BTC 309/BTC 311 Entrepreneurship in Biotechnology/Genes and Genomics Elective English C 30 15 0 0 80 2.5 5

Semester 2

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 BTC 300 Medical Biotechnology - Regenerative Medicine Mandatory English B 30 15 15 0 90 3 6
2 BTC 302 Energy and Biomass -Bioprocess Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
3 BTC 304 Industrial Biotechnology Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
4 BTC 320 Professional Practice Mandatory English D 0 15 0 60 100 2.5 7
5 BTC 350 Thesis / Final Exam Mandatory English E 0 15 0 0 160 0.5 7