Master Programme in Resource Recovery - Biotechnology and Bioeconomy

How can we produce enough nutritious food, animal feed, materials, and energy in a sustainable manner? How can biotechnology assist in fostering a sustainable society while creating job and business opportunities? This Master's program offers the chance to become a global community builder in roles such as researcher, engineer, or manager.

Our program in short

In this Master’s program, you will build your skills in analyzing and solving problems related to the transport, processing, and transformation of waste streams and residues into useful products using biotechnological methods and you will learn how to develop related processes and business enterprises.

In the heartland of Swedish textile innovation and industry, in the Viskan Valley, a short drive from Sweden's second-largest city lies our university and the city of Borås.

At the University of Borås, we cultivate learning, knowledge, and innovation of high quality in an international setting and with significant social relevance. Our focus is on working together for the future – to make a difference.

Here, you can choose among many different Bachelor’s and Master’s programs relevant to your future career. We offer unique programs in many subject areas, several of which can only be found here and which attract students from all over the world.

At the University of Borås, collaboration around sustainable development in our educational programs is important. You as a student are stimulated to think critically in your education and are given a sound basis for working for – and in – a sustainable society.