BSc Biotechnology 

at University of Wroclaw, Wroclaw

Grade* at the level of at least 60%^#of the maximum grade in the following subjects:

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Mathematics or physics (a subject with a higher score is considered)

• Or related subjects in case of lack of one of the above.

  * Grades from the document entitling to undertake undergraduate studies (high school certificate, examination, diploma) are taken into account.

  # If necessary, the evaluation scales are converted into a percentage scale according to the guidelines of the International Office of the University of Wroclaw.

  Candidates meeting the entry requirements are ranked according to the sum of the percentage points obtained in the three subjects listed above. The decision on admission to studies depends on the position on the ranking list. Candidates are admitted within the admissions limit.

• Type of exam: Online conducted oral exam.

  Scope of material:

  • Cell structure (structure and functions of cell organelles in eukaryotes; comparison between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells)
  • Structure and biological function of biomolecules (sugars, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids)
  • Basic processes of genetic information transmission (replication, transcription, and translation; genetic code)
  • Basics of human physiology (blood composition and its role in the human body, human immune system, digestive enzymes)
  • Main metabolic pathways of the cell (aerobic respiration, fermentation, photosynthesis, glycolysis, citric acid cycle, respiratory chain)
  • Biotechnology – examples of applications in the pharmaceutical industry and agriculture
  • Definitions of basic chemical concepts (Avogadro’s number, mole, molar quantity, mass, weight, viscosity, density, osmosis, diffusion, mass number, isotopes, pH)

  Literature: Michael L. Cain, Lisa A. Urry, Steven A. Wasserman; Campbell Biology

  The oral exam will be assessed on a scale of 0–20 points. A minimum of 10 points is required to pass. Admission will be granted to candidates with the highest scores within the established limit of available places.