New MSc in Biosolutions at University of Copenhagen

The University of Copenhagen is launching a new master’s program in Biosolutions in Kalundborg, a strategic location renowned for its concentration of biotech leaders such as Novonesis and UniBio alongside other pioneering Danish firms.

The new program at the University of Copenhagen is designed to equip future leaders in bio-based solutions with the skills and knowledge to innovate and address global challenges in agriculture and food sustainability.

Global challenges in food security and environmental sustainability demand urgent changes to our food systems. A growing population and declining biodiversity call for more resilient supply chains and solutions to reduce the climate impact of food production. Biosolutions harness nature’s own tools—such as enzymes and fermentation—to drive the transition from a fossil-based to a bio-based economy. This approach enhances resource efficiency and reduces fossil fuel dependency, aligning with Denmark’s leadership in setting ambitious climate targets and fostering collaboration among government, research institutions, and industry.

The mcs program is designed to equip future leaders in bio-based solutions with the skills and knowledge to innovate and address global challenges in agriculture and food sustainability

Located in Kalundborg, a vibrant biotech hub at the forefront of circular economy, with initiatives such as SYMBIOSIS, students get to engage in practical, hands-on learning experiences. They will collaborate closely with industry leaders to apply cutting-edge research to real-world challenges in bio-production and sustainable technologies.

The program is offered in English and is accepting applicants to start in September 2024, with the first graduates receiving their degrees in June 2026. During the program students will be taught in subjects such as: Fermentation at Scale, Biosolutions in Industrial Application, and Bioprocess Engineering. Graduates will emerge prepared to lead transformative initiatives across the global agriculture and food sectors, offering scalable solutions.

Interested in how Danish biosolutions are driving the shift to a bio-based economy? Click here to explore our biosolutions case collection