Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Technology (Faculty of Food and Biochemical Technology)

At the Faculty of Food and Biochemical Technology, students direct their studies either to biochemistry, microbiology, and biotechnology or to food chemistry, food analysis, nutrition, and food technologies on the other side by properly selecting optional courses.

You can choose one of two specializations offered by this faculty.

Specialization - Biochemistry and Biotechnology

By choosing Biochemistry and Biotechnology, students have the opportunity to focus on biochemistry and various types of biotechnologies.

The specialization thus provides both general biochemistry knowledge as well as skills in various biotechnological areas such as producing pure chemicals, biologically active molecules, and biofuels. This specialization also provides skills for technologies that solve environmental problems.

Specialization - Food Chemistry and Technology

With a specialization in Food Chemistry and Technology, students focus on both food chemistry and various food technologies. This specialization provides a unique combination of chemical, analytical, and technological aspects, allowing students to gain an overview of the field of modern and traditional food production as well as the ability to assess the impact of used processing processes on the nutritional properties of food products.

Specialization: Biochemistry and Biotechnology

Subjects common to all specializations are grayed out.

1 study year

Winter Semester

Common Subjects

Mandatory Subjects

• AB101001 General and Inorganic Chemistry I
• AB101003 Chemical and Balance Calculations
• AB240001 Toxicology and Ecotoxicology I
• AB320003 Biology I
• AB413001 Mathematics A
• AB445001 Computer Practice

Elective Subjects B

The minimum amount of subjects: 1

• AV827001 Physical Education
• AV827002 Sport course

Summer Semester

Mandatory Subjects

• AB319001 Biology II
• AB320004 Biology: Laboratory

Common Subjects

Mandatory Subjects

• AB101004 Inorganic Chemistry: Laboratory I
• AB110003 Organic Chemistry I
• AB413002 Mathematics B
• AB444003 Physics I

Elective Subjects A

The minimum amount of subjects: 1

• AB101002 General and Inorganic Chemistry II
• AB240002 Toxicology and Ecotoxicology II

Elective Subjects B

The minimum amount of subjects: 1

• AV827001 Physical Education
• AV827002 Sport course

2 study year

Winter Semester

Mandatory Subjects

• AB110004 Organic Chemistry II
• AB444004 Physics II

Common Subjects

Mandatory Subjects

• AB110005 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
• AB320001 Biochemistry I
• AB403003 Physical Chemistry I
• AB444005 Physics: Laboratory

Elective Subjects B

The minimum amount of subjects: 1

• AV827001 Physical Education
• AV827002 Sport course

Summer Semester

Mandatory Subjects

AB320002 Biochemistry II

Common Subjects

Mandatory Subjects

• AB320007 Microbiology
• AB402001 Analytical Chemistry I
• AB403004 Physical Chemistry II
• AB403005 Physical Chemistry: Laboratory I
• AB409001 Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering I

Elective Subjects B

The minimum amount of subjects: 1

• AV827001 Physical Education
• AV827002 Sport course

3 study year

Winter Semester

Mandatory Subjects

• AB320015 Molecular genetics and DNA analysis

Elective Subjects A

The minimum amount of subjects: 3

• AB319002 Fundamentals of Bioengineering
• AB320006 Bioanalytical Methods
• AB342001 Bioorganic Chemistry of Natural Compounds
• AB402002 Analytical Chemistry II
• AB409002 Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering II

Common Subjects

Mandatory Subjects

• AB143001 Chemical Informatics
• AB320005 Laboratory of biochemistry
• AB402005 Analytical Chemistry: Laboratory I
• AB409005 Chemical Engineering Laboratory with Project

Summer Semester

Mandatory Subjects

• AB320009 Microbiology: Laboratory
• AB321002 Food Technology and Biotechnology
• AB323010 Food and Natural Products Analysis

Common Subjects

Mandatory Subjects

• AB413003 Applied Statistics
• AB963001 Bachelor Thesis

The main aim of this study program is to prepare graduates for further Master's studies in related branches at UCT Prague or for qualified positions in specialized workplaces. Graduates have excellent theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and experience in basic natural scientific disciplines. Graduates are qualified for jobs in biotechnological and food companies, in nutrition-oriented fields, in environmental protection institutions, and in health care and pharmaceutical enterprises. They can also find positions in company laboratories, in supervisory and monitoring agencies, and in trade and administration.

Specialization - Biochemistry and Biotechnology

With a major in Biochemistry and Biotechnology, graduates obtain the knowledge required for positions in technological process control and laboratory control in biotechnological, pharmaceutical manufacturing plants, for technical and laboratory work in medical institutions, for inspection activities, and for activities in state administration ensuring health safety, creating biotechnology products, and environmental control.

Specialization - Food Chemistry and Technology

With a Food Chemistry and Technology specialization, graduates have the knowledge and skills to find employment in operational and control laboratories, in food technology management, in food business management, in business organizations, and in research and development institutions focused on new products and processes in the food industry.