The third semester (S3)
It offers a specialisation in one of the key biotechnology approaches of bioeconomy: biomass engineering (AgroParisTech), bioprocesses (ULiège) and bio-based products (Aalto).
| University | ECTS |
| S3 at AgroParisTech | 30 |
| Genetic manipulation of plant resources or Cell factory design |
6 |
| Specialized metabolites in biotechnologies | 6 |
| Biomolecules, biomaterials, bioenergy | 4 |
| Bioeconomy | 4 |
| Extraction and separation strategies in bio-industries: evolutions and innovations | 5 |
| Green Line project-3rd stage | 5 |
| S3 at ULiège, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech | 30 |
| Biological chemistry and corresponding processes engineering | 6 |
| Practice of natural product chemistry | 4 |
| Chemistry of bioenergy production | 7 |
| Microbial biotechnology – applications | 6 |
| Portfolio (innovative economical activities development) | 2 |
| Green Line project-3rd stage | 5 |
| S3 at Aalto | 30 |
| Surface Chemistry of Bio-based Materials D | 5 |
| Plant resources | 5 |
| Fibre Processes | 5 |
| Textile Fibres D | 5 |
| Characterization of Bio-based Materials (Green Line project-3rd stage) | 5 |
| Introduction to Sustainability in the Bioeconomy | 5 |
At Aalto, students can take additional optional courses, but the ECTS credits are not counted as part of the Bioceb programme.
The fourth semester (S4)
It is dedicated to an Master’s thesis during research internship, according to the students’ specialisation path and professional plans, leading to a master’s thesis preparation and defence.
| University | Course-Unit | ECTS |
| AgroParisTech | Internship | 30 |
| Aalto | Master’s thesis | 30 |
| ULiège, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech | Travail de fin d’études - TFE / Thesis in chemistry and bio-industries | 30 |
The Graduation ceremony
It is organised during or shortly after the Induction week of the new incoming cohort in order to connect cohorts and inspire the incoming students.
Discover our previous Graduation ceremonies!
Updated May 2026