Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski

Students from specialty Biology study fundamental biological, chemical, physical, mathematical and others subjects with a focus on the biological ones. Students from specialty Molecular Biology study biological processes and phenomena on cellular, molecular and nano- level. Along with the compulsory subjects, a substantial number of elective subjects are available in the curriculum. Field and lab practices are compulsory. Acquired knowledge assessment is based on the ECTS. A diploma is given at the end of the education after a state exam or thesis defense.

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The scientific areas of interest of the teaching staff are determined in various aspects of biology and related in high degree by the educational subjects thus giving the opportunity to modernize and widen the educational process. The experimental data acquired contributes to the solving of actual problems in biological science. Research projects are constantly developed in collaboration with other universities, scientific institutes, non-governmental organizations, foundations, state and private companies. Students participate actively in scientific research.

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Biology

Biology students acquire knowledge and practical skills in the field of biological sciences with a focus on the organism level. They are trained to explore biology of living organisms on cell-organism level, population level and ecosystem level in functional and applied aspect in terms to perform experimental, and production activity. Students acquire profiled knowledge and skills in different aspects of botany, zoology, parasitology, microbiology, ecology, genetics, hydrobiology, cell biology. Graduates acquire the qualification degree Bachelor of Science in Biology.

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Molecular biology students study biological processes on cellular and molecular level. They acquire extensive knowledge in chemistry, physics, mathematics as a prerequisite for knowledge and skills in biochemistry, molecular biology, enzymology, immunology, microbiology, virology, molecular genetics, biophysics and radiobiology, plant physiology, human and animal physiology. Students undertake practical studies, acquiring training in traditional and contemporary experimental methods. Graduates acquire the qualification degree Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology.

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Biobusiness training provides opportunities for professional realization of managerial and expert positions in the state and local administration as well as in consulting and manufacturing companies. Graduates of the Master's program receive theoretical knowledge, practical skills and professional qualifications to organize, coordinate and participate fully in the management of production processes and environmental control activities. All this, based on applying the theory of total quality management of biological and biotechnological processes, technologies and services.

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Educational and professional objectives of the MSc Program are to provide detailed, modern knowledge in the field of reproductive biology and biology of individual development. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology. Focus is on modern biology, ranging from traditional morphology and experimental embryology to the latest molecular and bioinformatics approaches in reproductive biology, reproductive genetics, biology of stem cells and biotechnology.

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Master’s Program aims to build deep and lasting knowledge and practical skills in the fields of modern genetics and genomics. The program will enable students to pursue career in research and teaching in various industries as well as in academic institutions. Students' training is held in specialized laboratories gene and cell engineering, bacterial genetics, developmental genetics, cytogenetics in genome analysis and laboratory genetic analysis of drosophila.

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Microbiology and Microbiological Control’ aims to enrich and enlarge students’ knowledge in biology of pro- and eukaryotic microorganisms. The training is focused on detailed study of the taxonomy, physiology, metabolism and genetics of saprophytic and pathogenic microorganisms as well as on the methods applied for microbiological control of soil, water, air and food products.

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The Master’s degree program in Biochemistry is focused on contemporary biochemical and molecular biology problems, and includes theoretical and practical training needed for further realization of the students for basic fundamental research and numerous applied fields of biochemistry, molecular biology and molecular immunology. The training provides high adaptability of Master’s graduates in terms of their professional career. The curriculum of the Master in "Biochemistry" is structured in three areas - Molecular Biology, Molecular Immunology and Molecular Diagnostics.

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Undergraduate programmes provide a thorough grounding in Business Administration. A substantial number of courses within the German and French language bachelor programmes are taught by distinct professors from Germany and France. According to a Memorandum of understanding with the Leipzig University, students from the Sofia University to receive a German bachelor degree. The graduate programmes provide specialized knowledge in the society changes and business. Sofia University offers double degree programmes with the University of Bordeaux IV and Sorbonne Paris 1.

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Lecturers from Sofia University have joint publications with the City University of London Cass Business School, in the Scandinavian Actuarial Journal, the International Journal of Applied Probability, with Prof. Erik Pentecost (UK) and other. The Management department has made extensive studies on the corporate culture in Bulgaria. Joint teams from the Universities of Neuchatel and Sofia have conducted in-depth survey of the SMEs business culture in different sectors. See also: Current scientific activities

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Finance, Business Administration, Economics

Main objectives: Provision of in-depth and specific knowledge in finance and banking; skills for solving problems related to financing at the macroeconomic level, as well as for managing commercial banks or non–bank financial institutions. The graduates develop careers in: Commercial Banks and their various non - banks subsidiaries, Insurance companies and pension funds, Mutual funds and other investment intermediaries, Consulting businesses, Ministry of Finance, European Commission’s, Economic and Financial Affairs Directorate General, Bulgarian National Bank,NGOs, etc.

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The program is supported by the faculty and also by the business. Main objectives: fundamental knowledge of regulated markets, Present international research data in the field by renowned international universities and research centres; experience from the experts in the regulated industries – through guest -lecturers, practice - focused seminars, and educational visits of important infrastructure sites. The graduates use the acquired knowledge and skills in the following fields: National and EU administration, Academic and research institutions, NGOs, etc.

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Prepare highly skilled specialists – accountants, auditors, financial managers, etc. Improving and extending master-students’ knowledge in accounting, financial reporting, auditing, taxation, economic analysis and financial control for acquiring new professional competencies. Deepening and expanding students’ knowledge in the field of dynamically changing national and international accounting legislation. Providing students with knowledge about management accounting specific tools and their application in practice. Providing more opportunities for a life-long learning.

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Successful graduates receive two diplomas – one from Sofia University and one from the University of Montesquieu - Bordeaux IV. Programme aims: to give students in-depth knowledge covering different aspects of company financial activities such as investing, financing, manager-owner-lender relationship, and the deontological side of the financial activity.

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The programme responds to the needs of the current business environment, provides graduates with sound knowledge that gives graduates skills and abilities to apply their knowledge in the management of different types of organizations, to analyze the current status of these organizations and their environment, to further expand and develop what they have learned at the Faculty. The curriculum consists of required and elective subjects. Some courses are read by visiting professors from Germany, France and USA.

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After completing the program the student should be familiar with the ideas behind strategic management – from strategic planning to real-time management. This is an opportunity to work both in profit and non-profit organizations, to specialize in methods used for the strategic and operational management of human resources. Foundation module - basic obligatory courses making up the professional content with an emphasis on the strategic management and development. Final module– electives and optional courses in one of the offered specializations.

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The goal of programme is to prepare highly skilled specialists able to use advanced methods and tools for strategic management and development of human capital in the organizations. After completing the programme the student should be familiar with and be able to develop an organizational strategy, in particular strategies in the field of human resources development. The programme aims are to create awareness of the need for in-depth theoretical knowledge and basis for continuous self-improvement in practice.

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The main objectives: prepare specialists who will be able to work successfully as managers in different levels of management in the field of tourism and hospitality industry. The courses covered by the programme give the knowledge, in order to respond to the needs of the new requirements of the tourism industry. The main focus is given to management, marketing, quality issues, legislation requirements; the emerging forms of alternative tourism; the application of ICT and new trends in international tourism market.

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The main objectives: prepare specialists who will be able to work successfully as managers in different levels of management in the field of public sector. The courses covered by the programme give the knowledge, in order to respond to the needs of the new requirements of public sector. The main focus is given to management, marketing, quality issues, legislation requirements; the application of ICT and new trends in public sector.

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Modern program, aimed to prepare highly educated personnel in an interdisciplinary field, comprising expertise in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. The graduated bachelor students receive an extensive practical skills and theoretical knowledge for the development of high-tech processes, and also for obtaining, characterization and application of new advanced materials.

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The lecture courses and research are developed on the basis of cooperation with international companies like BASF, DOW Corning, Saint Gobain, Unilever, Nestle, Kraft.

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Materials for clean energy, environment protection

The program aimed to prepare highly educated personnel in an interdisciplinary field comprising expertise in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. The graduated students receive extensive practical skills and theoretical knowledge for the development of high-tech processes, for production, characterization and application of new advanced materials. They are highly qualified chemistry experts with skills and knowledge about material and energy balances, analysis and control of basic chemical processes, synthesis and characterization of material properties.

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The program ensuring theoretical and practical training in modern Analytical chemistry, with an emphasis on modern techniques (Analytical atomic spectroscopy/ maspectrometry, Chromatography (GC-MS; Lc-MS), Molecular spectroscopy, EPR, NMR). Graduates pursue career as experts in analytical laboratories, scientific research, control, arbitration, technological research & development; fundamental and applied research on instrumental techniques; development, improvement, adaptation, optimization and application of new and existing methods.

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The program offering advanced courses in quantum chemistry, molecular mechanics and molecular dynamics, hybrid QM/MM methods, programming and scripting using state-of-the-art scientific software with extensive practical training and research. The curriculum includes application of the theoretical formalism to spectroscopy, QSAR and modeling of periodic and nanostructures. The focus is on structure-properties relations at the molecular level. The graduates can make career in molecular design of materials for opto- and nano-electronics, pharmaceuticals, catalysts.

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Programs in Chemistry give the students in-depth knowledge of basic chemical disciplines; skills for chemical laboratory work; abilities for oral and written communication in the field of science and technology and teamwork; computer literacy. Specialized knowledge is electively selected in one of the major areas: Inorganic chemistry, Analytical chemistry, Organic chemistry, Physical chemistry and molecular modelling, Applied chemistry. In addition, teaching certificate could be obtained.

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Knowledge and skills specific to the specialty: synthesis and analysis of substances, including particularly pure substances with special preparation, development and implementation of new technologies and improvement of existing ones, introduction of new experience in practice, development and improvement of analytical methods for control and testing of materials, raw materials and products in all fields of chemistry and frontier science.

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clean energy&environment protection