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Students study fundamental biological, chemical, physical, mathematical, economical, geological, geographical subjects with a focus on the biological ones, and biotechnologies. Along with the mandatory courses, a substantial number of elective courses are available in the curriculum. Field and lab practices are mandatory for all specialties. Acquired knowledge assessment is based on the European Credit Transfer System (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 and PhD students are always welcomed and participate actively in 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.

Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski

Molecular biology students study biological processes on cellular and molecular levels. Students 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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The 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. The focus is on modern biology, ranging from traditional morphology and experimental embryology to the latest molecular and bioinformatics approaches in reproductive biology, reproductive genetics, the 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 acareer in research and teaching in various industries as well as in academic institutions. Students' training is held in specialized laboratories in 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 a 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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Agrobiotechnologies provide a set of knowledge and skills in the fields of agrotechnologies and biotechnologies, which are essential for the development of the agricultural sector. The training is based on an interdisciplinary approach that integrates natural sciences and technologies and enables students to gain in-depth knowledge of fundamental and specialized biological and chemical disciplines related to plant technology and biotechnology. Graduates acquire the qualification degree Bachelor of Science in Agrobiotechnologies.

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Master of Science program are training the students in the field of organic farming, production of organic products and consulting; food control, quality and safety; exploitation of plant biotechnologies, pharmacy, ecophysiology. experts, consultants in state, cooperative and private companies developing activities in the field of organic farming and production of organic products. Graduates acquire the qualification degree Master of Science in Agrobiotechnologies and can be employed as food control experts, experts in research institutes, state administrations and industry.

Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski

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 the 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.

Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski

The bachelor's program aims to: prepare professionals with broad-based fundamental and practical skills, and competency for independent professional work and teamwork; to build professional skills for application of the biological-economic approach for sustainable use and restoration of natural resources, and application of company ecological policy, systems for environmental protection and resource management. Graduates can be employed as experts and consultants of specialized structures in the public and private sector, in non-governmental organizations and in research units.

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Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski

Students acquire knowledge and skills to work with microorganisms and tissue cultures, to perform identification and cultivation in laboratorial and industrial conditions, to analyze the biological products and their activity, to know the methods of genetic and cellular engineering to have skills in controlling and optimizing the biotechnological processes, to create and apply ecological biotechnologies, biotechnologies for alternative energy supplies and biotechnological synthesis. Graduates acquire the qualification degree Bachelor of Science in Biotechnologies.

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Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski

Students acquire knowledge and skills to work with microorganisms and tissue cultures, to perform identification and cultivation in laboratorial and industrial conditions, to analyze the biological products and their activity, to know the methods of genetic and cellular engineering to have skills in controlling and optimizing the biotechnological processes, to create and apply ecological biotechnologies, biotechnologies for alternative energy supplies and biotechnological synthesis. Graduates acquire the qualification degree Bachelor of Science in Biotechnologies.

Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski

The program provides training in the field of environmental and biotechnological approaches to environmental protection. It is focused on: the classical and the latest technologies for control and management of natural resources; ecological technologies for water treatment and biodegradation of a wide range of pollutants; detoxification of water, sludge and sediments. The students acquire skills for: introduction and implementation of company policy according to ISO-14000 standards; creation, management and implementation of business, scientific and applied projects.

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Students in Master of Science program Biotechnology acquire knowledge and practical skills in fields of: DNA analysis, hybridoma technologies, creation of transgenic organisms; plant tissue and cell cultures, in vitro propagation, regeneration, mutagenesis and methods for transformation in plants; biotechnological productions and the application of bioproducts, control and marketing of products from food and pharmaceutical productions. Graduates can be employed as experts in research and industrial units, laboratories and companies with biotechnological orientation.

Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski

The MSc degree in combination with the broadened knowledge, the extensive research experience, and enhanced research skills in specific areas of cell biology should provide the students with excellent credentials to obtain job in public health institutions, diagnosing and research laboratories and institutes, hospitals, etc. They could find positions in control laboratories in the industry as well as in biomedical areas of administration and marketing.

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Students in Master of science program Biology acquire knowledge and practical skills in the field of biological sciences with a focus on the organism, population and community levels. They are trained to study biology of living organisms and protect their populations in term of conservation biology. Students acquire profiled knowledge and skills in different aspects of botany, zoology, parasitology, entomology, hydrobiology, cell biology. Graduates acquire the qualification degree Master of Science in Biology.

Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski

Students in Master of science program Molecular Biology acquire knowledge and practical skills in the field of biological sciences with a focus on the biochemistry, genetics, virology, plant, animal and human physiology. They are trained to study biology of living organisms on a molecular level. Students acquire profiled knowledge and skills in different aspects of molecular biology. Graduates acquire the qualification degree Master of Science in Molecular Biology.

Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski

The Faculty of Economics and Business Administration brings together sound case-based teaching and learning involving managers of the case companies and research-based learning in core fields such as national and corporate culture, organizational development, entrepreneurship and innovation, digital transformation and digital marketing, corporate governance, finance and competition. Lectures typically involve external practitioners and seminars often replicate business tools such as assessment centers, pitching of start up ideas or prototyping of new products and services.

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Top publications are in the field of national and organizational cultures, entrepreneurship, innovation, marketing, ICT diffusion, corruption, informal economy, public procurement, decision science and other areas such as sectoral analysis – tourism, energy, IT, agriculture, apparel and so on. Some of the faculty members in the business field are active in policy level research conducing policy studies for Bulgarian government and the European Commission.

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Management and administration; Accounting and taxation; Finance, banking and insurance

The Department of Finance and Accounting at the Sofia University is keeping abreast of major trends in transformation of banking and finance industry, including adaptation to Basel II standards and offers the students an access to the state of the art knowledge about finance and banking in the globalizing world. The Finance and Banking master’s program includes the latest scientific achievements in the economic research in that area, as well as the best practices in both business and government sectors, drawing from the experience and research from Bulgaria, SEE, EU and the world.

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The Bulgarian infrastructure, energy and utilities sectors are going through major transformation these days. This includes the restructuring of the natural monopolies and opening new markets. Students in the program have the chance to learn from the changes in the Bulgarian economic environment and to participate actively in the process of restructuring after they graduate. One of the most valuable assets of the programme is that it is supported by companies in the infrastructure, energy and utilities fields by giving lectures, workshops and field studies.

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The Programme’s main goal is to prepare highly skilled specialists – accountants, auditors, financial managers, etc., who could develop a successful professional career. It improves and extends master-students’ knowledge in the field of accounting, financial reporting, auditing, taxation, economic analysis and financial control for acquiring new professional competencies; Provides master-students with knowledge about management accounting specific tools and their application in practice by leading practitioners.

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This programme is 4 years long and responds to the needs of the current business environment thought by the faculty and visiting professors from France, Germany, USA, Israel and other countries. The programme provides graduates with competence and skills in management theory and practice, strategic planning, human resources management, organizational theories, micro and macroeconomics, public and corporate finance, accounting, law, marketing, quantitative methods of analysis, statistics, mathematics, information technologies and systems, languages, business communication and PR.

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The programme is organized around the typlical MBA curriculum thought by a combination of academic faculty members and practitioners from innovative companies and leading business associations. Most of the graduates find or change jobs by the end of study. Despite the practical orientation of the program it fuels academic prospects of the best graduates. The program offers specialization in innovation management, strategic development, marketing and human capital development. The program in Eng. provides also unique intercultural environment of international students.

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The Master programme provides opportunities for specialization and upgrading of knowledge and skills in order to successfully meet specific job requirements and functions. The programme established itself as a major producer of HR talent in Bulgaria – be it entry level recruiters or top level HR managers and HR consultants in private, public and non-profit sector. The program offers cutting edge experience to students by links to the HR community in Bulgaria and presenting the HR innovations as they are introduced in the business environment.

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This program aims to prepare qualified specialists who are able to know and use the contemporary methods and tools for management development of the organizations. The aim of the program is to create understanding of the necessity of serious theoretical study and to offer a good platform for constant for constant self-actualization in the sphere of practice. This program gives an opportunity to the students to specify their abilities and to build up knowledge and skills needed for the profession of management.