1. Budapest University of Technology and Economics
BUTE, Budapest, Hungary

2. Technical University of Budapest
Bioengineering education at BUTE:
Before and after Bologna process
András Salgó
Head of Department Applied Biotechnology and Food Science
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3. BUTE = BME
Biggest institute of Hungarian higher education in engineering
Eight faculties, 75 depts or institutes
students, 2500 staff
Research university with strong scientific and industrial activities

4. Bioengineering education
Planned, structured and organized by Faculty of Chemical Engineering
Founded 1974
First release of bioengineers in 1979
Interdisciplinar and inter-university approach

5. The complicated „Bio World”
Different possible approaches

6. Technical University of Budapest
What is „Bioengineering” or Biochemical Engineering ?
Strong view, contemplation and knowledge in chemistry and related area.
Interdisciplinarity
The three different area are equally important
Chemistry
Biology
Engineering
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7. How bioengineering education started ?
Early 70ties planned, structured and organized
Founded 1974
Curriculum of chemical and bioengineering education was fitted

8. The structure of education

9. The curriculum of education

10. The curriculum of subbranch

11. Subbranches Industrial Biotechnology Clinical Chemistry and Healthcare
Food Quality Control
Agricultural and Food Technology
Environmental Protection
10 semester, lab-practice is min. 35 %
Interuniversity – University of Natural Sciences ELTE
- University of Medicine SOTE

12. Typical subjects offered by cooperating universities
Genetics, Microbial genetics Immunology, Cell biology, Clinical Chemistry, Botanical Bases Human physiology, Zoological Bases Pathophysiology Ecology Pharmacology Practical methodology in human trials

13. Early results First release of bioengineers in 1979
60-70 bioengineers graduated/year
All graduated student found job
1993 Introduction the ECTS system
Increasing mobility of students
10 semester system, only some fine tuning in curriculum

14. Bologna process 2003-
Engineering education at BSc level 7 semester=210 credit (Hungarian stnd)
Bioengineering BSc established 2004 only one in Hungary
Bioengineering BSc started 2005/autumn
Basic studies credits
Differentiated branch subjects 50 credits
4 branches: Applied Biotechnology, Clinical Chemistry and Healthcare, Food Quality Control, Environmental Protection bioengineers

15. Applied Biotechnology Branch
Branch subjects
50 credit
Separation Methods in Biotechnology, Bioprocess Technology, Microbial Genetics, Agricultural Chemical Technology, Food Technology, Environmental Protection, Bioproduct Technology, Enzymology, Electronics and Process Control, Plastics, Thesis
Basic subjects
160
Management, Micro- and Macroeconomy, Quality Assurance, Business Law
General Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Organic Chemistry,
Basics of Environmental Protection, Nanotechnology and Colloid Chemistry, Genetics, General Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Bioinorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Unit Operation and Processes in Bioengineering, Biometry, Biomolecular Chemistry, Process Control, Biosafety, Microbial Physiology, Unit Operation, Mechanics, Computer Science, Industrial Planning

16. Food Quality Control Branch
Branch subjects
50 credit
Food Chemistry and Nutrition, Food Analysis, Food Industrial Microbiology, Agricultural Chemical Technology, Food Technology, Food Technology Lab Practice, Food Safety and Food Assurance, Plastics, Thesis
Basic subjects
160
Management, Micro- and Macroeconomy, Quality Assurance, Business Law
General Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Organic Chemistry,
Basics of Environmental Protection, Nanotechnology and Colloid Chemistry, Genetics, General Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Bioinorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Unit Operation and Processes in Bioengineering, Biometry, Biomolecular Chemistry, Process Control, Biosafety, Microbial Physiology, Unit Operation, Mechanics, Computer Science, Industrial Planning

17. Clinical Chemistry/Healthcare Branch
Branch subjects
50 credit
Human Anathomy, Human Physiology, Pathophysiology, Clinical Chemistry, Food Chemistry and Nutrition, Separation Methods in Biotechnology, Sanitation Microbiology, Nutritional Biochemistry and Diethetics, Plastics, Thesis
Basic subjects
160
Management, Micro- and Macroeconomy, Quality Assurance, Business Law
General Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Organic Chemistry,
Basics of Environmental Protection, Nanotechnology and Colloid Chemistry, Genetics, General Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Bioinorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Unit Operation and Processes in Bioengineering, Biometry, Biomolecular Chemistry, Process Control, Biosafety, Microbial Physiology, Unit Operation, Mechanics, Computer Science, Industrial Planning

18. Environmental Protection Branch
Branch subjects
50 credit
Environmental Analytics, Separation Methods in Biotechnology, Environmental Biotechnology, Ecology, Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Biotechnology, Electronics and Process Control, Air and Water Protection, Plastics, Thesis
Basic subjects
160
Management, Micro- and Macroeconomy, Quality Assurance, Business Law
General Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Organic Chemistry,
Basics of Environmental Protection, Nanotechnology and Colloid Chemistry, Genetics, General Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Bioinorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Unit Operation and Processes in Bioengineering, Biometry, Biomolecular Chemistry, Process Control, Biosafety, Microbial Physiology, Unit Operation, Mechanics, Computer Science, Industrial Planning

19. Recent experiences (5th semester)
Decreased ability and knowledge in chemistry
Sligth reduction in general knowledge
Strong segregation in students population
The practical capability decrease
More self-managed, independent work needed
No real approach about the possible employments of students having BSc
MSc outlook

20. Next step is MSC Established 2006
Bioengineering MSc will start in Spring 2009
Starting process requested at Hungarian Accrediatation Committee.
30-35% of BSc students can be involved
Qualification exam for students outside
Structure is similar to BSc – 4 subbranches

21. MSc structure (120 credit) Applied Biotechnology Branch
Bioenergy, Renewable Materials, Green Chemistry, Bioreactors and Reactor Engineering, Applied Biodegradation, Industrial Microbiology, Bioinformatics 2 (Proteomics), Bioiorganic Chemistry, Individual Project, Diploma Thesis
Basic 52 credit
Economy, Technology Management, Communication, Quality Direction, Biosafety
Biometry 2, Differential Equations, Biophysics, Transgenic Organisms, Novel Methods in Molecular Biology, Immunology Methods
Bioregulation, Bioinformatic 1, Analytical Chemistry 2, Bioproduct Technology, Food Technology and Wastes

22. MSc structure (120 credit) Food Quality Control Branch
Nutritional Biochemistry, Functional Food, Food Safety, Modern Separation Methods in Analysis, Molecular Biological Analysis and Diagnostics, Human Microbiology, Packaging Materials, Novel Methods in Food Analysis, Individual Project, Diploma Thesis
Basic 52 credit
Economy, Technology Management, Communication, Quality Direction, Biosafety
Biometry 2, Differential Equations, Biophysics, Transgenic Organisms, Novel Methods in Molecular Biology, Immunology Methods
Bioregulation, Bioinformatic 1, Analytical Chemistry 2, Bioproduct Technology, Food Technology and Wastes

23. MSc structure (120 credit) Clinical Chemistry/Healthcare Branch
Pathobiochemistry, Drug Chemistry, Pharmacology, Nutritional Biochemistry, Functional Food, Modern Separation Methods in Analysis, Molecular Biological Analysis and Diagnostics, Human Microbiology, Human Virology, Individual Project, Diploma Thesis
Basic 52 credit
Economy, Technology Management, Communication, Quality Direction, Biosafety
Biometry 2, Differential Equations, Biophysics, Transgenic Organisms, Novel Methods in Molecular Biology, Immunology Methods
Bioregulation, Bioinformatic 1, Analytical Chemistry 2, Bioproduct Technology, Food Technology and Wastes

24. MSc structure (120 credit) Environmental Protection Branch
Bioenergy, Renewable Materials, Green Chemistry, Bioreactors and Reactor Engineering, Applied Biodegradation, Environmental Risk Assessment, Environmental Toxicology, Environmental Chemistry, Sustainable Environmental Technology, Individual Project, Diploma Thesis
Basic 52 credit
Economy, Technology Management, Communication, Quality Direction, Biosafety
Biometry 2, Differential Equations, Biophysics, Transgenic Organisms, Novel Methods in Molecular Biology, Immunology Methods
Bioregulation, Bioinformatic 1, Analytical Chemistry 2, Bioproduct Technology, Food Technology and Wastes

25. Follow-up statistics

26. Conclusions Linear education system developed (BSc-MSc-PhD)
Stronger selection between students and unis
Competition for student and also between universities will increase
The „demands” of industry has to be monitored continuously
Continuous development of curriculum and subjects needed (the „bioarea” change very fast)

27. More information
Please visit web site: htpp.://biokemia.bme.hu or htpp.://biochem.bme.hu

28. Budapest University of Technology and Economics
BUTE, Budapest, Hungary