Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology is offering two different studies in Biotechnology. Both are 5 years programs and are leading either to Master of Technology in biotechnology (Sivilingeniørstudiet) or a Master of Science in biotechnology. The two programs have common basic courses in biochemistry, microbiology, molecular genetics. The major difference is the focus on chemistry and chemical engineering the first two years of study of the Master of Technology / Sivilingeniørstudiet in biotechnology as compared to natural science and cell biology in the Master of Science in biotechnology.

Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology is also offering a 2 years Master program in biotechnology. These two Sivilingeniørstudiet in chemistry and biotechnology and Master of Science in biotechnology are offered to students with bachelor degree with relevant background from other universities, technical institutes or colleges.