Biochemical Engineering – Specialisation: Biopharmaceutical Engineering

This master's specialisation focuses on improving biopharmaceutical production through process-data interpretation, mathematical models, and modern simulation and optimization tools. It also covers process development, monitoring, and regulatory requirements in pharmaceutical production.

Academic requirements

Admission is based on overall academic performance, recommendation letters (two minimum), proof of English proficiency, statement of purpose, and further qualifications.

Minimum GPA

No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.

English requirements

The programme is taught exclusively in English. The official requirements page states that applicants must provide an official language certificate such as TOEFL, IELTS, or Cambridge First Certificate.

Accepted bachelor fields

This master's programme is intended for holders of a Bachelor of Science degree in Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Life Science Engineering, or a related discipline.

APS Certificate

Yes

Mandatory internship

No

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

321.00 EUR per semester (summer semester 2026 official semester contribution).

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 321.00 EUR per semester (summer semester 2026 official semester contribution).

Graduates can work in planning, monitoring, control, and evaluation of cell-culture processes, quality management, research and development of production and formulation processes, and the legal approval of manufacturing plants and processes in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, and cosmetics industries.

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