Biotechnology

This laboratory-intensive biotechnology master's is offered in a 3-semester or 4-semester variant depending on prior academic background and credits. It combines research-oriented training in cell biology, microbiology, bioanalytics, and laboratory diagnostics with strong practical laboratory work.

Academic requirements

Degrees without a thesis or an equivalent publication are not accepted. Applicants have to submit the thesis/equivalent publication during the application process. (If the thesis/equivalent publication is not in English or German, you have to submit the paper(s) in the original language and to add a meaningful summary in English or German.). A proof of practical laboratory work of at least 18 weeks (e.g., during the preparation of the thesis, practical semester, for details please check this form).

Minimum GPA

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

English requirements

The official programme page requires English at B2 level. BTU lists accepted examples including TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.0, Cambridge Advanced grade B, Cambridge Proficiency grade C, or UNIcert II.