Applied Biotechnology

This English-language master's programme combines biotechnology with management and prepares students for laboratory and project management in biotechnology companies, institutions, and authorities. It covers bioprocess engineering, protein purification, applied cell biology, analytics, food product development, bioeconomy, quality management, leadership, and research management.

Academic requirements

A university degree or an equivalent degree with professional qualification is required. The course has to be related in terms of subject-specific content to the Applied Biotechnology Master's programme.

Minimum GPA

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

German requirements

Proof of sufficient knowledge of the German language must be provided if not native language. Accepted certificates: Deutsches Sprachdiplom DSD, Stufe 1 (Stufe GER A2/B1); Goethe-Institut, Zertifikat der Niveaustufe A2; Test DaF, Niveaustufe TDN 3/4; DSH certificate, DSH-1.

Accepted bachelor fields

A completed university degree or equivalent degree is required. Applicants with fewer than 210 but at least 180 ECTS must make up 30 ECTS within one year after starting the programme; the official page does not publish a narrower subject list on the English programme page reviewed.

APS Certificate

Yes

Tuition fee

1,000 EUR per semester for international students in English-language degree programmes.

Semester contribution

72 EUR per semester.

ECTS credits

90

Funding info

Tuition: 1,000 EUR per semester for international students in English-language degree programmes. Semester contribution: 72 EUR per semester.

Graduates are prepared for laboratory and project management roles in biotechnology companies and institutions, including research and development, analytics, quality assurance, production, sales, and marketing.

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