Molecular Biotechnology

Department of Applied Biosciences and Process Engineering

Major Fields of study

advanced genetic engineering and cell culture
OMICS technologies
next generation sequencing
databases and bioinformatics
recombinant protein production

Degree

Master of Science

Department

Applied Biosciences and Process Engineering

Location

Köthen

Duration

3 semesters

Program Start

winter semester or summer semester

Fees

1160 euros

Sem Contribution

€322.80 (incl. semester ticket)

Study type

Full-Time Program

Language

English

Credits

Accreditation

accredited until 31.03.2023

Application period International Uni Assist

15.03. – 15.07. (winter)
15.09. – 15.01. (summer)

National SSC Portal

15.03. – 15.07. (winter)
15.09. – 15.01. (summer)

Course content and objectives

Modern molecular biotechnological and genetic engineering procedures are nowadays of high relevance to many realms of research and industrial processes such as biological and medical research, recombinant production of drugs, desired metabolites and optimized technical enzymes, the establishment of cellular detection systems, strategies of environmental management as well as food production. Its importance will definitely even increase in the future.
This three-semester English study program was developed to enable national and international students with backgrounds in biotechnology, pharmaceutical engineering, biomedical engineering, biology, food technology and related fields of study to deepen their knowledge in this field. This applied program includes subjects like advanced genetic engineering and cell culture, OMICS technologies, next generation sequencing, databases and bioinformatics, recombinant protein production and much more. Successful graduates will have best chances to reach high positions in corresponding companies and research institutes.

Career Opportunities

The increasing impact of modern molecular biotechnological and genetic engineering procedures in industrial processes such as biological and medical research, recombinant production of drugs, desired metabolites and optimized technical enzymes, the establishment of cellular detection systems, strategies of environmental management as well as food production enables successful graduates best chances to reach high positions in corresponding companies and research institutes.
A comprehensive pool of research equipment and close links to international partners f.e. in the pharmaceutical industry, at universities and research institutes offer great opportunities for development, both professionally and scientifically.

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