Want to study or work in Germany? Welcome to the Online Bridging Semester (certificate program)!
Use your time well: With our Online Bridging Semester (certificate program), we are offering you a great opportunity to prepare for your future academic and professional career path. Studying and working in a foreign country can be a challenging experience, but through our specially-designed certificate program you now have the exciting option of preparing for a master's degree in a German-speaking country and taking important steps towards your professional future - no matter where you live in the world.
Key benefits of our certificate program include
- 100% online environment
- all classes in the English language
- course modules can be completed in only 1 semester
- 150 hours of German language classes!
Areas of focus
A grasp of the German language is essential for any successful debut on the German job market. We can help you build on what you already know by offering everything from beginner to advanced courses.
Julia Schinköthe - German as a foreign language
The purpose of the course study and curriculum is to understand the rationale behind International Marketing and its impact as related to the Global Picture!
Prof. Pat Patton - International Marketing
It is often said that hard skills - or technical skills - will get you the job interview, but your soft skills - your human and interpersonal skills -will get you the job.
Jefferson Burrowes - Soft Skills
Program outline
Examples of elective modules
Imparting of basic knowledge in pharmaceutical biotechnology which qualify the students to:
- be able to select an (almost) unmet medical need for future drug development
- identify corresponding medical targets
- establish appropriate bioassays and screen for drug candidates
- produce and optimize the drug candidates
- develop and perform methods for in vitro toxicity tests
Responsible person: Prof. Dr. Hans-Jürgen Mägert
Examination method: Oral examination, 30 minutes
To convey all requirements for successful project organization and to qualify the student to:
- organize (scientific) projects independently
- analyze the specific project environment and stakeholders
- conduct and monitor an finalize projects including different kinds of project reporting
- use relevant tools and methods for resource allocation and planning
- perceive and leverage project management as a strategy-forming element for value creation in forward-looking organizations
Responsible person: Prof. Dr. Stephan Schilling
Examination method: Oral examination, 30 minutes
Imparting of comprehensive knowledge in recombinant protein production which qualify the students to:
- be able to decide whether the recombinant production of a protein of interest is reasonable
- select the appropriate expression system for recombinant production of a certain protein
- construct the required expression vector, plan and perform experiments for recombinant production of a protein of interest
- optimize expression conditions, purify and analyze the recombinant protein
Responsible person: Prof. Dr. Hans-Jürgen Mägert, Prof. Dr. Jana Rödig, Dr. Manfred Raida
Examination method: Written examination, 90 minutes
Imparting of basics in enzyme development which qualify the students to:
- identify enzymes for specific applications
- biochemically characterize enzymes
- optimize enzymes concerning different aspects
- produce, immobilize and use enzymes for specific applications
Responsible person: Prof. Dr. H.-J. Mägert, Prof. Dr. S. Schilling, Prof. Dr. J. Rödig, Dr. M. Stein, Prof. Dr. C. Grewe
Examination method: Written examination, 90 minutes
The students will know the characteristics, discrimination and nomenclature of diverse active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) such as small molecule, biologics, biopharmaceuticals, vaccines and other biological products. They will also be able to expand their knowlede about multiple pathogen and/or parasite characteristics, acquire basic knowledge in the field of vaccine-relevant immunology/innate and acquired immunity as well as positive and negative selection
After completing the module, students will have acquired knowledge in the field of:
- vaccine research and development
- vaccine production including upstream and downstream challenges
- formulation and stability of various vaccines
- relevant analytics regarding vaccination
- vaccine approval
The students will know the basic structural organization of vaccine manufacturers and of exemplary vaccine production processes. Additionally, they can learn about the characteristics of further biopharmaceutical products and processes.
Responsible person: Prof. Dr. Jana Rödig
Examination method: Oral examination, 30 minutes
In general, the basics of project management will be covered, e.g.:
- What is a project?
- relevance of projects in companies
- What is project management? (time planning, cost planning, personnel planning)
- getting to know different project management tools e.g. (Gantt chart, network plans)
Responsible person: Vanessa Fehlig
Information about the program
- a university certificate
- credits (for a master's degree program)
- development of linguistic knowledge and job-relevant skills
- efficient and meaningful use of bridge time (e.g. until your master's degree program starts or whilst waiting for a visa)
1. certificate: €1,200 per semester
2. single modules / confirmation of participation:
- €400 for German as a Foreign Language
- €200 each for other module
Student's statement
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How to apply for or book a module:
Are you interested in our Online Bridging program? Apply quickly and easily online! Please note the following deadlines: March 15 for the summer semester and September 15 for the winter semester.
Documents you need for application:
- certificate of your first degree (bachelor)
- CV / resume
- copy of your ID or passport
If you are an international student, please use the uni-assist portal.
If you are already a student at Anhalt University, please use the SSC applicant portal / form for change of study program.
If you want to book a single module, contact grit.marschik@hs-anhalt.de for more information.
