Biotechnology (M.Sc.)

Biotechnology (M.Sc.)

Modern biotechnology and its interdisciplinary subject areas are key technologies of the 21st century. The research-oriented internatiuonal master's degree program in Biotechnology allows for a post-bachelor’s specialized training in cell biology, microbiology, bioanalytics and Laboratory Diagnostics. In addition to solid theoretical training incorporating the most up-to-date scientific knowledge, the master's degree programme offers an exceptionally high proportion of practical training in modern laboratory methods. Within small project groups students learn to carry out scientific experiments and how to document and present them. The programme is internationally oriented and all courses are given in English. After their master’s thesis, which is carried out in national and international research institutions or enterprises, students are qualified to pursue doctoral studies.

Aims and Scope of the Programme

The three or four semester international master's programme in Biotechnology is an intensive, laboratory based, research oriented training program which follows a bachelor's programme in Biotechnology of seven or six semesters. The master's programme starts every year in the summer semester (for the programme with a regular duration of 3 semesters) or winter semester (for the programme with a regular duration of 4 semesters).

To provide our students with a broad theoretical background and extensive practical traning, lectures and lab courses are offered in the following disciplines:

• Cell Biology
  
• Microbiology
  
• Bioanalytics
  
• Laboratory Diagnostics
  

A maximum of eight study places will be offered in each discipline. Prospective students have to choose one discipline after their admission. Places will be allocated according to this decision if there are enough study places available in a discipline. In case there are more prospective students for a discipline than places available, places will be allocated according to the best rank in the admission procedure.

Our master's programme is focused on achieving practical competencies, educating autonomous self-confident graduates.

To assure individual training on high standard, special emphasis is put on individual training in small groups. Therefore the number of participants is limited. All lectures, seminars and laboratory courses are taught in English.

After two or three semesters of intensive training, students complete the program with an five-months thesis project leading to the degree Master of Science.

The thesis project involves experimental work under the supervision of a faculty member of the master program. This work can also be done outside the university, i.e. in research institutes or companies.

The master's programme Biotechnology is conducted in Senftenberg.

Professional Fields of Activity

• Managerial roles in international research institutes or in the life sciences industry (biotechnology, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries)
  
• Work in production and quality management, in commercial laboratories or in regulatory authorities (e.g. Medicine Agency, Genetic Engineering authority)
  
• Customer Support Manager/’Scientific Support Specialist’ in the life science industry
  
  

Admissions Requirements

• at least a bachelor's degree in the subject area or an equivalent degree with
  
  • 210 ECTS credits (for the master's programme with a regular duration of 3 semesters – programme start only in the summer semester) or
    
  • 180 ECTS credits (for the master's programme with a regular duration of 4 semesters – programme start only in the winter semester)
    
• at least 70 ECTS credits or 60 semester hours (SWS) of biological, biomedical, biochemical or biophysical subjects
  
• proof of practical laboratory work of at least 18 weeks (e.g. during the thesis)
  
• certificate of proficiency in English (only valid certificates are recognised, we don't accept "medium of instruction certificates" and any kind of expired tests)

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