Program overview This is a three-semester, English-taught master's program that builds advanced expertise across the biopharmaceutical life‑sciences. Course work covers engineering and processing of biopharmaceuticals, analytical and cell‑based methods, and applied topics in pharmaceutical technology. The degree concludes with an independent Master's thesis that integrates the taught material with a research or development project.
Core study areas The curriculum is organised into ten modules and a thesis, covering:
Important note about ECTS and provisional enrolment Applicants holding a Bachelor’s degree with 180 ECTS must acquire an additional 30 ECTS during the programme’s first semester. The faculty specifies which courses are required to make up these credits. Such applicants receive provisional enrolment for one semester; at the end of that semester the faculty notifies the Student Registrar’s Office whether the missing 30 ECTS have been completed. Students who have successfully obtained the required credits may continue their studies.
Admission-related points (concise)
The full module list and detailed course content for this MSc are contained in the programme’s module handbook. Please open the linked PDF to access the definitive descriptions of individual units, their syllabuses and any associated learning outcomes.
The handbook is the authoritative source for curriculum structure: it will show which modules are compulsory or elective, how the programme is sequenced across semesters, and the official module descriptions that define what you will study. For international applicants and enrolled students, the handbook is the best place to verify exact teaching and assessment arrangements, project/thesis requirements, and any laboratory or placement components.
Key modules and learning outcomes are presented in the handbook itself. There you will find the programme’s core and optional modules, plus the stated learning outcomes that explain the knowledge, practical skills and competencies you should have by the end of each course unit and by graduation (for example: understanding of advanced concepts in pharmaceutical biotechnology, laboratory proficiency, research and critical-analysis skills, and the ability to design and carry out an independent research project).
What to check in the module handbook (quick checklist)
Admission overview
This Master's programme requires an undergraduate degree with substantial engineering content in biotechnology. Non-EU applicants must submit GRE scores, and anyone whose first language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency (see the programme’s language requirements). If you completed your school education outside Germany, your documents must be checked by uni-assist before you apply.
If your Bachelor's degree carries only 180 credit points (CP), you will need to make up the shortfall so the programme entry requirement of 210 CP is met. That can be done either by completing an additional internship semester or by taking a one-semester Propädeutikum made up of courses from the Biotechnology Bachelor’s programme (note: the Propädeutikum is taught in German). The examination chair determines which of the two options you must complete after you have been admitted.
Key admission requirements (bullet points)
For more details on admission rules and steps, see: https://bit.ly/325lL7Q
Winter Semester (International)
15 July 2026
Summer Semester (International)
15 January 2027
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
15 July 2026
Summer Semester (EU/EEA)
15 January 2027
Graduates are prepared for roles in the biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical industries, including process development (upstream/downstream), biomanufacturing, quality control/assurance, analytical development, and regulatory affairs. The programme’s focus on biopharmaceutical engineering, purification techniques and bioanalytics supports technical positions in production, R&D and validation.
Completing the Master’s thesis in industry or research institutes strengthens employability and industry connections. Graduates may also pursue doctoral research in biotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences or related fields. Note that basic German (A2) is required on application and lab communication is often in German, which can affect roles that require strong German language skills.