Biotechnology studies: Overview of offers and providers

The following personal requirements are necessary for the Biotechnology Bachelor:

• Analytical-conceptual skills
• Precise working method
• Ability to develop, implement and control projects
• Interest in physical processes
• The joy of research

The UAS Biotechnology Master's degree program offers the following specializations:

• Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
• Applied Biosciences
• Molecular technologies

A biotechnologist UAS usually carries out the following activities.

• use naturally occurring or genetically modified microorganisms, cell cultures and enzymes to produce products such as insulin or baker's yeast
• develop and produce a wide range of active ingredients and pharmaceuticals
• evaluate various production processes through to drug formulation
• transfer the knowledge gained in the laboratory step by step to the requirements of industrial production
• are responsible for approval and quality management in production
• develop and optimize biotechnological processes with microorganisms, animal and human cells and transfer them from the laboratory to industrial production facilities
• master and use the process steps of "downstream processing", with which the biotechnologically produced raw products are converted into a marketable form
• Bioanalytics, biosafety, research and development
• assume important functions between the management and the technical and production staff

The Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology UAS degree program comprises at least 180 ECTS, which are required for graduation. The duration in which you achieve this is of secondary importance, usually double the standard period of study is specified as the upper limit. Please ask the relevant University of Applied Sciences directly.

The standard period of study to become a biotechnologist is six semesters for full-time study and eight to ten semesters for part-time study. This means that if you study full-time, you will need to obtain 28 to 32 ECTS credits to complete the course within three years, which corresponds to a workload of around 30 lessons per week and approximately one hour of preparation and revision time per lesson. A biotechnology degree course can therefore take different lengths of time.

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A high school diploma is required for a Biotechnology UAS course; for foreign diplomas, the Universities will provide information on admission options.

If a biotechnology-related apprenticeship qualification with Federal VET Diploma, for example in a medical, technical, pharmaceutical, biological or chemical profession, direct admission to the course is usually granted.

In the case of another Federal VET Diploma, at least one year of work experience in the field of biotechnology is required.

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The Biotechnology degree program at a University of Applied Sciences includes the following subjects:

• Biology
• Microbiology
• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Computer science
• Physics Technology and Communication
• Biochemistry
• Analytical chemistry
• Bioanalytics
• Pharmacology and toxicology
• Cell culture technology
• Cell biology
• Bioprocess, measurement and automation technology
• Molecular, cell, bioprocess and environmental technology
• Cell culture technology
• Pharmaceutical Technology

No, there is currently no pure biotechnology distance learning course. This is because it is difficult to learn all the course content on your own at home.

According to the biotechnology job exchange, you can work as a biotechnologist UAS at the following locations:

• in biotechnology
• in the pharmaceutical sector
• in the food industry
• in the chemical, cosmetics and environmental sectors

They take on a variety of tasks and projects in the fields of engineering, plant construction, product and project management, production planning and coordination, fermentation, molecular and cell biology, quality management, environmental protection, research and development. The prospects on the job market are good. The employment opportunities in this field are very good and varied.

There is currently no pure bioprocess engineering course. However, there are modules within a degree course focusing on "Bioprocess Development and Bioengineering". Here, students learn the most important process engineering working methods and basic operations in the process industry. They are familiar with the characterization of coarsely dispersed systems, mechanical separation and comminution processes, the mechanical combination of materials and the fundamentals of heat and mass transfer processes and can apply or transfer this knowledge correctly in the selection, evaluation and design of process engineering equipment, plants and processes in biotechnology. This also includes a practical course in bioprocess engineering.

After completing a biotechnology UAS degree, a wide range of interesting career opportunities are open to you, for example in the cosmetics industry and research institutions, in hospitals and the pharmaceutical industry, in bioanalytical laboratories, engineering companies, at environmental agencies, in consulting, service and planning companies, at equipment manufacturers and suppliers of diagnostic and laboratory equipment as well as at regulatory and licensing authorities. The biotechnology job prospects are therefore very diverse.

During a Biotechnology UAS degree program, you will complete a variety of internships so that you receive comprehensive practical training. You will complete an internship in the following subject areas: Microbiology; Chemistry; Physics; Computer Science; Measurement and Automation Technology; Bioprocess Engineering; Bioprocess Technology; Protein Purification; Biochemistry; Analytical Chemistry, Cell Culture Technology; Molecular Biology; Cell Biology; Bioprocess Informatics; Project Planning; Bioprocess Technology; Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Technology.