Fresenius University of Applied Sciences
Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (M.Sc.)Idstein, Germany
DEGREE TYPE
MSc
DURATION
4 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutics, chemistry, or biology? Now you want to expand your knowledge and get ready to take on specialists and management positions in the pharmaceutical industry? Our Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (M.Sc.) The master will be just the right fit for you!
Over four semesters, you’ll gain in-depth knowledge and valuable skills for the biopharmaceutical industry. This pharmaceutical study program covers the entire value chain: from molecular structures and properties to basic principles of good manufacturing practice (GMP) and regulatory affairs in the tightly controlled environment of the pharmaceutical industry.
The Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (M.Sc.) has two start dates each year, 1. March (Summer Semester) and 1. September (Winter Semester), and you are welcome to apply throughout the year.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
The Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (M.Sc.) Master covers various areas.
Study content
These include, amongst others:
Pharmaceutical industry
- Introduction to the pharmaceutical industry
- Sterile process and plant engineering
- Good manufacturing practice
- Upstream processing and bioseparation
- Downstream processing
- Qualification of technical equipment
- Pharmaceutical process validation
Scientific methods
- Biopharmaceutical analysis (e.g. ELISA, chromatography, mass spectrometry)
- Pharmacology and toxicology of biopharmaceuticals
- Laboratory work
- Data science for Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
- Biochemical process engineering
Management
- Project management
- Lean management and six sigma
- Professional communication and presentation
Naturally, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to work in our state-of-the-art laboratories.
Program Outcome
ECTS: 120 Credit Points
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
With a Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (M.Sc.), you’ll have skills highly sought after in the upcoming pharmaceutical industry 4.0. There’ll be a wide range of career options opening up for you, including positions in:
- the production of biopharmaceuticals,
- bioanalytical laboratories,
- regulatory affairs,
- quality management,
- product management,
- and in engineering consulting companies.
As a graduate of our pharmaceutical master, you’ll be well equipped to work in an international setting.