Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering in Agriculture and Food Industries
Osnabrück, Germany
DURATION
6 Semesters
LANGUAGES
German
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Jun 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 330 / per semester
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
The use of biological systems (microorganisms, plants, animals) as renewable resources is indispensable in agriculture and the food industries. The focus here is on generating biomass and its material and energetic utilization through conditioning and conversion processes.
For these tasks, a growing number of professionals, equipped with in-depth expertise in both natural and engineering sciences, are required.
The degree program Bioengineering in Agriculture and Food Industries qualifies you for this sector-specific interface position along the entire value chain in agricultural production and the food industry.
The Degree Program at a Glance
- Degree: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
- Start: Winter semester
- Placement test: Mathematics pre-course recommended
- Standard period of study: 6 semesters
- Language: German
- Type of Study: Full-time undergraduate degree program
- Location: Osnabrück – Haste and Westerberg
- Admission restriction: No
Admissions
Curriculum
The practice-oriented degree program is offered jointly by the agricultural and engineering faculties.
In the first three semesters, the focus is on the basics of natural science and process technologies as well as economic aspects.
From the fourth semester, you choose one of two specializations: Biomass Utilization, concentrating on the production and utilization of biomass as reusable material, or Process Plants which deal with the application and design of bioprocessing plants.
Depending on your interests and preferences, you may put special emphasis on individual subjects by selecting from a list of electives.
In every semester, block weeks are organized giving room for special activities, such as excursions or conferences, outside the normal course of studies.
Through project work (in the fourth and fifth semesters) and an internship project in the last semester you are prepared, step by step, for everyday professional life.
Semester 1
- General Biology and Genetics
- Chemistry for Bioengineering
- Mathematics for Bioengineering
- Microbiology
- Physical Dimensions in Nature and Technology
- Scientific Working Techniques
Semester 2
- Applied Statistics in Bioengineering
- Basics of Biochemistry
- Principles of Bioengineering
- Production System Plant
- Production System Animal
- Processing Principles and Plants
Semester 3
- Biomass Conversion
- Biotechnology and Enzyme Technology
- Biochemical Engineering and Downstream Processing
- Introduction to Business Economics
- Industrial Production
- Quality Management and Environmental Law
Semester 4
- Conception of Projects
Specialization: Biomass Utilization (there are three modules to select)
- Aquaculture
- Introduction to Plant Breeding
- Food Biotechnology
- Molecular Biological Analytics
- Livestock Biotechnology
- Material and Energetic Utilization of Renewable Resources
or Specialization: Process Plants (there are three modules to select)
- Applied Thermodynamics
- Fluid Mechanics
- Measuring, Regulating, and Evaluating in Bioengineering
- Sustainable Energy Technologies and Storage
- Plant Design / EMC
- Product Purification
Electives (there are two modules to select)
- Strength of Materials
- Basics of Project Management
- Basics of Materials Technology
- Engineering of Devices
- Optimization of the Manufacturing Process
- Agricultural and Biotechnological Process Engineering and Valuation
- Product Knowledge and Quality Management of Animal Products
- Pumps and Compressors
- Thermodynamics
- Environmental Chemistry and Analytics
Semester 5
- Realization of Projects
Specialization: Biomass Utilization (there are two modules to select)
- Functional Ingredients
- Molecular Biological Analytics
- Photo Bio Reactors, Phytotrons, and Cell Culture Systems
- Specials Biomass-Production Systems
or Specialization: Process Plants (there are two modules to select)
- Food Processing Technologies
- Measuring, Regulating, and Evaluating in Bioengineering
- Sustainability for Engineers
- Water and Air Purification
Electives (there are three modules to select)
- Advanced Food Processing Technologies
- Applied Plant Breeding and Seed Production
- Strength of Materials
- Principles of Phytopathology
- Basics of Project Management
- Engineering of Devices
- Food Science and Law
- Product Management
- Reproduction and Breeding of Livestock
- Special Food Technologies
- Statics
- Thermodynamics
- Animal Nutrition and Feed
- Environmental Chemistry and Analytics
Semester 6
- Internship Project
- Bachelor Thesis
Program Outcome
Graduates of the study program
- Have thorough knowledge of biologically oriented technological aspects of production and treatment processes in the agro-food industry
- Can handle applied scientific problems in their field by applying and adapting scientifically established approaches
- Are competent in the assessment, presentation, and target-group-based communication of sustainable technical solutions
- Are experts in system-based networking solutions with excellent language skills (English)
Program Admission Requirements
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