MSc Life Science Engineering (LSE) at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)

Programme overview

The Master’s degree program in Biotechnology deals with the application of state-of-the-art technologies for biological systems and processes. The focus is on the development of innovative solutions for the fields of medicine, environmental and food technology. As a graduate of this program, you will have a broad knowledge of biochemistry, biotechnology, biophysics and process engineering.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering | Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) | Study mode: full-time; German- and English-taught (german and english); part-time option | Intake: Summer semester, Winter semester | Location: Erlangen, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

The master’s degree program includes specialization modules, compulsory elective and elective modules, a three-week project development course, a twelve-week industrial internship and the six-month Master’s thesis. Individual orientation also allows students to choose seven compulsory elective modules from a board catalog of current, research-oriented topics.

Career pathways

in public or private research institutes (project management, basic research).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission: Master: Qualification assessment. Application deadline: Winter semester: 15.07.; Summer semester: 15.01.. Requirements: Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in biotechnology with a grade of 2.5 or better, or with an average grade of 3.0 or better in the modules of at least four core subjects (see the examination regulations) qualify for admission to the Master’s degree program in Biotechnology. Applicants with a degree that is not fully equivalent or/and with a final grade worse than 2.5 can only be admitted to the Master’s degree program if they pass the oral admission examination. The Master’s Admissions Committee decides on the suitability of an applicant for the Master’s degree program. In addition, proof of proficiency in both German and English at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages must be submitted. Consecutive degree program /Subject-specific Bachelor’s degree Biotechnology (former Life Science Engineering) Related Bachelor’s degree/admission to Master’s degree pro Language: German and English: B2 German language skills for international applicants: Knowledge of German and English required

Intake: Summer semester, Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.campo.fau.de/qisserver/pages/cs/sys/portal/hisinoneStartPage.faces?sessionlanguage=en&page=Applicants

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