Molecular and Applied Biotechnology B.Sc. at RWTH Aachen University

Programme overview

How can we harness microorganisms to build a more sustainable future? What biological processes can lead us to cleaner energy or groundbreaking medicines? At RWTH Aachen University, the Molecular and Applied Biotechnology program brings together the natural sciences, engineering, and computer science to develop solutions for today’s most pressing global challenges—and you can help shape that future.

Faculty: Department of Biology in the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences | Duration: 6 semesters (3 years) | Study mode: full-time; German-taught | Intake: Winter Semester | Location: Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Career pathways

A bachelor’s degree in Molecular and Applied Biotechnology opens doors to a wide range of exciting careers. As a biotechnologist, you’ll blend biology, chemistry, and engineering to develop innovative technologies for medicine, industry, agriculture, and environmental sustainability.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Abitur or equivalent HZB. General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur), subject specific university entrance qualification, or an equally recognized university entrance qualification (HZB). Admission to first semester: restricted (NC for WS 2026).

Intake: Winter Semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/studium/Vor-dem-Studium/~egg/Bewerbung-um-einen-Studienplatz/lidx/1/

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