BSc Molecular Biotechnology at Technical University of Munich

The bachelor's program in Molecular Biotechnology is devoted to the production and construction of natural as well as artificial biomolecules. In addition, it combines the basics of natural science with content from biology, biochemistry, and biotechnology. Classical biotechnology has focused mainly on the production process and related questions concerning technical processes (such as fermentation, etc.). Taught at Weihenstephan (Freising) Garching.

Faculty: TUM School of Life Sciences  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter Semester (October)  |  Location: München, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

The six-semester TUM bachelor's degree program in Molecular Biotechnology generally commences every winter semester. The aim of the bachelor's degree program in Molecular Biotechnology is to provide undergraduate students with a specialized, fundamental education in molecular biology, biotechnology and biochemistry. The curriculum incorporates required modules totaling 150 credits that foster expert competencies in all three disciplines, as well as neighboring disciplines and the core natural sciences.

Career pathways

Upon completion of the bachelor's degree program in Molecular Biotechnology, their first professional qualification (Bachelor of Science) allows graduates to seek employment in industry. In addition to the large-scale pharmaceuticals and chemicals industries, for example, the biotechnology sector in particular can be considered a possible sphere of activity.

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