MSc Molecular Biotechnology at Technical University of Munich

The master’s degree program in Molecular Biotechnology is devoted to the production and design of natural and artificial biomolecules, the central focus of “molecular” biotechnology. Classical biotechnology has mainly focused on the production process and related questions concerning technical processes (such as fermentation, separation etc.). In the age of genetic engineering and synthetic biology, however, it has become much simpler to optimize the biosynthetic performance of the cell itself. Taught at Weihenstephan (Freising) Garching Munich.

Faculty: TUM School of Life Sciences  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter Semester (October)  |  Location: München, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

The degree program is structured in modules. The required elective disciplines in the core modules provide the foundations and account for 40 credits. The modules cover biomolecules, cells, organisms, medicine and technology.

Career pathways

After completing their degree, graduates have the option to embark upon a doctoral degree or enter the biotechnology sector directly: Medicine – development of pharmaceuticals and therapeutics, further development of diagnostics and development work on the interfaces between disciplines, e.g. prosthetics, tissue substitutes Industrial biotechnology – development of new processes and materials (including from renewable resources) Agriculture – genetically modified plants and animals, modified microorganisms

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