MSc Biotechnology at Technische Universität Braunschweig

Programme overview

Four-semester Master of Science in Biotechnology building directly on the Bachelor and focusing on current scientific questions.

Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences | Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) | Study mode: full-time; German-taught | Intake: Winter and summer semester | Location: Braunschweig, Niedersachsen, Germany

What you will study

Compulsory subjects in bioprocess kinetics, medical biotechnology, mechanical and thermal process engineering, methods of applied biotechnology and data science, with a main and a minor focus (applied molecular and cell biology, bioprocess technology, bioentrepreneurship from winter 2026/27).

Career pathways

Biotechnology is a growth industry with careers in pharmacy, biocatalytic chemical production, food industry, agriculture and environmental protection.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission-restricted (special admission requirements). A relevant Bachelor's degree and sufficient practical laboratory experience are required, including basic knowledge in at least six areas such as biochemistry, bioinformatics, microbiology and genetics (4 credits each).

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/bewerbung

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