MSc Biofabrikation at University of Würzburg

Interdisciplinary Master of Science focused on additive manufacturing techniques such as 3D printing for biotechnology and medical applications. The programme provides science-oriented lectures and practical training in 3D printing technologies, with research projects embedded in partner groups; teaching in Würzburg is largely in German.

Faculty: Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy  |  Department: Chemistry and Pharmacy; programme lead Prof. Jürgen Groll  |  Duration: 4 semesters; 120 ECTS  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Study mode: full-time; international programme  |  Location: Würzburg, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

Semester 1 (5 ECTS courses): compulsory Polymers II, Biofabrication, Physical Chemistry of Supramolecular Structures and Fundamentals of Tissue Engineering and Quality Management, plus two electives such as Carrier Materials for Medical Active Substances, Fundamentals of Supramolecular Chemistry, Polymer Materials 1 or Microsystems for Biological and Medical Applications. Semesters 2 and 3: BioFab research internships of 30 ECTS each; semester 4: Master's thesis (25 ECTS, six months) and final colloquium (5 ECTS).

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for academic or industrial careers in biofabrication and 3D-printing technologies, and can continue to a doctorate in chemistry or another subject.

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