Industrial Biotechnology and Bioengineering SRH University

Technological and scientific advances are fundamentally changing the way industrial processes are designed, resources are used and innovations are developed. On the Industrial Biotechnology and Bioengineering Master’s programme, you will learn to combine biotechnological expertise with engineering methods to develop sustainable and innovative solutions for industrial applications.

First semester

• Genetic Engineering & Synthetic Biology
• Functional Genomics & Multi-Omics
• Upstream Processing & Fermentation
• Biologics & Advanced Therapies
• Bioanalytical Methods & Instrumentation

Second semester

• Downstream Processing & Scale-Up
• Pharmacology, Toxicology & Drug Discovery
• Microbial Biotechnology & Biosecurity
• AI, Machine Learning & Computational Biology
• Bio-Business, Entrepreneurship & IP

Third semester

• Project & Data Management
• Regulatory Affairs
• GLP/GMP & Quality Systems in Practice
• Thesis Proposal, Literature Review & Scientific Writing
• External internship

Fourth semester

• Master’s thesis — independent research project
• Master’s thesis — written thesis document
• Master’s thesis — oral defence

You will have an integrated internship in your third semester.

To apply for the Master's degree programme in Industrial Biotechnology and Bioengineering, you need:

• Bachelor's degree in biotechnology, life sciences, chemistry, engineering, medicine or a similar area of study
• Good knowledge of cell and molecular biology, chemistry, biochemistry, statistics
• English language proficiency at minimum B2 level or above
• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of motivation
• Copy of your identity card or passport

None

Approx. 950 to 1,000 EUR per month for personal expenses

Students may purchase a discounted semester ticket or a discounted "Deutschlandticket" for public transport.

Working as a non-EU citizen: In possession of a valid German residence permit for study purposes, you are allowed to work for up to 120 full days (full day = eight hours per day) or 240 half days (half day = four hours) during the calendar year. However, freelance work is not permitted. Internships that are mandatory for the successful completion of your studies at SRH do not count towards the above-named 120 full days.

Employment that is considered “student part-time work” ("studentische Nebentätigkeit", e.g. employment as a student worker at a university or in a university-related organisation or "Werkstudent" activities at companies that are related to your studies) can be done without any time restrictions.

There is a special scholarship available. The "Deutschlandstipendium" is a special scholarship programme supported by the German government and private companies. Find other scholarships that are relevant to your application here.

We offer individual career counselling services in our Career Development Centre. This is where you will find courses on how to prepare for job applications and interviews, covering techniques such as body language and voice training, as well as continued education offerings such as our business skills certificate. In addition, you can access job listings on the university website.

There is no on-campus housing available. However, we are happy to help you find a flat in Leipzig. 

We are the SRH University, part of the non-profit SRH Holding based in Heidelberg.

We offer state-accredited Bachelor's, Master's, and MBA programmes in English and German. Our curricula are built around the CORE Principle, emphasising hands-on, project-based learning in five-week blocks. Our programmes focus on management and logistics, engineering and architecture, computer and data science, hospitality and therapy, design and creative industries, and music and film.

With 17 campuses across Germany, we host a diverse student body from over 140 countries, contributing to our vibrant international atmosphere.

Our approach includes practical work experiences and professional networking opportunities, preparing students for successful global careers.

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