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Master's programme

Applied Biotechnology Ansbach University of Applied Sciences

Duration
3 semesters
Language of instruction
English
Tuition fees
Tuition varies
Next application deadline
31 May 2027 (winter semester)
Language level required
English: B2
German: A2

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Programme overview

Quick facts

Degree
MSc
Duration
3 semesters
Full-time / part-time
Full-time, Part-time (study alongside work)
Intake
Winter semester
Joint degree / double degree programme
No
A Diploma supplement will be issued
Yes
Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
No

Language of instruction

English

Courses are held in English (100%).

Programme description

The Applied Biotechnology Master's programme combines profound knowledge of methods and professional expertise in biotechnology with skills in the areas of data analysis as well as research and quality management. Each semester, classes amounting to 30 ECTS must be taken. The study programme is international and covers the following topics:

  • bioprocess engineering and protein purification
  • cell biology
  • food production
  • analytics
  • statistics
  • quality and research management
  • bioeconomy and technology assessment

Depending on your personal interests, three elective courses from the complete study programme of the university (i.e. business, engineering, natural sciences) supplement the curriculum in the summer semester. German language classes can be taken as an elective module. The Master's thesis completes your studies in the third semester.

Mode of study

  • Fully on-site

International elements in the curriculum

The curriculum of this study programme includes international elements that support global perspectives and cross-cultural learning:

  • Language training provided
  • Training in intercultural skills
  • Projects with partners in Germany and abroad

Application and admission

Application period(s)

Winter semester

Applicants from Applications begin Application deadline
All countries
1 May 2027
31 May 2027
Information on application periods

Academic admissions requirements

A university degree or an equivalent degree with professional qualification is required. The course has to be related in terms of subject-specific content to the Applied Biotechnology Master's programme. The following courses are considered to be content-related: biotechnology, biology with a basic process engineering expertise, chemistry with focus on molecular biology or microbiology AND basic process engineering knowledge, bioprocess engineering, bioeconomy with proven expertise and laboratory skills, food technology, and related curricula.

Language requirements

Please check all requirements directly with the respective higher education institution. Exceptions may apply. See our website for further details.

German language requirements

German: A2

Accepted certificates include
Certificates Minimum result
ÖSD Zertifikat
Total: A2
telc Deutsch
Total: telc Deutsch A2
Goethe-Zertifikat
Total: Goethe-Zertifikat A2

English language requirements

English: B2

Accepted certificates include
Certificates Minimum result
IELTS Academic
Total: 6.5 / 9

How to apply?

Website

Please check this website.

Click here

Costs and funding

Tuition fees per semester

Applicants from Tuition fee
Non-EU countries
1,000 EUR

Semester contribution

72 EUR per semester

Living & services

Support for international students

  • Welcome event
  • Buddy programme

https://www.hs-ansbach.de/en/info/welcome-center

Course-specific language courses available

  • English
  • German

Accommodation

You can find valuable information on finding accommodation on our website: https://www.hs-ansbach.de/en/service/living-in-ansbach/.

Choose the option "Halls of residence" to find the student residences located in Ansbach including links for application.

Choose the option "Private placement of flats" to see current flats available from private lessors.

Contact

Main contact

Faculty of Engineering

Name
Prof Dr-Ing Anke Knoblauch
Address
Residenzstraße 8, 91522 Ansbach
Email
E-mail

Additional contact

Name
Prof Dr Sibylle Gaisser
Email
E-mail

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