Biotechnology at MCI | The Entrepreneurial School®

The Biotechnology Master’s degree program at MCI is designed for motivated bio-scientists who seek to apply their knowledge in the development of new products. Assuming basic training in a relevant discipline, such as biotechnology or biology, the program provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to understand, revise, and optimize biotechnological processes, from the genetic foundations to the final product. Graduates of this Master’s degree program operate at the interface of engineering and science.

Biotechnology applies the principles and structures of nature to create new technological processes and products. With its enormous potential for growth and professional development, biotechnology is considered a key discipline of the 21st century. On the one hand, this is due to the advancement of biomedical research and, on the other hand, this is owed to the chemical industry, which gives rise to an increased need for more sustainable and efficient processes.

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Biotechnology at MCI | The Entrepreneurial School®: Career

In biotechnology, principles and structures to be found in the natural world are applied to technical processes and products. Graduates of the Master’s program in Biotechnology work at the interface of natural science and engineering. They make use of the methods of biochemistry, molecular biology and genetic engineering on the one hand and engineering science on the other. They have the competence to employ cell culture techniques,
operate bioreactors and develop biotechnology processes, to transfer procedures tested in the laboratory to fullscale engineering operations and to take general responsibility for the smooth running of production processes. In addition, they may be called upon to design and supervise bioprocess engineering facilities.

The Biotechnology Master’s program produces engineers with an ability to use their broad knowledge of bioscience and process engineering in an integrative way to design biotechnological processes from the genetic basis to the final product. They are qualified to work in biotechnological plant manufacturing and respective process development companies. They are familiar with the basics of bioscience, allowing them to specialize in biomedical topics.

Thanks to the breadth of their interdisciplinary training, graduates have a large variety of career options, with a focus on the following fields:
 

• Biomedical research and development
• Pharmaceuticals and diagnostics
• Chemicals
• Agriculture, fertilizer & fodder industries
• Apparatus & plant engineering for biotechnological applications
• Measuring, testing and analysis
• Environmental engineering
• Public infrastructure, associations and interest groups
• International co-operation and organizations
• Consulting, free-lancing

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Applications for admission are accepted on a rolling basis. The required documents are to be submitted online. Applicants are welcome to apply for multiple programs of study, as long as a plausible rationale is given. The final decision may be taken by the end of the application procedures.

Requirements

The requirements for admission to the Master’s degree program in Biotechnology include a relevant Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent post-secondary education.

The Master’s degree program is designed as a follow-up to the Bachelor’s degree program in Biotechnology & Food Engineering or related studies at the Bachelor’s level. Graduates of programs with a curriculum including a minimum number of relevant classes may also be admitted. This applies, in particular, to graduates of biology, pharmacy, and biochemistry courses. The relevance of courses is assessed by the respective head of department and studies, who also decides whether a degree can be recognized.
 

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Overview of Masters programmes - MCI | Die Unternehmerische Hochschule®

		Biotechnology
		Business Psychology & Management
		Entrepreneurship and Tourism
		Environmental, Process & Energy Engineering
		European Master in Health Economics & Management
		Food Technology & Nutrition
		Industrial Engineering & Management
		International Business & Law
		International Business & Management
		International Health & Social Management
		Management, Communication & IT
		Mechatronics - Smart Technologies
		Mechatronik - Automation, Robotics & AI
		Medical & Sports Technologies
		Social Work, Social Policy & Management
		LL.M. Digital Business & Tech Law
		MBA General Management
		MSc (CE) Management & Leadership
		MSc | DBA Double Degree Program

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