Course structure:
Semester 1 Modules:
• Cell Biology and Microbiology
• Fundamentals of Chemistry
• Basics of Physics I
• Mathematics
• International Project Management
• Basics of Economic Sciences and Law
Semester 2 Modules:
• Genetics and Molecular Biology
• Applied Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Bioengineering Physics II
• Applied Microbiology
• Applied Mathematics
Semester 3 Modules:
• Physical Chemistry
• Instrumental Analytics
• Measurement and Control Engineering
• Process Engineering
• Current Topics in Biology
• Data Analysis and Applied Statistics
Semester 4 Modules:
• Bioprocess Engineering
• Enzyme Engineering
• Project
• Bioinformatics
• Elective modules 1
Semester 5 Modules:
• Downstream Processing
• Industrial Biotechnology
• Integrated Management Systems and Quality Management
• Elective Modules 2
Semester 6 Modules:
Internship or study abroad (mind. 20 weeks)
Semester 7 Modules:
• Academic Methods and Principles
• Elective Modules 3
• Bachelor Thesis
• Colloquium
Elective Modules 1:
• Technical Enzymology and Biocatalysts
• Agricultural Biotechnology and Biofuels
• Nanobiotechnology
• Fluid Mechanics and Systems Dynamics
• Module from any Bachelor Study Course of Faculty of Life Sciences at Rhine-Waal University of
Applied Sciences
Elective Modules 2:
• Metabolic Engineering
• Biological Physics
• Environmental Biotechnology and Microalgae
• Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Immunology
• Biopolymers
• Module from any Bachelor Study Course of Faculty of Life Sciences at Rhine-Waal University of
Applied Sciences
Elective Modules 3:
• Project reg. Academic Principles and Methodism Preparation of Bachelor Thesis
• Language Course
• Module from Catalogue 1 and 2 of study program
• Module from any Bachelor Study Course at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences
Perspectives & Job Prospects
Bioengineering B.Sc. prepares graduates for a variety of career paths in different sectors within the chemical, pharmaceutical or biotechnological industries, but also for careers in researches well. Bioengineers are typically found in government agencies, agrotechnology, the food industry, the environmental industry or in waste management. Depending on your branch and specialization, you can look for wardite many interesting roles and activities: managing industrial production processes, contributing to R&D of new chemical production processes, or performing analyses and evaluating the findings.
Language knowledge required
English level B2 (with internationally recognized certificate)