About course

Prerequisites:

●      Entrance qualifications for a German Fachhochschule (University of Applied Sciences), for university or a foreign university entrance qualification.

●      These certificates must be acknowledged as equivalent by competent authorities.

●      Foreign applicants must show proficiency in English (TOEFL IBT: score of 79 or higher, IELTS: score of 6.0or higher).

●      The original TOEFL score report has to be sent by ETS, our institution code is 7977. - English language certificates are valid for two years from the date           of issue.

Programme content

Our students conduct their study and research in modern laboratories in the field of fluorescence-based flow cytometry (FACS), the PCR application and the antibody-based verification procedures (ELISA). The Applied Biology degree (BSc) focuses on modern subjects and techniques of biomedicine, such as genetic engineering, molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, microbiology and clinical research. The practical training is an important component of the study programme. Students work with modern equipment similar to that used in everyday biomedical research. The equipment includes fluorescence microscopes, a PCR device, FACS machine and patch clamp workstations. Small group sizes and a harmonious student-teacher relationship form the basis for a pleasant learning and working atmosphere. For us, an international outlook is important. We nurture cooperative ventures with partner universities all over the world, where you can complete one or more semesters abroad.

Course structure

1st Semester Modules:

Mathematics

Laboratory Skills

Computing Sciences

Cell Biology General Chemistry

Languages 1

2nd Semester Modules:

Physics

Statistics

Microbiology

Human Biology and Histology

Organic Chemistry

Languages 2

3rd Semester Modules:

Instrumental Analysis

Medical Microbiology

Molecular Genetics

Physiology

Measuring Techniques

4th Semester Modules:

Biochemistry

Bioinformatics

Quality Assurance

Immunology

Elective Courses A 1& A 2:

Students are able to choose between the two different courses

Applied Clinical Research A1 & A2

Biotechnology A1& A2 (each 0L/3E/0P), each 3 ECTS, in sum 6 ECTS

Cell Culture

5th Semester Modules: 

Genetic Engineering

Structural Biology

Developmental Biology

Elective CoursesB1 & B2*

Elective Course C*

(* Elective Courses B1, B2* and C: Students are able to choose between different courses offered at the beginning of the semester).

6th Semester Modules:

3 months Practical Training

Thesis and Thesis Defence

Perspective & Job Prospects

Our programme, which has a solid science foundation and a practical orientation, opens up a wide range of career opportunities in biology-oriented industries and administration, in business and in biomedical and pharmaceutical research and development. Building on the bachelor’s degree, the University offers the English language master's degree in Biomedical Science (MSc).

Language knowledge required

All teaching is conducted in English.

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