Life Science Innovation Albstadt-Sigmaringen University
- Degree
- Master's
- Language of instruction
- English
- International support
- Specialist counselling Visa matters Support with registration procedures
First impressions
- Location
Sigmaringen
- Intake
Winter and summer semester
- Duration
3 semesters
- Study structure
Full-time, Part-time (study alongside work)
- Mode of study
Less than 50% online
- Tuition fees per semester
Varied
- Application deadline
- 31 May for the winter semester
- 30 November for the summer semester
General information
About the course
Degree
Master of Science in Life Science Innovation
Course location
Sigmaringen
Language of instruction
English
Languages
English only
Description
Do you want to develop or improve products and processes in the life science industry? Life Science Innovation optimally prepares you for your dream job in product or process design. In this research-oriented Master's programme, you will acquire the necessary research qualifications in three semesters.
The world needs you: e.g. to develop new, environmentally-friendly packaging materials or to perform research on urgently needed food and pharmaceutical products. Study Life Science Innovation and be the right person to help test exciting products for the future. Last but not least, you will learn about the latest high-tech research programmes, how to formulate targeted research proposals and how to publish your own research results.
Full-time / part-time
Full-time, Part-time (study alongside work)
Duration
3 semesters
Intake
Winter and summer semester
Mode of study
Less than 50% online
Additional information on intake, duration and mode of study
We offer all modules in attendance. However, you can also study from home and will only need to be at the university a few times per week.
Application deadline
- 31 May for the winter semester
- 30 November for the summer semester
Tuition fees per semester
Varied
Additional information on tuition fees
Only non-EU citizens will be charged 1,500 EUR per semester.
Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
No
Joint degree / double degree programme
No
Further details
Course organisation
First Semester
- Business Development and Project Management
- Data Management and Digital Transition
- Elective Module
- Packaging Materials and Processes
- Innovation Management and Consumer Centricity
- Research Laboratory
Elective Modules:
- Hygienic Processing
- Building Information Management
- Modules from a related degree programme
Second Semester
- Sustainability
- Production Processes and Advanced Technologies
- Elective Module
- Standardisation and Regulation in Life Science Industry
- Planning of Research Proposals and Scientific Writing
- Innovation Project
Elective Module:
- Food Service Design and Management
- Life Science Logistics
Third Semester
- Master's thesis
A Diploma supplement will be issued
No
International elements
Integrated/optional study abroad unit(s)
Integrated/optional study abroad unit(s) outside Germany
Semester abroad (optional) at over 30 partner and host universities worldwide
Special promotion / funding of the programme
Other (e.g. state level)
Course-specific, integrated German language courses
No
Course-specific, integrated English language courses
No
Online learning
Pace of course
Mixed (e.g. fixed exam dates and duration, study content can be studied at any time)
Phase(s) of attendance in Germany
Yes, compulsory
Costs & requirements
Costs
Tuition fees per semester
1,500 EUR
Only non-EU citizens will be charged 1,500 EUR per semester.
Semester contribution
Approx. 150 EUR per semester
Requirements
Academic admission requirements
General requirements for applicants
- Above-average Bachelor's degree with 210 ECTS credit points (applicants with 180 ECTS credit points can acquire 30 ECTS credit points in an internship semester) in life sciences, industrial engineering or similar fields
Additional requirements for students with a Bachelor's degree from abroad: see website
Language requirements
English level B2 or higher
Application deadline
- 31 May for the winter semester
- 30 November for the summer semester
Financing information
Funding opportunities within the institution
No
Additional support
Career advisory services
Support for international students and doctoral candidates
- Specialist counselling
- Visa matters
- Support with registration procedures
General services and support for international students and doctoral candidates
Please contact Conny Bast for further information and questions (bast@hs-albsig.de).
Contact
Albstadt-Sigmaringen University
Life Sciences
Peter Graf
Anton-Günther-Straße 51
72488 Sigmaringen
Tel.: +49 75717328274