Link switches to other language version

Ansbach

Applied Biotechnology Ansbach University of Applied Sciences

Degree
Master's
Language of instruction
English
International support
Buddy programme Welcome event

First impressions

Location

Ansbach

Intake

Winter semester

Duration

3 semesters

Study structure

Full-time

Mode of study

Fully on-site

Tuition fees per semester

Varied

Application deadline

30 April to 31 May

General information

About the course

Degree

Master of Science

Course location

Ansbach

Language of instruction

English

Languages

Courses are held in English (100%).

Description

The Applied Biotechnology Master's programme combines profound knowledge of methods and professional expertise from biotechnology with skills in the areas of data analysis as well as research and quality management. Each semester classes of 30 ECTS are to 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.

Full-time / part-time

Full-time

Duration

3 semesters

Intake

Winter semester

Mode of study

Fully on-site

Application deadline

30 April to 31 May

Tuition fees per semester

Varied

Combined Master's degree / PhD programme

No

Joint degree / double degree programme

No

Further details

A Diploma supplement will be issued

Yes

International elements

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

Course-specific, integrated German language courses

Yes

Course-specific, integrated English language courses

Yes

Costs & requirements

Costs

Tuition fees per semester

Varied

Semester contribution

72 EUR per semester

Requirements

Academic admission 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, and related curricula.

Language requirements

Applicants have to prove sufficient knowledge of the English language and some basic knowledge of German.

As all classes are taught in English, fluency in this language is absolutely necessary and proof of level B2 is required. (Native English speakers are exempt from providing proof.)

The following certificates are accepted:

  • TOEFL score 85 or higher
  • University Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) Grade C
  • TOEIC listening/reading level 785, speaking level 160, writing level 150
  • IELTS 6.5 or higher
  • A grade of at least "good" in the technical English module or a comparable English module from a previous degree

If German is not your native language, proof of sufficient knowledge of the German language must also be provided.

The following certificates are accepted:

  • Deutsches Sprachdiplom DSD, Stufe 1 (Stufe GER A2/B1)
  • Goethe-Institut, Zertifikat der Niveaustufe A2
  • Test DaF, Niveaustufe TDN 3/4
  • DSH certificate, DSH-1

Application deadline

30 April to 31 May

Financing information

Funding opportunities within the institution

No

Additional support

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.

Support for international students and doctoral candidates

  • Buddy programme
  • Welcome event

Contact

Ansbach University of Applied Sciences

Faculty of Engineering

Prof Dr-Ing Anke Knoblauch
Residenzstraße 8
91522 Ansbach
Tel.: +49 9814877298

Get in touch

Prof Dr Sibylle Gaisser
Tel.: +49 9814877304

Get in touch

Loading scholarships...

Discover other scholarships

These scholarships might be available to this degree programme. Please select a country of origin first.