The University has teamed up with Springer Nature academic publishing to offer a part-time distance-learning Master degree in Biotechnology (M.Sc.). The programme covers practical methods used in the field of biotechnology and the whole process chain of resource manufacture from the genetically engineered development of the cell and the cell cultivation (upstream processing) through to the processing of the biotechnology products (downstream processing).
Campus Fernstudium mit Praxisphasen an der Hochschule Esslingen
Period in semester5 Semester
Languages of instructionGerman
Tuition Fees 17.865 €
Application PeriodsWinter Semester: 15 July
Admission RequirementsUniversity degree in a relevant discipline and subsequent professional experience.
The skills taught in the programme enable students to systematically analyse and develop bio-processes and optimise their execution. The aim here is to sustainably improve production processes and thus not only increase efficiency but also significantly reduce costs. The molecular biotechnology specialisation covers the topics of “pharmaceutical biotechnology”, “biomedicine” and “immunotherapy and gene therapy”.
Your Career Opportunities
Graduates of the programme are particularly in demand for specialist and managerial positions in the following fields:
To be admitted to the Biotechnology distance learning programme you must meet the following requirements:
Since mathematics plays an important role in the biotechnology degree programme, we recommend that you check out your mathematical skills. You should already have the following mathematical knowledge at the beginning of the programme: How to solve quadratic and exponential equations | How to solve systems of linear equations | Fundamentals of differential and integral calculus and how to solve simple differential equations. Here you can find a detailed description of the mathematical knowledge required and a set of mathematical problems. To be able to successfully participate in the distance learning programme, you should be able to solve these tasks on your own before the start.
Please submit your application directly to our collaboration partner Springer Nature.
The programme is particularly suitable for graduates with a Bachelor or Diplom degree in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, technical biology, food technology or a comparable field who have been able to gain some initial professional experience in their specialist field during or after their undergraduate programme. The course builds on this professional experience in particular.
The curriculum is structured into 8 mandatory modules and 4 (out of 6) mandatory elective modules, which participants work through in their own time for 10-15 hours per week. The mandatory elective modules give participants the freedom to choose whether they would like to specialise in bioprocess engineering or molecular biotechnology. The course content is taught by means of portfolios which the students compile themselves, teaching videos produced by the instructors, and two-weekly online live tutorials.
Important fundamentals of biotechnology are taught primarily by way of lab. practicals in three phases of face-to-face teaching lasting four weeks in total at Esslingen University of Applied Sciences.
The programme format allows you to use your time efficiently and set priorities.
A higher qualification often increases your chances of a higher salary.
A postgraduate degree enhances your professional reputation and makes you a sought-after expert in your field.
Exchanges with fellow students from different professional fields expand your horizons and enhance your prospects.
A part-time degree programme helps you to plan and achieve your long-term professional and personal goals.
You can specialise further in a specific field of expertise and gain more in-depth knowledge.
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