Molecular Biotechnology Bachelor with One Core Subject (Academic)

FsB vom 01.07.2022 mit Berichtigung vom 01.09.2022

Overview

Bachelor of Science

6 semesters

Winter semester

The degree programme Molecular Biotechnology at Bielefeld University is an interdisciplinary course with specialisations in the natural sciences. It is completed with a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.). During the first semesters, a solid knowledge is built up in the STEM subjects of chemistry, biology, physics, computer science and mathematics. Simultanously, the basics of biotechnology are taught. The programme focuses on bioprocess technology as well as molecular biology and (bio)informatics. The degree programme is characterised by a high proportion of practical events in the laboratory so that graduates receive a broad basis for further studies and are able to put the common technologies and methods of biotechnology into practice. As preparation for professional life, the programme is geared towards the requirements of the pharmaceutical and chemical industries and provides the necessary qualifications, such as

- Professional collaboration in the development of new processes and methods
- Carrying out development work
- Monitoring work processes in the technical centre with special requirements
- Carrying out, monitoring and analysing experimental tasks
- Visualisation and presentation of process or test results

The courses

You will find the programme of lectures for this course in the eKVV.

An overview of the introductory and information events is provided by the central student counselling services.

Formalities / Important information

Course start

Studies can be commenced only in winter semester.

Length and scope of studies

The standard period of studies is 6 semesters.

The studies Bachelor with One Core Subject (Academic) Molecular Biotechnology comprise 180 credit points.

Find out about the academic structure model and note the rules regarding the individual supplementary area.

Access requirements

Access to the Bachelor programme is granted to those who have a university entrance qualification suitable for Germany (e. g. German ‘Abitur’).

Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.

Likewise, special conditions apply to those qualified in vocational education and training.

Application, admission and enrolment ¹

The study places are subject to admission restrictions (numerus clausus). You need to register online with the German Stiftung für Hochschulzulassung (Foundation for University Admission) (hochschulstart.de) and then apply to Bielefeld University within the currently applicable application deadlines.
Places are allocated in the so-called German ‘Dialogorientiertes Serviceverfahren (DoSV)’ (dialogue-oriented service procedure) and is carried out in several steps. You can find more detailed information and important tips on the dialogue-oriented service procedure on the pages of the Student Office. If you accept an admission offer during this procedure, you can submit your application for enrolment within the set deadline. If you are already enrolled at Bielefeld University, you need to apply for a change of degree programme. After the deadline expires, your admission will be invalid.
You can find more detailed information on the application process as well as information on the enrolment procedure on the pages of the Student Office.
To the application portal

Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.

Likewise, special conditions apply to those qualified in vocational education and training.

Further links

Internet pages of the subject Molecular Biotechnology

Internet pages of the responsible institution(s):

Faculty of Technology with the courses offered

Legend

1: Die Angaben zu Zulassungsbeschränkungen / Numerus clausus beziehen sich auf die Bewerbung zum Wintersemester 2024/25 und Sommersemester 2025. Informationen zu NC Werten aus früheren Jahren finden Sie auf dieser Seite.
academic: "technical" degree programme; no option for teaching profession available here.