Molecular Biotechnology Bachelor with One Core Subject (Academic)

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Degree: Bachelor of Science
Duration: 6 semesters
Course Start: Winter semester
Restrictions: With NC 1
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Contents of the subject Molecular Biotechnology

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Interdisciplinary education
The Bachelor's degree programme in Molecular Biotechnology offers a sound interdisciplinary education that combines knowledge in biology, chemistry and technology. This comprehensive approach enables students to understand complex biological processes and develop innovative solutions.

Practice-orientated training
The degree programme includes a high proportion of practical modules and laboratory practicals, which help students to apply their theoretical knowledge to real-life applications. This practical experience is crucial for later appointments.

Research and development
The degree programme is closely linked to current research topics and enables students to participate in innovative projects in medical and biotechnological research. This promotes their ability to work scientifically and think critically.

High demand on the labour market
The programme meets the requirements of the pharmaceutical and chemical industries, where the demand for interdisciplinary specialists is constantly growing. Graduates are therefore well prepared for the labour market.

Individual profile development
Students have the opportunity to set individual specialisations, for example in bioprocess technology or molecular diagnostics. This flexibility in the design of the degree programme allows students to pursue their interests and strengths.
The degree programme opens up a wide range of career prospects in various fields, for example:

Pharmaceutical industry: Graduates find employment in the pharmaceutical industry, where they can contribute to the development of new medicines and therapies. Their knowledge of molecular biotechnology is particularly sought after here.

Medical research: Career opportunities exist in medical research, where specialists are involved in clinical trials or basic research and contribute to improving treatment methods.

Biotechnology companies: These qualifications open up opportunities in biotechnology companies, where graduates work on the development of new biotechnological processes and products.

Science journalism: A career in science journalism is also a possibility, where graduates can use their specialist knowledge to report on current developments and research findings in biotechnology.

Consultancy and project management: Roles in consultancy or project management offer further career prospects, enabling graduates to support companies in implementing new technologies and optimising processes.

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.

Course start

Studies can be commenced only in winter semester.

Length and scope of studies

The standard period of studies is 6 semesters. Information on studying part time.

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.

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. If you accept an admission offer during this procedure, you can submit your application for enrolment within the set deadline.

Step by step trough the DoSV application process

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

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

Application deadline reminder

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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.

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The information on admission restrictions / numerus clausus (NC) refers to applications for the winter semester 2026/27 and summer semester 2027.
Information on NC values from previous years
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