Molecular Biotechnology
Overview
Contents of the subject Molecular Biotechnology
Ziel des Masterstudiengangs ist die vertiefte Vermittlung der im Bachelorstudiengang erworbenen Kenntnisse und Fähigkeiten zur Anwendung gängiger Techniken und Methoden der Biotechnologie auch in der Praxis unter besonderer Berücksichtigung der aktuellen wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnisse. Darüber hinaus werden die Studierenden verstärkt zu selbständiger Arbeit nach den wissenschaftlichen Grundsätzen der Biotechnologie angeleitet.
Das Profil des Studiengangs wird so umgesetzt, dass eine möglichst breite Ausbildung in der Biotechnologie mit weitgehenden Wahlmöglichkeiten angeboten wird. Dies bewirkt, dass alle Absolvent*innen ein relativ einheitliches Ausbildungsprofil in Biotechnologie besitzen, darüber hinaus aber jeder Absolvent und jede Absolventin ein eigenständiges Fächerprofil ausweisen kann. Dies sollte die Studierenden in der Konkurrenz um Arbeitsplätze unterstützen, indem sie für ein breites Spektrum an Einsatzgebieten in Frage kommen.
Das Masterstudium ist durch einen hohen Anteil an Praktika gekennzeichnet, damit die Absolvent*innen des Studiengangs die gängigen Techniken und Methoden der Biotechnologie auch in die Praxis umsetzen können. Dies ist wichtig, um die Promotionsfähigkeit der Absolvent*innen in einem großen Fächerspektrum sicherzustellen. Auch hier gilt, dass Studierende mit einer umfassenden Ausbildung sowohl in aktuellen molekulargenetisch/biochemischen Verfahren und Methoden als auch gründlichen Kenntnissen in der biotechnischen (Wirk-)Stoffproduktion, insbesondere in Verbindung mit der Zellkulturtechnik und Aufarbeitungsverfahren, in Zukunft verstärkt von der Industrie nachgefragt werden. Diesen Anforderungen will sich der Studiengang stellen.
What our students say
I’d already completed my Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biotechnology in Bielefeld, and I enjoyed it so much that I stayed on to do my Master’s. What I enjoyed most about the course were the numerous laboratory practicals, because they allowed me to put theory into practice. This helps you develop a much better understanding of the theoretical concepts. Bielefeld has very well-equipped laboratories at CeBiTech, which is what convinced me to move to Bielefeld specifically to study there.”
Sina, student
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Advantages of the subject Molecular Biotechnology at Bielefeld University
Career prospects
Pharmaceutical industry: Graduates often find employment in the pharmaceutical industry, where they can work in the research and development of medicines or in quality control.
Genetic engineering laboratories: Genetic engineering laboratories offer numerous opportunities, for example in the development of new genetic engineering techniques or in conducting experiments to investigate genetic aspects.
Medical research: A career in medical research opens up opportunities in the development and conduct of clinical trials, in which biotechnological solutions for the treatment of diseases are investigated.
Process engineering: Graduates can work in process engineering, where they are involved in the development and optimisation of biotechnological production processes.
Science journalism and consultancy: Roles in science journalism or in advising companies and institutions on biotechnological developments and innovations offer further career prospects in which graduates can put their knowledge to good use.
What are the access requirements?
Access to the Master programme is granted to those who can provide evidence that they have a first university degree which has a standard period of study of at least six semesters, qualifies for exercising a profession and is in accordance with the subject-specific regulations.
In any case, please read the specific Admission requirements for this Masters programme in the Subject-specific regulations (PDF).
Degrees from accredited Bachelor programmes at German ‘Berufsakademien’ are equivalent to Bachelor degrees from universities.
Applicants with a university degree obtained abroad are granted access provided that the degree they have acquired is deemed sufficient for this purpose and they can provide evidence of the required language skills.
Further information on the application process for prospective international students and the language requirements.
Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.
What formalities are important?
Course start
Studies can be commenced only in winter semester.
Length and scope of studies
The standard period of studies is 4 semesters. Information on studying part time.
The studies Molecular Biotechnology comprise 120 credit points.
Application, admission, and enrolment
The study places for this degree programme are subject to local admission restrictions (numerus clausus). You need to apply within the currently applicable application deadlines.
As soon as you receive a positive response in the application and status portal (notice of access from the faculty) and receive your admission notice from the Student Office, you can submit your application for enrolment within the set deadline.
Step by step to a Master programme with NC
Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.
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.
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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