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Admission Criteria
To be eligible for admission to the full-time Master's program in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (M.Sc.) at Hochschule Fresenius, you must meet the following admission requirements:
Bachelor's Degree
You must hold a Bachelor's degree in a chemistry- or biology-related field of study, such as pharmacy, chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or biotechnology, with at least 180 credit points.
Language Proficiency
As the program is conducted entirely in English, you must also have English language skills at Level B2 or higher of the European Framework of Reference for Languages.
International Students
If you come from a country outside the European Union or the European Economic Area, it’s important to note that you’ll usually require a visa to study in Germany. The visa application process can take several months, so we recommend that you begin the process as early as possible.
Program Details
The Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Master's program offered by Hochschule Fresenius is designed to equip you with comprehensive knowledge and skills essential for a career in the pharmaceutical biotechnology industry.
Firstly, you’ll gain a solid understanding of the pharmaceutical industry through courses on the pharmaceutical industry or manufacturing practices, and will learn how to work with technical equipment. You’ll also gain an in-depth understanding of the manufacturing process of pharmaceuticals.
Secondly, the program will provide you with practical skills and knowledge of scientific methods, including biopharmaceutical analysis techniques. You’ll also learn about pharmacology and toxicology of biopharmaceuticals, and how to apply data science methods in this field.
Lastly, the program includes management courses to develop your leadership skills, such as project management, and professional communication and presentation.
Career Prospects
Biopharmaceuticals are playing an increasingly significant role in the fight against diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and multiple sclerosis. The development of mRNA vaccines to combat the COVID-19 pandemic by biotech firms further exemplifies the important role of pharmaceutical biotech professionals.
In terms of career prospects, obtaining a Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (M.Sc.) will provide you with highly sought-after skills in the emerging pharmaceutical industry 4.0. You'll have access to a diverse range of career paths, including roles in
- biopharmaceutical production
- bioanalytical labs
- regulatory affairs
- quality management
- product management
- engineering consulting firms
As a graduate of this pharmaceutical master's program, you’ll also be well-prepared to work in an international context.
Program Structure
This Master’s program is designed to provide you with an in-depth education in all relevant skills for a career in the field of pharmaceutical biotechnology. In order to achieve this, your classes will focus on three main areas spread over four semesters.
Coursework includes:
Pharmaceutical industry
- Introduction to the pharmaceutical industry
- Sterile process and plant engineering
- Good manufacturing practice
- Upstream processing and bioseparation
- Downstream processing
- Qualification of technical equipment
- Pharmaceutical process validation
Scientific methods
- Biopharmaceutical analysis (e.g. ELISA, chromatography, mass spectrometry)
- Pharmacology and toxicology of biopharmaceuticals
- Laboratory work
- Data science for pharmaceutical biotechnology
- Biochemical process engineering
Management
- Project management
- Lean management and six sigma
- Professional communication and presentation
Since this program has a practical approach, you’ll have ample opportunities to engage in hands-on work in our state-of-the-art laboratories.
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