Pharmaceutical Biotechnologyfull time

  • Master of Science

    Master
    Degree

  • 4 semesters

    Standard period of study (amount)

  • Jena

    Location

  • July 2025 (Germans and inhabitants)

    July 2025 (EU), July 2025 (Non-EU)

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study

Pharmaceutical Engineering

Focus

Pharmacology, Bioprocess Engineering, Bioprocess Control, Genetic Engineering, Molecular Cell Biology, Enzyme Technology, Bioinformatics, Biophysics, Bio Instruments

Target group

Bachelor and/or Diploma graduates with an academic degree in: - Biotechnology - Medical/Pharmaceutical Biotechnology - Bio-Processing Technology - Pharmaceutical Chemistry - or in a field of study in a related subject.

Annotation

Pharmaceutical biotechnology involves the use of biotechnological methods and processes in the context of medical applications. According to the colour of the blood, this branch of biotechnology is also called red biotechnology. The subject of pharmaceutical biotechnology is the use of the catalytic properties of biomolecules, cells and organisms, often optimised by genetic engineering methods, for the manufacture of pharmaceutical products and the development of diagnostic procedures. Based on the molecular and cellular mechanisms of the regulation of metabolic processes and their pathological changes in the development of diseases, therapeutically effective substances are sought and biotechnological processes for their production are developed. Pharmaceutical biotechnologists also play a key role in the development and biotechnological production of diagnostics and vaccines. They are also qualified to make a relevant contribution in the development of microarray techniques, biosensors, analytical techniques and diagnostic devices.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

Admission requirements (Link)

Admission requirements

Selection procedure/aptitude test - Bachelor's academic degree or Diploma degree, in particular in the fields of Biotechnology, Bioprocess Engineering, Medical Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Pharmaceutical and Chemical Engineering or Biopharmaceutical Technology - Basic knowledge of natural sciences and engineering - Knowledge of biochemistry, process analytics, genetic engineering, microbiology, cell biology, bioprocess engineering and bioprocess MSR technology Positive result in the internal selection procedure: - Overall grade of first certificate of academic degree - Publications, posters or scientific lectures – Letter of motivation - Professional training and experience in the field of Biotechnology - Additional subject-specific qualifications in the field of Biotechnology - Recommendations of the academic reviewers

Lecture period
  • 01.04.2025 - 12.07.2025
  • 13.10.2025 - 06.02.2026

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2025/2026)
  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    15.05.2025 - 15.07.2025

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    15.05.2025 - 15.07.2025

  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    15.05.2025 - 15.07.2025

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    15.05.2025 - 15.07.2025

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

DAAD - Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst - German Academic Exchange Service