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7/15/2026Classical biotechnology has focused mainly on the production process and related questions concerning technical processes (such as fermentation, etc.). In the age of genetic engineering and synthetic biology, however, it has become much simpler to optimize or reprogram the cell itself. Further, we are no longer limited to “overproducing” only those substances that occur naturally. It is now possible to design and efficiently synthesize artificial biomolecules with enhanced or even new functions. As a result, the technical know-how and added value for a commercial enterprise no longer principally relate to the production process but, increasingly, to the structure and function of the biomolecule. Protein design enables the production of novel active ingredients in medicine, for example, or of “molecular tools” for use in research and laboratory work, or in a whole range of technical areas (from environmental analysis to biochips). The bachelor's degree program in Molecular Biotechnology commences with the production and design of biomolecules. In this context, it combines methods from genetic engineering, protein chemistry and biophysics in an interdisciplinary approach with databases and computer simulations (bioinformatics). For a comprehensive description of the program, please refer to the degree program documentation: Degree program documentation for the bachelor's program in Molecular Biotechnology (PDF, German) Due to the large number of required courses, graduates possess well-founded and, to some extent, already specialized knowledge of molecular biotechnology (e.g. in the disciplines of genetic engineering, protein engineering and metabolic engineering), which they can use to solve simple scientific questions. They are familiar with modern analytical instruments and techniques. Thanks to numerous internships in the laboratory and exercises dealing with a variety of topics, graduates possess methodological and manual skills. In addition, they will have acquired further competencies correlating to their individual interests and choice of elective studies. These may relate, for example, to soft skills, project management, bioethical questions or various languages too. Upon completion of the bachelor's degree program in Molecular Biotechnology, their first professional qualification (Bachelor of Science) allows graduates to seek employment in industry. In addition to the large-scale pharmaceuticals and chemicals industries, for example, the biotechnology sector in particular can be considered a possible sphere of activity. Given the continuous growth of the biotechnology sector, future graduates can expect to have very good prospects on the labor market.
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Public
Germany
Weihenstephan (Freising), Garching
Bavaria
No
6 Semester
Winter
180 ECTS
Full Time
General Requirement: DSD II- Level B 2 in all four sections. , A DSH passed with an overall result of at least DSH-2 , Passed the telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule, TESTDAF - level 4 in all sections. , GOETHE CERTIFICATE C2, ÖSD CERTIFICATE C2
IELTS/TOEFL: Not specified
Tuition Fee (Non-EU): 2000per Semester
Tuition Fee (EU): 85per Semester
Semester Contribution: 85
Winter: 15.05. – 15.07.
ApplicationEndDate: 15 July 2026 at UTC
ApplicationEndDateNonEU: 15 July 2026 at UTC
