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Master Biotechnology and Process Engineering

Master Biotechnology and Process Engineering

Why a Master in Biotechnology and Process Engineering?

It has been said the 20th century is the century of physics. Today, experts say the 21st century is the century of biology. This is a very general statement using a very general term. However, stories of success and work progress in Life Science disciplines within the last decade indicate how close we develop along this prophecy.

Biotechnology as part of the Life Sciences is supposed to be one of the key industries of this century. It is expected to contribute to problem solving in food and energy supply, medicine, environmental technology, chemistry and other. The job is to identify new materials and organisms, design new processes in order to transit production pathways from conventional to renewable sources, to improve efficient use of material and energy, to reduce environmental impact, or simply to create new products and services.

But, this master study programme is not only about science. Engineering is the natural companion to science as it is the answer on demands to set up methods and processes from lab into marketable technical scale. This has always been and will be the job of chemical or process engineers.

The labour market in the EU is in strong need of highly skilled engineers and scientists to hire personnel for research and development or management. Graduating as Master of Science from this programme you acquire up-to-date theoretical and practical methods of biotechnology and chemical / process engineering. Your profile will be of special interest for small and medium-sized companies as you will be qualified in science and engineering. 
 
Once in the company, it is up to you: Work on your career as a specialist or be a generalist and an executive. The German Master degree will pave the way for you in nearly every country around the world.

General Course Information

• The master study programme is scheduled to start in summer semester 2010, i.e. March.
• The master study programme is held in English. Exceptions to use of German are possible concerning written reports, presentations and the master thesis. For detailed information refer to the official study regulations.
• Applications of EU residents are accepted until January, 15th, non EU residents must apply earlier. However, if you are still registered in a BA study programme and expect to graduate in February or March application is still possible. For detailed information on application contact Jörg Mees (view on the right) or go to www.fh-flensburg.de/fhfl/studium_lehre.html (in german).
• The master study programme runs for three semesters and counts 90 credits (ECTS). It finishes with Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree.
• The master study programme is a consecutive programme to the bachelor study programme Biotechnologie und Verfahrenstechnik at University of Applied Sciences Flensburg. All national, EU and international students are welcome to apply.