- Degree
- Bachelor of Science (BSc)
- Course location
- Senftenberg
- Teaching language
- • English
- Languages
- All modules are taught in English.
- Full-time / part-time
- • full-time
- Programme duration
- 6 semesters
- Beginning
- Winter semester
- Application deadline
- EU and non-EU applicants: 15 July for the following winter semester
Applicants with a German higher education entry qualification can apply until 26 September prior to the beginning of the programme.
- Tuition fees per semester in EUR
- None
- Joint degree / double degree programme
- No
- Description/content
- The Bachelor's degree programme in Life Science and International Health at Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) combines foundational natural sciences with international public health. It prepares students for careers in research, development, and healthcare systems, while providing a solid foundation for advanced Master's programmes.
The programme combines a broad foundation in biophysics, chemistry, and data science with specialised training in biological subjects such as cell biology, microbiology, molecular biology, and genetic engineering. Additionally, it covers international public health to equip students with the skills to address global health challenges.
The programme spans six semesters with a total of 180 credit points (CP). It consists of mandatory and elective modules, practical laboratory phases, and a mobility window in the final semester.
The programme places a strong emphasis on practical experience. Starting from the second semester, regular laboratory internships prepare students for the demands of research and development. The Bachelor's Research Competence module serves as the practical component of the Bachelor's thesis, where students investigate a research hypothesis experimentally and generate scientific data.
Core competencies taught in the programme:
• Natural science foundations: Biomedical data science, biochemistry, microbiology, and organic chemistry
• Biological specialisation: Cell biology, molecular biology, genetic engineering
• Public health: Health promotion, disease prevention, international health systems, and legal frameworks
• Practical skills: Laboratory work, scientific research, and experimental methods
Goals of the programme:
• Enable independent research and development
• Plan and conduct experiments
• Coordinate production processes and quality assurance (e.g. GMP in pharmaceuticals)
• Build and optimise healthcare systems for disease prevention and health promotion
• Prepare for advanced Master's programmes in biotechnology, biomedicine, or public health