- Degree
- Master of Science in Chemical Biotechnology
- Course location
- Straubing
- Teaching language
- • English
- Languages
- The language of instruction for this programme is usually English. This means that most of the modules are offered in English. However, some courses may be taught in German. To learn more about the language of instruction for each module, contact the departmental student academic advisor of this programme.
- Full-time / part-time
- • full-time
- Programme duration
- 4 semesters
- Beginning
- Winter and summer semester
- Application deadline
- Application Period
• Winter semester: 1 January to 31 May
• Summer semester: 1 October to 30 November
- Tuition fees per semester in EUR
- 4,000 EUR
- Additional information on tuition fees
- Please refer to the following website for more information on tuition fees at TUM: https://www.tum.de/en/studies/fees/tuition (https://www.tum.de/en/studies/fees/tuition).
- Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
- No
- Joint degree / double degree programme
- No
- Description/content
- To achieve ambitious climate and sustainability goals, transforming the chemical industry as a key industry for manufacturing an enormous number of products is essential. Therefore, students of the English-taught Master’s degree programme in Chemical Biotechnology (MSc) learn how to make biogenic raw materials and waste streams usable for innovative materials, products, and value-creation systems.
The programme focuses on the in-depth study of the theories, methods, and applications of micro- and molecular biology, chemistry, and process engineering. Students learn to use natural tools such as optimised enzymes, cells, or microorganisms to develop and produce organic basic and fine chemicals as well as products based on them, and to make them usable in the industry. There is a particular focus on the development of environmentally friendly products, active ingredients, and processes, taking into account the various aspects of sustainability. Depending on their interests and talents, students can develop individual profiles and continue their education in areas such as electro-biotechnology or materials science.
Graduates of the programme are experts with a sound understanding of chemistry and a broad knowledge of biological principles and molecular biological methods. They are able to develop, evaluate, and apply innovative technologies to produce and process chemicals in an environmentally friendly and sustainable way. They are, therefore, excellently qualified for responsible positions in the chemical, biotechnology, food, automotive, cosmetics, or pharmaceutical industries, as well as for continuing their scientific work within the framework of a doctorate.
• Degree programme documentation for the Master’s programme in Chemical Biotechnology (PDF, German) (https://www.tum.de/fileadmin/w00bfo/www/Studium/Studienangebot/Lesbare_Fassung/Master/Chemical_Biotechnology_MA_Studiengangsdokumentation_27112023.pdf)