Biotechnology, Master of Science

Distance learning program @ Springer Campus 

👉 The distance learning programme Master of Science in Biotechnology at Springer Campus is designed for biotechnologists and laboratory technicians. The programme provides comprehensive knowledge in molecular biological procedures and bio-process engineering. The programme lasts 2.5 years and consists of 90 ECTS points. Participation requires a relevant first university degree and at least one year of professional experience. The tuition fees amount to 17,865 euros. The programme is accredited and will start in the winter semester 2024/25.

At a Glance

🏫 Provider Springer Campus, Academic institution based in Heidelberg (Germany)
Springer Campus is the educational platform of Springer Nature, offering high-quality distance learning courses and certificate courses in the fields of biology, chemistry, and biotechnology. The offering is particularly aimed at laboratory assistants, technical assistants, and scientific personnel in laboratory settings. In collaboration with renowned universities such as Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Springer Campus ensures accredited degree courses with minimal presence on campus and intensive support. As part of the leading scientific publisher Springer Nature, Springer Campus benefits from over 180 years of experience in disseminating scientific knowledge and high-quality didactic content.
🎓 Field of Study Natural Sciences
📜 Degree Master of Science (M.Sc.)
⏳ Duration 5 Semesters
🎯 ECTS 90 Credit Points
🌍 Language of Instruction German
📖 Course contents Bioprocess engineering, Biotechnological work, Molecular Biotechnology, Upstream Processing, Downstream Processing, Industrial Cell Culture Technology, Microbial Bioprocesses, Animal Cell Culture Processes, 4 elective modules (Process Analysis and Simulation Techniques, Process and Laboratory Automation, Industrial Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Biomedicine, Immunotherapy and Gene Therapy), Master's Thesis
📅 Enrollment At specific dates
💶 Fees
from 17866 € total
🔗 More Info https://www.springernature.com

Admission requirements

For admission to the distance learning programme M. Sc. Biotechnology, you must be able to demonstrate a relevant undergraduate degree with at least a grade of "good" as well as relevant work experience (minimum 1 year).

Relevant work experience (at least 1 year) A relevant undergraduate degree in Biotechnology with a grade of "good" (if this overall grade was not achieved, admission can be granted by the admissions committee if the overall application in terms of subject matter suggests successful completion of the master's programme). For a bachelor's degree of 180 ECTS credits, proof of additional work experience or the completion of additional modules totaling 30 ECTS credits during the programme is necessary.

Since mathematics plays an important role in the Biotechnology programme, you should assess your mathematical abilities. You should possess the following mathematics skills: solving quadratic equations and exponential equations, solving linear systems of equations, basics of differential and integral calculus, and solving simple differential equations. In the download section, you will find a detailed description of the required mathematics skills as well as a set of mathematical tasks. To successfully participate in the distance learning programme, you should be able to solve these tasks independently before starting.

Before the start of the programme, a two-hour online event will take place for four days, where applicants can discuss the relevant mathematical topics with a tutor and can assess whether they possess the required foundational knowledge for the distance learning programme and can successfully manage the mathematical requirements in the first semester of the programme through exercises together. This online course is free for applicants.

Details

The distance learning programme M. Sc. Biotechnology is aimed at biotechnologists and laboratory technicians who wish to expand their qualifications and obtain a master's degree. The course aims to provide in-depth knowledge in the areas of biotechnology, molecular biological processes, and bio-process engineering. Participants gain practical insights and learn to apply scientific methods to solve problems in biotechnology.

The programme lasts 2.5 years and comprises 90 ECTS credits. It starts in the winter semester of 2024/25. The curriculum is delivered through online videos, textbooks, tutorials, and practical phases, enabling flexible and part-time further education. The tuition fees amount to 17,865 euros, and the programme is approved and accredited by the State Central Office for Distance Learning (ZFU), as well as by the accreditation agencies ASIIN and ZEvA.

An appropriate first university degree and at least one year of professional experience are required for admission. Students must also have basic mathematical knowledge, which can be refreshed in a preparatory mathematics course held online shortly before the start of the studies and free of charge.

The target audience of the programme is professionals who wish to enhance their career prospects in the biotechnology industry through a master's degree. Graduates can take on leadership positions in research institutions, the pharmaceutical industry, or biotechnological companies.

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