Application
The Biotechnology M.Sc. degree programme is an admission-restricted degree programme. In order to be able to apply for this degree programme, you must meet certain admission requirements. We will be happy to explain to you which requirements you need to fulfil and how you can then apply for a place at university.
You may start your studies in this degree programme in the winter semester and in the summer semester. The application deadline for the summer semester is 15 January, the application deadline for the winter semester is 31 August.
Admission Requirements for the Biotechnology M.Sc. Degree Programme
In addition to the general admission requirements, you must also meet the following requirements for the Biotechnology M.Sc. degree programme:
Three-/Four-Semester Biotechnology M.Sc. Degree Programme
For the three-semester Biotechnology M.Sc. degree programme, the first professionally qualifying university degree is suitable if it comprises at least seven semesters of university studies and at least 210 credit points.
Admission requirements for the four-semester Master's degree programme Biotechnology M.Sc. with practical semester are a professionally qualifying university degree comprising at least six semesters of university studies with at least 180 credit points.
For details and further requirements, please refer to the Admission Regulations for this degree programme. You can find these under Downloads.
Language Skills Required
Admission to the degree programme requires sufficient command of the German language, as proven by the German Language Examination for University Admission (DSH 2) or equivalent examinations in accordance with the Regulations for the German Language Examination for University Admission (DSH) at FH Aachen as amended from time to time.
Proof of English language skills is not required. However, we would like to point out that some of the courses in the degree programme are only offered in English.
For details and further requirements, please refer to the Admission Regulations for this degree programme. You can find these under Downloads.
Educational Background
With regard to the special educational background, the following knowledge should be in place:
- Biochemistry
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology / Genetics
- Enzyme Technology
- Bioprocess Engineering
- Cell Culture Technology
- Environmental Biotechnology
- Plant Biotechnology
- Immunology
- Virology
In at least four areas, proof must be provided for a total of at least 36 credits from this catalogue of subjects. If no credit points are specified for study and examination achievements, or if the allocation of a proven examination achievement to the areas 1-10 is not unequivocal, the Examination Board shall decide on the comparability of the achievements.
Details and further requirements can be found in the Admission Regulations for this degree programme. You can find these under Downloads.
