Program Overview
The Biotechnology at The Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus - Senftenberg is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Biotechnology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 262 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 262 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Cottbus, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biotechnology programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Managerial roles in international research institutes or in the life sciences industry (biotechnology, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries)
- Work in production and quality management, in commercial laboratories or in regulatory authorities (e.g. Medicine Agency, Genetic Engineering authority)
- Customer Support Manager/\x92Scientific Support Specialist\x92 in the life science industry
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Admissions restrictions may apply
- at least a bachelor\'s degree in the subject area or an equivalent degree with 210 ECTS credits (with 180 ECTS carrying out of a practical semester is possible)
- at least 70 ECTS credits or 60 semester hours (SWS) of biological, biomedical, biochemical or biophysical subjects
- Proof of practical laboratory work of at least 6 months (e.g. thesis)
- Sufficient knowledge of the Language of instruction English
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 262 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 262 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 262 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 262 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus - Senftenberg directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus - Senftenberg
The Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus - Senftenberg
Cottbus, Germany
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University Profile- Start Date 2018-10-09
- Language English
- Duration 24 months