Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW Hamburg)
Program Overview
This three-semester programme consists of the following modules: M1: Biopharmaceutical Engineering I M2: Biopharmaceutical Engineering II M3: Purification Techniques M4:...
EURFinancials
Financials
INFOIntakes and Duration
Intakes and Duration
Intake Season
Winter (October); Summer (April)
Duration
3 semesters
COCareer Outcomes
Career Outcomes
You can always explore various career paths after completing this program. The listed options are some of the most popular among graduates.
EURSalary Outlook
Salary Outlook
Typical range
€45,000 – €75,000 per year
Fresher, mid-level, and experienced ranges are linked to external sources so they stay auditable for applicants.
LANGLanguage & Exams
Language & Exams
Teaching Language
English
All non-native speakers of English must provide one of the following language certificates with their application: TOEFL minimum score: 87 (IBT) IELTS minimum score: band 5.5 CAE (Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) minimum score: C CPE (Cambridge Certificate in Proficiency in English) minimum score: C FCE (Cambridge First Certificate) minimum score: C German: Students must include an A2 level German language certificate with their application, as lab communication is usually in German. PLEASE NOTE: only the "Start Deutsch 2" certificate (level A2) from the Goethe Institute will be accepted: http://www.goethe.de/lrn/prj/pba/bes/sd2/enindex.htm .
REQRequirements
Requirements
Academic Admission
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with significant engineering content related to biotechnology For non-EU applicants: a Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is compulsory Proof of English if it is not your first language (see language requirements) Students who completed their school education outside of Germany must have their certificates approved by uni-assist ( www.uni-assist.de ) BEFORE applying to HAW Hamburg. The pre-registration documentation (VPD) issued by uni-assist must be submitted with your online application. Please be advised that this process can take six to eight weeks. Applicants who have only 180 credit points in their Bachelor's degrees are required to complete one of the following to make up the required prerequisite of 210 credit points (CP) for the Master's programme: 1. An internship semester: this is an additional semester and is usually completed before the Master's thesis semester. 2. The "Propädeutikum": this is an additional semester consisting of courses from the Biotechnology ("Biotechnologie") Bachelor's programme. Please note: the "Propädeutikum" is taught in German. The examination chair will decide which of these two options an applicant needs to complete once they have been accepted into the Master's programme. For more information about admission requirements, see: https://bit.ly/325lL7Q
APS Certificate
An APS certificate is required for applicants who have completed their qualifying education in India, China, or Vietnam.
IELTS Score
IELTS 5.5 overall
Application Deadline
Application deadlines are subject to changes. Please refer to the above university course link for the most accurate information.
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