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Hochschule Biberach
Master English Mathematics & Natural Sciences

Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal Products

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

About the Program

Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal Products (ATMP) is an elective compulsory course that focuses on how to improve patients' lives by using viruses. The course is connected to the Institute for Applied Biotechnology (IAB) at Biberach University, which focuses on biotechnological research and development. The IAB's core competence is the manufacturing process for biopharmaceuticals and industrial biotechnology products. The course covers what ATMPs are and their differences from 'classical' biologics, new therapeutic modalities in the market, viruses as therapies in oncology or hereditary disease, virus replication cycle and the role of the immune system, development of manufacturing processes for therapeutic viruses, methods to analyze whole viruses for infectivity and safety, and formulation development of viruses for therapy. The institute's laboratories enable the complete biotechnological manufacturing process from cell line establishment to protein analysis. Note: The English-taught course offering is tentative, with the final overview available one month prior to the beginning of the semester.
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Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal Products (ATMP) is an elective compulsory course that focuses on how to improve patients' lives by using viruses. The course is connected to the Institute for Applied Biotechnology (IAB) at Biberach University, which focuses on biotechnological research and development. The IAB's core competence is the manufacturing process for biopharmaceuticals and industrial biotechnology products. The course covers what ATMPs are and their differences from 'classical' biologics, new therapeutic modalities in the market, viruses as therapies in oncology or hereditary disease, virus replication cycle and the role of the immune system, development of manufacturing processes for therapeutic viruses, methods to analyze whole viruses for infectivity and safety, and formulation development of viruses for therapy. The institute's laboratories enable the complete biotechnological manufacturing process from cell line establishment to protein analysis. Note: The English-taught course offering is tentative, with the final overview available one month prior to the beginning of the semester.

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised Bachelor's degree in a related field; some programs require a minimum grade or specific prerequisites.

Language

English proficiency (typically IELTS ~6.5 or TOEFL iBT ~90). Basic German is helpful for daily life.

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

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Subjects / Topic Areas

Industrial Biotechnology Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal Products at Hochschule Biberach

Is Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal Products at Hochschule Biberach taught in German or English?

This Master programme is taught in English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal Products programme cost?

1.500 EUR / semester. International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal Products at Hochschule Biberach?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline?

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal Products?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Hochschule Biberach — directly or via uni-assist?

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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