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Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg
Master German + English Medicine & Health

Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

About the Program

The Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Master's degree course is designed to build consecutively on a Bachelor's degree course in Biotechnology. It seeks to enhance students' knowledge of pharmaceutical products and processes in response to industry needs, especially in pharmaceutical production and development. The degree course, which was certified by the accreditation organisation ASIIN in 2015, also develops students' interdisciplinary research and development skills. The first year comprises eight modules including Biopharmaceutical Engineering, Bioprocess Automation, Process Simulation, Pharmaceutical Technology, Purification Techniques, Cell Culture Systems, Bioanalytics, and Biopharmaceutical Research. The course ends with a Master thesis to be completed within six months.

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

Depending on your chosen track: German at C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF) or English (IELTS ~6.5 / TOEFL iBT ~90).

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Pharmaceutical Biotechnology at Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg

Is Pharmaceutical Biotechnology at Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg taught in German or English? ▼

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

How much does the Pharmaceutical Biotechnology programme cost? ▼

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

What are the admission requirements for Pharmaceutical Biotechnology at Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German + 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 Pharmaceutical Biotechnology? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 working days a year without additional permission (a day of up to 4 hours counts as half a day). After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg — 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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