Biomedical Sciences, B.Sc. Full-time
Charakter Fresenius Hochschule · Idstein, Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Biomedical Sciences (B.Sc.) program at Fresenius University of Applied Sciences is an English-taught, full-time bachelor’s degree combining theoretical foundations with practical laboratory experience. The six-semester program concludes with a bachelor’s thesis completed at a company or research institute.
During the study program, you will learn fundamentals of molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, and bioanalytics, and you will also cover data analysis and biomedical research. The curriculum includes ethics and legal aspects of modern life sciences and develops skills for scientific communication and English for science.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Exploring the Structure of the World: Fundamentals of Physics and Mathematics
- Fundamentals of Life; Organization of Life: Fundamentals of Microbiology and Human Physiology
- Exploring Data; Mathematics of Reality; Fundamentals of Scientific Analysis
- Molecular Codes: Fundamentals of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
- Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Biotechnology in Laboratory and Industry; Practical Histology and Cell Culture Techniques
- Methods of Modern Biosciences; Analytical Methods in Toxicology and Clinical Chemistry
- Advanced Methods in Modern Biosciences and Advanced Methods in Modern Biosciences: In-Depth Laboratory Practice
- Understanding the Immune System: Fundamentals of Immunology
- Basics of Disease Mechanisms – From Cellular Changes to Clinical Presentation; Introduction to Bioinformatics
- Research Project | Exposé
- Bachelor‘s Assessment | Final Thesis + Thesis Defense
Curriculum
Biomedical Sciences (B.Sc.) is a six-semester full-time programme with 180 CP total, following a recommended study plan with credit points per course component and a research project and bachelor thesis in the final semester.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Recommended Study Plan | Exploring the Structure of the World: Fundamentals of Physics and Mathematics | 5 | 30 |
| Fundamentals of Life | 5 | |||
| Fundamentals of Building Blocks of Matter and Inorganic Chemistry | 5 | |||
| Laboratory Survival Guide | 5 | |||
| Exploring Data | 5 | |||
| Organization of Life: Fundamentals of Microbiology and Human Physiology | 5 | |||
| Semester 2 | Recommended Study Plan | Mathematics of Reality | 5 | 30 |
| Molecular Codes: Fundamentals of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics | 5 | |||
| Fundamentals of Scientific Analysis | 5 | |||
| Driving Forces: Epistemology, Ethics, and Economics of Science | 5 | |||
| From Crime Scene to Casework: Fundamentals of Evidence Collection and Crime-Scene Reconstruction | 5 | |||
| Applied Analysis in Natural Sciences | 5 | |||
| Semester 3 | Recommended Study Plan | Human Physiology | 5 | 30 |
| Building Blocks of Life: Fundamentals of Biochemistry | 5 | |||
| Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Biotechnology in Laboratory and Industry | 10 | |||
| Introduction to Genetic Engineering and Industrial Biology | 5 | |||
| Experimental Genetics and Analytical Methods | 5 | |||
| Semester 4 | Recommended Study Plan | Academic Writing | 5 | 30 |
| Methods of Modern Biosciences | 5 | |||
| Analytical Methods in Toxicology and Clinical Chemistry | 5 | |||
| STEMpreneurship - From Research to Business Idea | 5 | |||
| Fundamentals of Cell and Tissue Biology | 5 | |||
| Practical Histology and Cell Culture Techniques | 5 | |||
| Semester 5 | Recommended Study Plan | Advanced Methods in Modern Biosciences | 5 | 30 |
| Advanced Methods in Modern Biosciences: In-Depth Laboratory Practice | 5 | |||
| Understanding the Immune System: Fundamentals of Immunology | 5 | |||
| Basics of Disease Mechanisms – From Cellular Changes to Clinical Presentation | 5 | |||
| From Molecular Changes to Laboratory Diagnosis: Biomedical Lab Techniques | 5 | |||
| Introduction to Bioinformatics | 5 | |||
| Semester 6 | Recommended Study Plan | Research Project | 15 | 30 |
| Bachelor‘s Assessment | 15 | |||
| Total | All semesters in the recommended study plan (including Research Project and Bachelor‘s Assessment) | 180 CP | ||
Career outcomes
- You graduate with the ability to evaluate and interpret complex biomedical analysis data, which helps you enter biomedical diagnostics and lab-based roles.
- You develop computer-based and statistical methods for analyzing biological and medical questions, supporting career pathways in bioanalytics and data-informed biomedical work.
- You learn to take legal and ethical requirements into account when planning and assessing biomedical work, which is valuable for quality management and regulatory affairs in biomedical diagnostics.
- The program combines theory with practical laboratory training, so you are prepared for work in diagnostic laboratories and pharmaceutical or biotechnology settings.
- Your bachelor’s thesis is completed at a company or research institute, giving you experience aligned with real-world biomedical diagnostics and research workflows.
Employability rate
Biomedical Sciences (B.Sc.) graduates in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 85% and an unemployment rate of about 15%, reflecting sustained demand in diagnostics, biomedical research, and biotechnology roles.
Overall, the practical laboratory and applied biomedical data skills built in the program support a steadier path to entry-level positions in the sector.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving qualification for bachelor admission | International applicants need a university entrance qualification for bachelor studies (an international school-leaving degree is checked for eligibility for studying in Germany). If your school-leaving certificate does not entitle you to study in Germany directly, you may be eligible for a Fresenius entrance examination (Feststellungsprüfung/Studienkolleg routes are described by the university under admission requirements). |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine & Health | Possible subject relevance (life sciences and biomedical basics) | The program lists English B2 language proof and a bachelor-accessible school-leaving qualification as key entry requirements; no specific subject/bridging exam mapping is published on the program page. |
Language requirements
Because this is an English-taught bachelor’s program, you do not need to speak German. For admission, you must prove English language skills equivalent to Level B2 (for example, IELTS or TOEFL iBT).
IELTS Academic
TOEFL iBT
Duolingo English Test
PTE Academic
Other accepted proofs
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 0 / per year | Tuition fees for this program are published on the university’s program page key facts. For international/non-EU students, the DAAD listing shows a monthly tuition fee figure for this bachelor program. |
| Semester fee | EUR 0 / per semester | In addition to tuition fees, every student pays a mandatory semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag). The exact amount can vary by semester and campus and is published through the semester contribution process. |
Proof of financial resources
For visa and residence purposes, international applicants typically must show proof of sufficient funds for living costs in Germany. One common method is using a blocked account (Sperrkonto) or another officially accepted proof of financing.
- Blocked account (Sperrkonto) as proof of financing, deposited in Germany
- Alternative proof of financing such as scholarship funding or a declaration of commitment, if accepted for your visa application
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | 6-12 months before deadline |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Submit your application online
Apply through the Hochschule Fresenius application portal for your chosen study program and campus location. Complete your personal information and educational background sections, then upload the required documents within the stated application process timeline. For bachelor applications, upload your secondary school leaving certificate as part of the initial documents package.
Upload documents for admission review
Upload your documents via the official file upload page. The university indicates that curriculum vitae and the secondary school leaving certificate are needed for bachelor applications. You can upload additional items later as described in the step-by-step instructions, but language proof is required for admission.
Attend the admission interview (if you meet requirements)
If you fulfil the admission requirements, your personal study advisor invites you to an admission interview. The interview is described as not being a knowledge test and focuses on your personality, motivation, and reasons for choosing Hochschule Fresenius. The stated interview duration is about 15 minutes.
Complete the study contract and visa-related steps (non-EU applicants)
After successful completion of the admission interview, you receive the official study contract. For non-EU applicants, the instructions state that you must transfer a security deposit payment as part of making the contract valid. After step 4 is completed, the university provides documents to support your visa application.