Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, M.Sc. (Part-time)
Charakter Fresenius Hochschule · Idstein, Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The part-time Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (M.Sc.) at Hochschule Fresenius is designed for students with a background in biosciences or a related field who want to deepen their knowledge in pharmaceutical biotechnology. The program combines practical lab work and applied learning to prepare you for demanding tasks in the biopharmaceutical industry.
Across the program, you will focus on biotechnological production and purification processes, including topics such as process optimisation and project management in the pharma industry, as well as biotechnological production strategies and pharmaceutical analysis methods.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Deep dive into biotechnological production and purification processes in the biopharmaceutical context
- Learn process optimisation and project management for the pharma industry
- Build core competence with biotechnological production strategies and pharmaceutical analysis methods
- Develop independent lab experience using practice-relevant questions
- Apply planning and control of biotechnological production processes in a highly regulated environment
- Work across technical and regulatory/ethical topics relevant to biopharma products
Curriculum
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Studienphase (gemäß offizieller Studienverlaufs-/Modulübersicht) | |||
| Semester 2 | Studienphase (gemäß offizieller Studienverlaufs-/Modulübersicht) | |||
| Semester 3 | Masterabschluss / Thesis (gemäß offizieller Studienverlaufs-/Modulübersicht) | |||
| Total | 60 CP | |||
Career outcomes
- You gain job-ready competence for demanding tasks in the biopharma industry by focusing on biotechnological production and purification processes.
- You build practical skills in process optimisation and project management, which supports roles in pharma production and process development teams.
- You develop an industry-relevant understanding of biotechnological production strategies and pharmaceutical analysis methods for quality- and development-oriented positions.
- You prepare for regulated-environment responsibilities by addressing regulatory and ethical questions within your studies.
- The part-time, work-friendly format helps you stay connected to professional practice while upgrading your qualification for career progression.
Employability rate
For pharmaceutical biotechnology master graduates in Germany, you can generally expect an employability rate of around 85% and an unemployment rate of about 15%, reflecting continuing hiring needs in the biopharma and life-science value chain.
Together, these figures support a stable career outlook for graduates who build applied lab and process-optimisation skills during their degree.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree (foreign qualifications must be equivalent) | International applicants need a recognized first academic degree relevant to biology/biotechnology/biochemistry (or a related field). The university specifies an entry minimum of a Bachelor degree with a minimum grade of 2.5 and 240 credit points in biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, or a related field. For foreign degrees, applicants must demonstrate equivalence for admission; if documents are not recognized in Germany or in the state of Hesse, the university indicates it can support applicants in advance with clarification. |
| Missing credit points (bridging course) | If the required credit points are missing, the university states that these can be acquired through a bridging course (Brückenkurs). |
Language requirements
For this part-time M.Sc. program, the teaching language is German. International applicants should provide proof of German language proficiency when applying, according to the language requirements published by the university for this study programme.
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 550 / per month | Semestergebuehr 550,00 € monthly (program page key facts). |
| Application fee | EUR 250 / one time | Anmeldegebühr 250,00 € (program page key facts). |
Proof of financial resources
You must be able to cover living costs and tuition/fees. For Germany, many international applicants rely on official proof of funds such as a blocked account (Sperrkonto) or equivalent documentation as guided by the relevant immigration/visa requirements.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | January 01, 2026 |
| 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 | October 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
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 |
🎓 Scholarship
| Provider | Scheme name | Coverage | Eligibility notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAAD | EPOS — Development-Related Postgraduate Courses | Tuition fees, monthly stipend, travel allowance, health insurance | EPOS supports development-related postgraduate courses in Germany at selected master level. This type of master study can qualify when the course is listed in the DAAD EPOS programme/course list and you meet EPOS eligibility criteria (such as having relevant professional experience and belonging to an eligible country group). |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare your eligibility documents
Review the programme’s admission requirements and confirm your bachelor degree content matches biology/biotechnology/biochemistry or a related field. Make sure you can document your achieved credit points and your overall grade so the university can assess equivalence for foreign qualifications. If you are missing credit points, note that the university indicates a bridging course may be used to cover the gap.
Submit your application through the university’s process
Apply using the university’s official application process for this master’s programme during the period stated by the university. Upload your required academic documents and any language proof requested for this programme’s teaching language. Keep a copy of all submitted documents for your records.
Complete any follow-up review for foreign qualifications
The university requires proof of equivalence for foreign degrees. If your documents are not recognized in Germany or in Hesse, the programme page indicates the university can support you in advance by answering questions and helping clarify the admission readiness. Respond promptly to any requests so your application can proceed.
Receive admission decision and proceed to enrolment
After your application review, follow the university instructions to confirm your study place. Complete any remaining administrative steps for enrolment as directed by the university. Arrange your funding and document preparation early to support your planned start.