Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Ernst Abbe University, Jena
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Winter Semester only
Area of study
Pharmaceutical Engineering
Focus
Pharmacology, Bioprocess Engineering, Bioprocess Control, Genetic Engineering, Molecular Cell Biology, Enzyme Technology, Bioinformatics, Biophysics, Bio Instruments
Target group
Bachelor and/or Diploma graduates with an academic degree in: - Biotechnology - Medical/Pharmaceutical Biotechnology - Bio-Processing Technology - Pharmaceutical Chemistry - or in a field of study in a related subject.
Annotation
Pharmaceutical biotechnology involves the use of biotechnological methods and processes in the context of medical applications. According to the colour of the blood, this branch of biotechnology is also called red biotechnology. The subject of pharmaceutical biotechnology is the use of the catalytic properties of biomolecules, cells and organisms, often optimised by genetic engineering methods, for the manufacture of pharmaceutical products and the development of diagnostic procedures. Based on the molecular and cellular mechanisms of the regulation of metabolic processes and their pathological changes in the development of diseases, therapeutically effective substances are sought and biotechnological processes for their production are developed. Pharmaceutical biotechnologists also play a key role in the development and biotechnological production of diagnostics and vaccines. They are also qualified to make a relevant contribution in the development of microarray techniques, biosensors, analytical techniques and diagnostic devices.
Admission requirements
Selection procedure/aptitude test - Bachelor's academic degree or Diploma degree, in particular in the fields of Biotechnology, Bioprocess Engineering, Medical Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Pharmaceutical and Chemical Engineering or Biopharmaceutical Technology - Basic knowledge of natural sciences and engineering - Knowledge of biochemistry, process analytics, genetic engineering, microbiology, cell biology, bioprocess engineering and bioprocess MSR technology Positive result in the internal selection procedure: - Overall grade of first certificate of academic degree - Publications, posters or scientific lectures – Letter of motivation - Professional training and experience in the field of Biotechnology - Additional subject-specific qualifications in the field of Biotechnology - Recommendations of the academic reviewers
Lecture period
- 01.04.2025 - 12.07.2025
- 13.10.2025 - 07.02.2026
Application deadlines
Winter semester (2025/2026)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
15.05.2025 - 15.07.2025Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
15.05.2025 - 15.07.2025Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
15.05.2025 - 15.07.2025Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
15.05.2025 - 15.07.2025
Languages of instruction
Main language
German