4 semesters
English
Free (250 EUR/sem)
Winter
Martin Luther University (MLU) Halle-Wittenberg is a prestigious institution known for its strong emphasis on research and innovation. The university offers a course in Pharmaceutical and Industrial Biotechnology, which is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and its applications in biotechnology. The course curriculum covers a wide range of topics including drug development, bioprocess engineering, and pharmaceutical analysis. Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities and laboratories, allowing them to gain practical experience and develop their skills in the field. Upon completion of the course, graduates are well-equipped to pursue careers in pharmaceutical research, biotechnology, and related industries.
Specialization
Program offers 2 specialization in the fields “Pharmaceutical Biotechnology” “Industrial Biotechnology”
Fields of study
How to apply
What you need to apply for Pharmaceutical and Industrial Biotechnology at Martin Luther University (MLU) Halle-Wittenberg
TOEFL iBT (at least 90/120),TOEFL CBT (235/300), or TOEFL PBT (580 / 677)
IELTS (at least band 6.5),
Cambridge Certificate (at least 173/230),
UNIcert II,
or an equivalent (inter)nationally recognised language certificate (at least 75% of the maximum score achievable in the respective certificate).
Required
hold a bachelor's degree (minimum 180 ECTS (= credit points (CP)) or equivalent in (Bio-)Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, (Biochemical) Engineering, Pharmacy, or related fields with a minimum grade «good», i.e.better than 2.5 according to the German academic grading scale.
Not required
Academic Requirements Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in (Bio-) Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, (Biochemical) Engineering, Pharmacy (Staats examen), or related fields, → with a minimum volume of 180 ECTS (= credit points (CP)) and → with a minimum grade «good», i.e. better than 2.5 according to the German academic grading scale. Language Requirements TOEFL iBT (at least 90/120), TOEFL CBT (235/300), TOEFL PBT (580/677), IELTS (at least band 6.5) or UNIcert II (writing and speaking) for applicants whose native language is not English. You might apply with a previous graduation certificate, respec tively your last semester’s transcripts. The final graduation certificate should be handed in with the enrolment at univer sity, respectively max. 4 months later (January 31).
Previous knowledge in biochemistry (chemical, physical and molecular biological basics of life processes in organisms, experimental skills), biotechnology (up- and downstream processing, protein and enzyme technology, experimental skills), or biology (basics of cell and molecular biology, experimental skills) is essential. Basic knowledge in the other disciplines as well as in-depth knowledge in mathematics (differential and integral calculus), physics (experimental physics, optics, atomic and molecular physics) and chemistry (general/inorganic, organic and physical chemistry, preparative skills, chemical arithmetic) are additionally required.
Decisions on compliance with the admission requirements are taken by the study and examination board of the programme or the committee appointed for this purpose, respectively.
[Pharmaceutical and Industrial Biotechnology (Master-Studiengang)](https://studienangebot.uni-halle.de/pharmaceutical-and-in...)
What to prepare for your application to Pharmaceutical and Industrial Biotechnology
A hard copy of your bachelor's degree or equivalent (i.e., graduation certificate and transcripts). Important note: Applicants via uni-assist upload their certificates and transcripts (both in original language and official translations, unless the originals are in English or in German) with their online application. For those applicants it is not necessary to hand in any additional hard documents.
Halle University does accept provisional graduation certificates, if your degree is scheduled after the application deadline. Please submit your transcripts indicating minimum 2/3 of your total credits to be passed / your senior student stage, accordingly. The final graduation certificate shall be submitted with enrolment, respectively by no later than 31 January in the year following admission.
Recognised proof of the proficiency in English language (see admission requirements)
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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Uni assist
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uni_assist
Mode
online
Application fee
75 EUR
Estimated time
Varies by programme
Complexity
Varies
Address
Institut für Pharmazie
Address
Street
Weinbergweg 22
Zipcode06120City
Halle
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Tuition
FREE
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
250 EUR
per semester
Application fee
75 EUR
one-time
Estimated year-1 total cost
12,404 – 12,404 EUR
Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.
This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.
Additional fee information
Tuition fee: None
Fee for lab course consumables: 250,00 € / year are
requested cover expenses of lab courses
Semester fee: about 250 Euro
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Acceptance rate
0%
0 accepted out of 5 total applications
Grade benchmarksGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)
2.02
Avg. rejected grade
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Based on 5 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.
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