• Degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Model: full-time
• Language: English
• ECTS: 120 ECTS
• Info: in accreditation
• Duration: 4 semesters
• Location: Leipzig

A strong learning journey in biotechnology requires more than technical knowledge. This programme blends scientific depth, hands‑on experimentation and exposure to real industry challenges. From your first semester onwards, you move between laboratory work, digital tools and applied project tasks — gradually building confidence in both experimental and computational approaches. Each semester adds new layers of expertise, linking scientific insight with industrial application.

Throughout the programme, you will:

Gain advanced knowledge across the full biotechnology value chain, including

• molecular engineering and genetic design
• industrial production and bioprocessing
• regulatory frameworks and commercialisation

Develop practical laboratory and analytical skills, such as

• designing and executing experiments
• analysing complex biological datasets
• developing scalable bioprocesses

Strengthen your understanding of regulatory and quality systems, including

• GLP/GMP standards
• regulatory affairs
• intellectual property considerations

Work with modern digital and AI‑driven tools, especially in

• digital biotechnology
• computational modelling
• AI‑supported discovery workflows

Engage with industry and research partners, gaining insights into

• technology transfer
• regulatory pathways
• market access in fast‑evolving fields such as biopharma, synthetic biology and industrial biotechnology

A rapidly expanding biotechnology sector is looking for professionals who can bridge scientific, digital and industrial perspectives. This programme prepares you for roles such as:

• Bioprocess Engineer
• Bioinformatics Scientist
• Data Scientist in Biotechnology
• Research Scientist (biotech, pharma, academia)
• Regulatory Affairs Specialist
• GMP/Quality Assurance Specialist
• Technology Transfer or Innovation Manager
• Biotech Entrepreneur

Graduates work in biotech and pharmaceutical companies, research institutes, industrial biotechnology, start‑ups and digital health ventures.

You will learn to understand, design and scale biological systems. The programme combines hands‑on lab experience, digital competencies and insights into the modern biotechnology landscape.

• Genetic Engineering, Synthetic Biology, Functional Genomics
• Multi‑Omics and advanced bioanalytics
• Upstream & downstream processing, fermentation, scale‑up
• Biologics & advanced therapeutic technologies
• Bioinformatics, computational biology, AI & machine learning
• Regulatory affairs, GLP/GMP, quality systems
• Entrepreneurship, intellectual property & technology transfer

1. Semester

• Genetic Engineering & Synthetic Biology
• Functional Genomics & Multi Omics
• Upstream Processing & Fermentation
• Biologics & Advanced Therapies
• Bioanalytical Methods & Instrumentation

2. Semester

• Downstream Processing & Scale Up
• Pharmacology, Toxicology & Drug Discovery
• Microbial Biotechnology & Biosecurity
• AI, Machine Learning & Computational Biology
• Bio Business, Entrepreneurship & IP

3. Semester

• Project & Data Management
• Regulatory Affairs
• GLP/GMP & Quality Systems in Practice
• Thesis Proposal, Literature Review & Scientific Writing
• External Internship

4. Semester

• Master Thesis - Independent Research Project
• Master Thesis - Written Thesis Document
• Master Thesis - Oral Defence

In addition to technical and methodological skills, social and personal skills are crucial today. SRH University 's innovative, successful and award-winning CORE principle promotes independent and active learning so that you can apply your knowledge directly in practice - for a clear competitive advantage.

To apply for the Master's degree programme in Industrial Biotechnology and Bioengineering, you need

• Bachelor's degree in biotechnology, life sciences, chemistry, engineering, medicine or similar area of studies
• Good knowledge of cell and molecular biology, chemistry, biochemistry, statistics
• Proof of English language proficiency: TOEFL iBT ≥ 90, IELTS ≥ 6.5 or equivalent
• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of motivation
• Copy of your identity card or passport