Molecular Biosciences and Productive Biosystems (MBioPro)

Technische Universitat Dresden · Dresden, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Science
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Dresden
Apply by
Register by 31 October 2026
Starts
Summer semester

Technische Universitat Dresden does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 – €4,000 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
Applicants are required to have the following: 1. A first university degree ("Diplom", Bachelor's degree, or equivalent) in natural science, typically in one of the following fields: Biology Biochemistry/Chemistry Biophysics Biotechnology Life Science 2. Proven fundamental knowledge in genetics, molecular biology and microbiology 3. A good command of English
English language requirement
C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: TOEFL Essentials: 8 Reading: 8 Listening: 8 Speaking: 8 Writing: 8 UNIcert® English: UNIcert® II IELTS Academic: 6.5
German language requirement
A2 required/recommended, no proof required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: non-EU countries For the summer semester: until 31 October
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Please apply via uni-assist .

About this programme

White biotechnology – harnessing the physiological prowess of microorganisms (bacteria, archaea, fungi) for the production of chemicals, enzymes and energy – holds great potential for developing bioeconomy towards a sustainable future. It is an interdisciplinary effort that encompasses knowledge of and approaches from biochemistry, molecular genetics, microbial physiology, functional biodiversity, bioprocess engineering and synthetic biology. The Master’s programme in Molecular Biosciences and Productive Biosystems (MBioPro) aims at providing a comprehensive and research-oriented knowledge base in molecular biology, applied microbial physiology, and product development. This two-year full-time international Master’s programme rests on three scientific pillars. “Functional Tools” will provide the students with theoretical and practical knowledge on modern methods of enzymology, genetic engineering, systems and synthetic biology, as well as bioinformatics and functional biodiversity. “Productive Pathways” teaches the fundamentals in microbial physiology, metabolism and bioenergetics that can be harnessed for applied purposes. Both pillars culminate in “Application Technologies”, where tools and pathways are fused into fields such as biocatalysis, biotransformation, metabolic engineering and environmental monitoring. As a result of this highly focused programme, MBioPro graduates are ideally prepared for solving future challenges in biotechnological research and development.

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