Biochemical Engineering – Specialisation: Biopharmaceutical Engineering

TU Dortmund University · Dortmund, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Science
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Dortmund
Apply by
Register by 15 May 2027
Starts
Winter semester

TU Dortmund University does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 – €1,940 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
For admission to the Master's programme, a BSc or equivalent degree in Bioengineering or Chemical Engineering or a related Engineering discipline is required. Admission is based on the overall academic performance, recommendation letters (two minimum), proof of English proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS or Cambridge First Certificate), statement of purpose, and further qualifications. Certificates have to be certified by a notary and/or by the Ministry of Education or German consulates or respective authorities. Applicants for Master's degree programmes from certain countries, e.g. India and China, must have their certificates checked by the Academic Evaluation Centre ( APS ) of the German Embassy before they can apply in Germany. After passing this review, they receive an APS certificate, which must be submitted as part of the application.
English language requirement
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: TOEFL iBT Home Edition (since 2026): 4 Reading: 4 Listening: 4 Speaking: 4 Writing: 4 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 72 Reading: 18 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20 Writing: 17 Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First IELTS Academic: 5.5
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: non-EU countries For the winter semester: 1 January - 15 May
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About this programme

Biopharmaceuticals and cell products are among the most important growth areas in the pharmaceutical industry. The manufacture of these products requires specific qualifications and extensive training. The Master's programme focuses on the interpretation of process data in order to improve the production of biopharmaceuticals. Students will learn how to design and operate complex pharmaceutical production systems using mathematical models and modern computer tools for simulation and optimisation. Graduates will also have mastered the methods of process development and monitoring. Furthermore, knowledge of the regulatory requirements in drug production is taught – from Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) to guidelines on serialisation and anti-counterfeiting measures.

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