Information for new students
Bioprocess engineering, bioengineering and industrial biotechnology are synonyms for the scientific discipline that deals with the implementation of biological material transformations in industrial processes. The focus is on the sustainable production of valuable chemical substances from renewable raw materials or waste streams.
Bioprocess engineering is located at the interface of biology and engineering sciences. In addition to general process engineering content, students are taught the knowledge required for the development and optimization of biotechnological manufacturing processes using microorganisms, isolated plant and animal cells, and enzymes.
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Depending on their inclination, students can choose different focal points in their study program. They can choose subjects that focus on the apparatus engineering design and automation of biotechnical processes. Alternatively or complementarily, they can focus on content necessary for the optimization of microbial production strains through targeted metabolic engineering.
This field of study is particularly suited to students looking for a combination of biological and technical content. Graduates of bioprocess engineering are mainly employed in the (bio)chemical industry as well as in the pharmaceutical industry, where they translate results of basic biological research into industrial processes.
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Study process engineering and natural materials engineering at the TU Dresden