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Admission requirements
Prerequisite:
• a university degree in an engineering (preferably materials science, nanotechnology, computer science), medical or science field,
• English language proficiency (IELTS: Level 6.5 o. TOEFL 92 points (internet-based test),
• good knowledge in the fields of Biochemistry, Cell biology, Materials science, Mathematics and Physics.
Where appropriate, an assessment is made by an aptitude interview.
Aptitude assessment procedure
- Information and documents to be submitted
- Notes and Rules of Procedure for the Aptitude Test [Eignungsfeststellungsordnung] on the webpage of the discipline
Notes on the application process
If, at the time of application, proof of the first degree qualifying the applicant for a profession is not yet available, the application will be considered under the precondition that 80% of the credit points attainable for the degree have already been achieved based on completed module examinations or the final thesis and the colloquium (if applicable). A certification from the awarding institute of higher education (examination office) serves as proof of the above-mentioned academic achievements. You can find the appropriate form on the Admissions Office website.
General information about the degree program
20th century physics and biology took science to the atomic and molecular level. To meet today's technological challenges we have to follow this trend and move from micro- to nanotechnology. At this level of spatial resolution, technology meets biology. The machines in our cells and in all life on earth are nanomachines encoded in a genetic language. These nanomachines provide functionality at a much smaller scale, greater efficiency, consuming less energy and creating less pollution as is currently possible with micro-technologies. We have to understand how to engineer such cellular machines.
The rapidly growing field of Molecular Bioengineering necessitates the development of a new generation of scientists whose know-how is interdisciplinary and reflects a thorough knowledge of state-of-the-art technology across all relevant disciplines. The master’s program has established a novel combination of the fields of biology, biochemistry, biophysics, materials science, medical science, bioinformatics and nanotechnology.
A graduate is able to combine his knowledge of biomedical contents with an engineering approach to current research questions and can contribute to an efficient technology transfer. He will be qualified to work in a wide range of R&D work fields.
Study contents
The master’s program aims to teach students the fundamentals in biomedicine and bio-nanotechnology combining biology and technology, which are linked in two ways: On the one hand, biological knowledge on cells is applied to develop the notion of molecular factories; on the other hand, nano-technology and bioinformatics are enabling technologies applicable to engineer biomaterials for medical applications.
The courses taught in the first three semesters fall into two categories: a biomedical area (Chemistry with Biomolecules, Genomics, Proteomics, Genomes and Stem Cell Engineering, Protein Networks and Protein Engineering) and a biotechnological area (Bionanotechnology, Bioinformatics, Biomaterials, Biophysics, Cellular Machines). In the second and third semesters students can specialize in one of these two areas by choosing either “Application to Biomedicine” or “Application to Technology”. The fourth semester is dedicated to the master’s thesis.
Students gain an interdisciplinary training and in-depth knowledge in the biomedical and technological aspects of bioscience and the applications of Molecular Bioengineering to materials science and medical sciences. Students also learn essential skills for presenting their work orally and in written form.
Occupational fields
The dynamic development in life sciences and biotechnology creates a huge demand for qualified scientists in these areas. Graduates of the Molecular Bioengineering program will be able to find appropriate positions in research institutes as well as in biotechnology, pharmaceutical and software industry.
The great majority of our students go for a PhD after graduation.
Study documents
The official announcements of TU Dresden include all published regulations . Please use the search bar to find the document you need: Official proclamation
The regulations are also available on each institution’s website.
- Examination Regulation
- Study Regulation
- Aptitude Assessment Regulation
… you will find on the respective site of the responsible unit.
Contacts
Admissions Office
ServiceCenterStudies
Post address:
Technische Universität Dresden
Immatrikulationsamt
01062 Dresden
- Tel.
- +49 351 463-42000
Office Hours:
Center for Molecular and Cellular Bioengineering (CMCB)
Academic Advisor
Mr Prof. Konstantinos Anastassiadis
Center for Molecular and Cellular Bioengineering (CMCB)
Office address:
Biotechnologisches Zentrum an der TU Dresden (BIOTEC), Tatzberg 47-49, Raum 127
Post address:
TU Dresden
Center for Molecular and Cellular Bioengineering (CMCB)
Biotechnologisches Zentrum (BIOTEC)
Tatzberg 47/49
01307 Dresden
- Tel.
- +49 351 463-40127
Office Hours:
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International Office
International Office
Office address:
Bürogebäude Strehlener Str. (BSS) 22, 6. Etage, Raum 671
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TU Dresden
International Office
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- +49 351 463-39607
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