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Study objectives of the Master's programme Biochemical and Chemical Engineering
Standard period of study: 4 Semester
Language: German
Degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Application period:
1st June – 15th July (winter semester)
1st December – 15th January (summer semester)
The structure of the Master's programme is shown in the following figure. For detailed information, please refer to the in-depth structure of the programme and the module handbook (MHB). In addition, you will find the curriculum as a graphical overview with a sample curriculum and module overview.
In the core modules, students acquire in-depth knowledge in the field of Applied Process Engineering. Here, all students of Bio- and Chemical Engineering have a common module in the field of Process Optimization and Simulation as well as two further modules either in the field of Bioengineering (Industrial Bioprocess Engineering and Formulation Technology) or in the field of Chemical Engineering (Computer Aided Process Engineering and Thermodynamics of Mixtures).
The Interdisciplinary Electives serve the much-cited view beyond the horizon. All subjects/modules and courses that are not included in the Master's programme Bio- and Chemical Engineering or the Bachelor's programme Bio-, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering can be taken. As these subjects are part of your transcript, you should use the opportunity to prove in your transcript that you have acquired the relevant competences that will be useful for your later career choice. Graded notes are noted on the certificate.
The final module has a volume of 30 CP and contains the preparation of a written thesis including literature research, the Master's thesis (28 CP), as well as a presentation of the results (2 CP). Both parts must be passed separately. The processing period is 6 months. Only those who have passed all examinations and who have successfully completed the Student Research Project can be admitted to the Master's thesis.
The qualification goal of the final module is the independent, scientifically methodical work of a relevant topic in the field of bio- and chemical engineering. New solutions for a scientific problem are developed, summarized in writing and finally presented.
The Master's thesis can also be written at another faculty or in a company.
Important: The supervisor must be a professor of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. The supervisor will issue the topic and review the thesis.
In the profile area, students have the opportunity to adapt their studies to their individual interests and abilities. There are no specifications regarding content and students are free to choose between modules in Biological, Chemical, Thermal and Mechanical Process Engineering. The module "New Technologies", which teaches students competences in the field of research, is worthy of special mention. The courses offered include aspects both in Natural Sciences and Engineering. Students are thus given the opportunity to individually design and sharpen their scientific profile.
In the laboratory modules, students can choose between the interdisciplinary research modules "From gene to product" or "battery".
The Elective Modules area used for individual fine-tuning of the study profile. Particularly noteworthy here are electives of modules from the other faculties, especially in the fields of Biology/Biotechnology, Chemistry, Food Chemistry and Environmental Technology. It is also possible to take modules from the other specialisation areas of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, e.g. Aerospace Engineering.
The thesis has a volume of 15 CP and has to be submitted in written form (13 CP) after a processing time of about 3 months. It concludes with a presentation of the results (2 CP). The student research project demonstrates the ability to develop, implement and present concepts. You should show that you are able to define goals for a larger task and to develop interdisciplinary solutions and concepts. The student research project can be done at any institute of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and will be registered at the supervising institute. The registration and submission date will be recorded there. The student research project can also be carried out at another faculty or in a company.
Important: The supervisor must be a professor of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. The supervisor will issue the topic and review the thesis.
