Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

The Master's programme in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology aims to train graduates who can be employed in all areas of red biotechnology. The focus of the training is on target-oriented drug discovery and development as well as the development and optimisation of biotechnological manufacturing processes for small molecule and recombinant pharmaceutical products.

Accordingly, you will find career prospects in the following areas:

• biotechnological pharmaceutical companies
• biotechnological research institutes and R&D service companies
• diagnostic companies, institutes and laboratories
• manufacturers of biotechnological production plants
• Manufacturers of devices, equipment and apparatus for biotechnology
• Manufacturers of diagnostic and analytical equipment
• Investigation offices, approval and licensing authorities, public institutions
• Consulting, freelance professions

The Master's degree qualifies students for a career in the higher civil service. It also opens up the possibility of a doctorate to particularly high-achieving students.