Biotechnology MCI - The Entrepreneurial School®

Overview

Key features

The master's programme in Biotechnology at MCI - The Entrepreneurial School® is aimed at motivated people who want to translate bioscientific know-how into products. The programme covers all steps from the gene to the product and teaches the methodological and problem-solving skills needed to tackle a wide range of issues. This is why graduates find themselves in research and development positions as well as in all areas of biotechnological applications.

During your studies, you will have the opportunity to spend your third semester at one of MCI's international partner schools or to write your master's thesis abroad in the fourth semester.

While studying

The master's degree programme in Biotechnology is held entirely in English. It is characterized by high quality content, proximity to business, and internationality. Through close cooperation with our partners from industry, you will gain valuable practical experience during your master's studies.

After studying

Studying at MCI is an investment in a successful future. Through close cooperation with industry and the practical orientation of all courses, MCI graduates are in particularly high demand on the job market and have several job offers even before graduation.

Professional opportunities

During your studies, you will have the opportunity to apply for a study cooperation. The master's degree programme in Biotechnology cooperates with the companies Roche, Novartis and Sandoz. Selected students receive an employment contract after the second semester and complete an internship and their master's thesis at the respective company while continuing their studies at MCI.

You may also write your master's thesis at a wide variety of companies and research institutions outside of the study partnerships.

The interdisciplinary programme opens up a wide range of career opportunities for graduates, including:

• Biomedical research and development
• Pharmaceutical industry and diagnostics
• Chemical industry
• Agriculture, fertilizer & fodder industries
• Apparatus & plant engineering for biotechnological applications
• Measuring, testing and analysis
• Environmental engineering
• Public infrastructure, associations, and interest groups
• International co-operations, and organizations
• Consulting, free-lancing