Biology in Society TU Dresden

Overview

The MSc in Biology in Society from TU Dresden is intended to provide the opportunity to expand existing molecular biological knowledge in order to broaden organismic, physiological, and genetic aspects, as well as to research and deepen their social relevance.

Professional field

Graduates will be qualified to begin their careers with their in-depth specialist knowledge and practical skills required for professional life combined with their methodical, personal, and social competencies. They will be able to nurture interdisciplinary relationships and will be qualified to work in highly qualified positions, whether in teaching or research institutions, in research and development departments in industry or public institutions, in government agencies and committees, as well as in journalism. They will also be well prepared to undergo further scientific qualification, whether at a national or international level. From their detailed methodological knowledge and their precise understanding of the scientific process, graduates will also be able to work on a tremendous range of issues and industrial areas. This applies to biotechnologically oriented companies, testing and development laboratories in the biological, veterinary, or medical sector, as well as branches of the food industry, both in the Free State of Saxony and throughout Germany. 

Detailed knowledge of scientific methodology can also be applied in non-biological areas where scientific knowledge may be required, including in authorities, press and other media companies, or in parliaments. The profound socially relevant biological and methodical training can also be applied to service providers (e.g., consulting firms) or form a basis for self-employment. The internationalization of the degree program also consolidates graduates’ competitiveness both in science and the wider labor market.