Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (MSc)
Hochschule Fresenius - University of Applied Sciences · Idstein, Germany
Application deadline
Rolling
This programme has no deadline.
Starts
Winter semester, Summer semester
Tuition
Tuition varies
Duration
4 semesters
Taught in
English
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Can you get in?
- Academic requirements
- To be eligible for admission to the full-time Master's programme in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (MSc) at Hochschule Fresenius, you must meet the following admission requirements: Bachelor's Degree You must hold a Bachelor's degree in a chemistry- or biology-related field of study, such as pharmacy, chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or biotechnology, with at least 180 credit points.full text
- English
- B2B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 70 Reading: 18 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20 Writing: 17 IELTS Academic: 6
- German
- Not required for admission.
- How you apply
- Directly to Hochschule Fresenius - University of Applied Sciences. The official programme listing links to the application portal.
- Application period
- This programme has no deadline listed.
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Check my profile — freeWhat your first year costs
- Tuition (2 semesters)
- €10,560
- Semester contribution (2×)
- Included in the tuition fees
- Living costs (12 months)
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Compare my optionsThe programme
If you hold a Bachelor's degree in pharmaceutics, chemistry, or biology and wish to further your knowledge to take on specialist and management roles in the pharmaceutical industry, our Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Master's programme is the ideal fit for you. This four-semester programme is designed to provide you with extensive knowledge and valuable skills essential for the biopharmaceutical industry.
- How it is organised
- This Master’s programme is designed to provide you with an in-depth education in all relevant skills for a career in the field of pharmaceutical biotechnology. In order to achieve this, your classes will focus on three main areas spread over four semesters.
- Part-time work
- Get more information at: www.hs-fresenius.com/international/working-in-germany/
- Support for international students
- Our academic assistants support students concerning all academic issues and organisational questions about their study programmes.
From your country
General requirements for master's applicants. Rules change — confirm with the university and your local German mission.
🇮🇳 Applying from India
- An APS India certificate is mandatory before your visa appointment — processing takes weeks, so start it the day you decide to apply.
- Budget for the blocked account (€11,904 for one year in 2026 — verify the current amount with the German Embassy).
- IELTS/TOEFL is typically required; some universities accept a Medium-of-Instruction letter — check the official program page.
🇳🇬 Applying from Nigeria
- Proof of funds is usually a blocked account; open it early — transfers and verification take time.
- WAEC/NECO results are assessed via uni-assist for most universities; a Studienkolleg year may be required for bachelor's entry.
- Visa appointment slots in Lagos and Abuja book out months ahead — book as soon as you have an admission letter.
🇻🇳 Applying from Vietnam
- APS Vietnam certification applies to Vietnamese applicants — schedule the document check before university deadlines.
- Most universities want IELTS 6.0–6.5 for English-taught programs; requirements vary by program.
- Plan finances around the blocked account plus health insurance — both are checked at the visa stage.
🇧🇩 Applying from Bangladesh
- Document verification is strict: keep certificates, transcripts, and bank papers consistent and genuine — discrepancies sink applications.
- The blocked account is the standard proof of funds. You do not need an admission letter to open one, so set it up alongside your applications.
- Apply to several programs in parallel — visa processing in Dhaka can be slow, and an early admission letter buys you time.
Living in Idstein
A half-timbered Taunus town with one private university in its centre, chemistry and biology labs in a 19th-century building, and Frankfurt and Wiesbaden on the same rail line.
Idstein is a town of about 25,700 people in the Taunus hills, in the state of Hesse. Its old centre is full of half-timbered houses from the 17th century, a tower from the 12th century and a Renaissance palace, and a private university, Hochschule Fresenius,…
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