MSc Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Hamburg University of Applied Sciences · Hamburg, Germany
Open
198 days left to apply
Application deadline
15 May 2027
Register by 15 May 2027 + 1 more
Starts
Winter semester, Summer semester
Tuition
No tuition fees
Duration
3 semesters
Taught in
English
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Can you get in?
- Academic requirements
- This engineering-intensive Master's degree is intended for biotechnology graduates with 210 Credit Points (ECTS)*. To successfully complete the programme, prior engineering knowledge, and practical experience are essential. These skills are important admission requirements. Please note: A degree in (Bio)chemistry, Biomedical/Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or Pharmacy does not meet these demands.full text
- English
- B2B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: TOEFL iBT (since 2026): 4.5 Reading: 4.5 Listening: 4.5 Speaking: 4.5 Writing: 4.5 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 87 Reading: 22 Listening: 22 Speaking: 21 Writing: 22 IELTS Academic: 5.5 Cambridge…
- German
- A2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: Goethe-Zertifikat: Goethe-Zertifikat A2
- How you apply
- Directly to Hamburg University of Applied Sciences. The official programme listing links to the application portal.
- Application period
- The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: 1 April - 15 May The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the summer semester: 1 December 2026 - 15 January 2027
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Check my profile — freeWhat your first year costs
- Tuition (2 semesters)
- None
- Semester contribution (2×)
- €758
- Living costs (12 months)
- €15,600
- First year, about
- €16,358
From the programme's DAAD listing. The living-cost figure is the university's own estimate.
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Compare my optionsThe programme
Programme content: see module handbook (tab “Course details”) IMPORTANT: This is an engineering-intensive Master's degree intended for biotechnology graduates. To successfully complete the programme, prior engineering knowledge, and practical experience are essential. These skills are therefore important admission requirements.
- How it is organised
- To find detailed information on the modules and course content, please click on the PDF link below to see the module handbook. PDF Download
- Internships
- The Master's programme does not include an integrated internship, but it is possible to complete your Master's thesis in industry or at academic research institutes.
- Part-time work
- If you are coming to Germany on a visa, you will have to provide proof of your finances for the first year: 853 EUR per month (10,236 EUR per year). EU students can work 20 hours per week.
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 Hamburg
Germany's second-largest city and its biggest port, with canals, two lakes in the centre, and a long list of universities and specialist schools.
Hamburg is a Free and Hanseatic City: a city and a federal state in one, about 1.97 million people on the Elbe, and about as far as you can get from the postcard idea of a small German university town. The harbour is the centre of the place.
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