The biotechnical and chemical industries face new tasks in the 21st century. Biotechnical processes must be integrated into classic chemical process engineering. At the same time, the challenges of the energy and raw materials transition must be mastered. Nanomaterials, ionic fluids, biocomposites, but also bio-inspired materials open up new opportunities in materials science; Biopharmaceuticals, biomaterials and cell-based constructs new therapies and thus advances in medicine.
In the Bayreuth Master’s degree in “Biotechnology and Chemical Process Engineering”, students learn to approach these challenges with a high level of engineering expertise and to participate in the development of innovative products and processes. The interdisciplinary orientation of the course promotes the ability to use new knowledge for technological applications.
Engineers of the future
Bioprocess and process engineering, microreaction engineering, process simulation and numerical analysis, separation and formulation techniques, biomaterials and cellular biotechnology, but also the production of biopharmaceuticals and biomimetics or the area of modeling and global cycles - these are just a few examples of industry-related research fields that the master’s degree program offers “Biotechnology and chemical process engineering” bundles in a future-oriented study profile with its three specializations. In personal contact with their lecturers, students are introduced to current issues in the areas of bioprocess engineering, chemical process engineering and bio-inspired materials. In doing so, you will get to know future-oriented solutions. At the same time, the students are enabled to work on application-related projects independently. Interdisciplinary skills round off the training.
Research-oriented and networked
“Biotechnology and chemical process engineering” is one of six master's programs at the Faculty of Engineering. The training is closely related to the main research areas of the engineer, in particular “bio and environmental technology”, “energy technology” and “new materials”. Interdisciplinary cooperation in these areas also gives the graduate education new impulses.
Career prospects
In the biotechnical and chemical industries there is a growing need for process engineers with specialist knowledge of natural sciences. Therefore, the graduates have attractive career prospects, e.g. B. in product and process development, research or development-related sales. The master’s degree in “Biotechnology and Chemical Process Engineering” enables careers in companies, but universities and research institutes also offer opportunities for a scientific career.