Chemical Biotechnology
B.Sc.
Overview
Chemical biotechnology is key in the sustainable and resource-conserving design of goods and value chains. Students of the Bachelor’s degree program in Chemical Biotechnology (B.Sc.) learn to understand and analyze biogenic materials, tools, and processes and to put them to use for industrial purposes.
The degree program teaches the fundamentals of natural sciences and engineering from the fields of mathematics, statistics, bioinformatics, physics, micro- and molecular biology, organic and analytical chemistry, and biochemistry. Among other things, students learn to investigate the properties of enzymes and to use them in enzyme technology to apply them in bio-based production processes, to understand and apply basic (bio)process engineering operations, and to use methodological and technical skills to carry out organic-chemical reactions and micro- and molecular-biological processes. Thus, they acquire the skills needed to understand and develop processes that enable the production of industrial products from biogenic raw materials. They contribute to minimizing the use of resources and energy, reducing environmental damage, and enabling a sustainable circular economy.
Graduates of the degree program have a sound understanding of chemistry and are very familiar with biological principles and molecular biological methods. They are able to competently support the development of sustainable production processes and technologies, and design, implement, and scale up biotechnological processes. They are thus excellently qualified for further scientific training in a relevant Master’s degree program as well as for starting a career in the chemical and biotechnological industry.
Structure
- The first two semesters include the Fundamentals and Orientation Examinations (GOP) and provide the necessary scientific knowledge for the specialized modules of the subsequent studies.
- From the third semester onwards, in-depth content from the fields of chemistry, molecular biology and process engineering follows. These are supplemented by a compulsory research internship and elective modules.
- The Bachelor’s thesis concludes the program.
Costs
Tuition
HK$32,449.12
(international)
HK$584.08
(home)
Funding
Admissions
Qualifications
This is a program with unrestricted access. There is no selection procedure. You will receive confirmation of your application
- after submission of the online application and all documents in a formally correct manner by the deadline
- and after your documents have been reviewed.
During your first year of studies, the "Grundlagen- and Orientierungsprüfung" has to be completed. It consists of six examinations based on the mandatory modules in mathematics, physics, statistics, general chemistry, physical chemistry and basics of organic chemistry.
Language requirements
DSH
2