Pharmaceutical Bioprocess Engineering
B.Sc.
Overview
The Pharmaceutical Bioprocess Engineering program combines engineering sciences with the natural sciences. This program deals, for example, with the structure of microorganisms with which biotechnological products can be produced. On the other hand, the technical properties of an industrial plant in which several cubic meters of product are to be fermented every day are the subject of this course. Pharmaceutical bioprocess technology operates in a complex environment with numerous different requirements:
- safe methods of genetic engineering
- precise analytical methods for monitoring the process and the product
- individual adaptation of the fermentation and purification process to the organisms and products used
- careful conception of the production plants
- consistent application of quality management methods in the pharmaceutical industry
- formulation of a biotechnological active substance into a medicinal product
Which further expertise and skills will I acquire?
Graduates of the Pharmaceutical Bioprocess Engineering Bachelor's program are able to …
- plan biotechnological production facilities
- produce biotechnological products, e.g. pharmaceutical drugs, in accordance with legal and hygienic requirements
- monitor production processes and organize them in accordance with quality management methods
- analyze and evaluate biotechnological products
- produce common dosage forms such as tablets and injections
- work safely and scientifically correct in the laboratory
Which professional opportunities can I take up with this qualification?
Most students continue their studies with the consecutive Master's program in Pharmaceutical Bioprocess Engineering after completing the Bachelor's program. Graduates will find jobs in the biotechnological, chemical, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries as well as in plant construction. Possible tasks in the future career could be, among others:
- Monitoring, control, evaluation of biotechnological processes
- Quality assurance
- Planning and projecting of new plants
- Optimization of manufacturing processes
- Organization of operating technology
- Documentation of plant qualification and validation
Structure
The program is designed as a full-time study program. The standard period of study is six semesters (180 credits). Most of the modules to be completed are compulsory modules (148 credits). The Bachelor's program is divided into the following sections:
Basic and orientation examination (1st – 2nd semester): A sound scientific understanding is created in this training section. The basic subjects include biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics.
Bachelor's examination (3rd – 6th semester): In this section of the course, students specialize in engineering sciences and bioprocess engineering. Important subjects in the Bachelor's examination are e.g. technical mechanics, plant construction, bioprocess engineering, biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biotechnology and pharmaceutical technology. Laboratory internships combine theory and practice.
Costs
Tuition
HK$32,449.12
(international)
HK$0.00
(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.
Please note: This degree program requires that you have completed an internship before the start of the program. (More information is available under “Internship”).
Language requirements
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