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Molecular Diagnostics
If you want to understand how biological signals are translated into concrete medical decisions, this is the field for you. The degree programme specifically brings together three areas that are rarely combined at such an early stage: molecular biology, modern analytics and data-driven analysis.
You won’t just be working in the laboratory; you’ll also learn how to interpret biological data and translate it into actionable insights. It is precisely this interface that determines today whether diagnostics merely measure or truly understand. This clearly sets the programme apart from many traditional Biotechnology programmes, which tend to keep laboratory work and theory more strictly separate.
Professor Wünschiers’ research in Mittweida
An overview of the course content
With the specialisation in Molecular Diagnostics, you will gain targeted insight into biomedical applications. You will work with cell models, genetic analyses and modern biotechnological methods that are used directly in diagnostics and research. The focus is not on isolated methods, but on how they interact: How are valid results obtained? How can complex biological processes be reliably detected? And how do these lead to applications that can actually be used in medicine or industry?
During your degree, you will first build up a broad foundation in the natural sciences. From the third semester onwards, you’ll begin to specialise in your chosen area. You’ll work with methods of molecular Biotechnology and engage intensively with molecular cell biology. Subjects such as genetics, biochemistry and analytical methods form the basis for understanding biological processes at the microscopic level.
Biotechnology
General/Inorganic Chemistry
Fundamentals of Biology/Microbiology
Sequence-based bioinformatics
Mathematics
Genetics/Molecular Biology
Organic Chemistry
Fundamentals of Biology/Microbiology
Structure-based bioinformatics
Scientific English
Mathematics: Statistics/Stochastics
Physical Chemistry
Biochemistry
Methods of Molecular Biotechnology
Analytical Chemistry
Fundamentals of Physics
Specialisation module:
- Molecular Cell Biology
Methods of Molecular Biotechnology
Bioprocess Engineering
Applied Bioinformatics
Scientific Presentation
3 specialisation modules:
- Algal and Plant Biotechnology
- Cell Culture Techniques
- Elective module (1 out of 6): Introduction to Biodata Sciences, Environmental Law, Environmental Engineering I, General Studies (Studium Generale), Physical Chemistry II, Skills Development I
Bioethics
Research project
4 specialisation modules:
- Molecular and Cellular Biomedicine
- Applied Biotechnology
- Elective modules (2 out of 6): Environmental biotechnology, Ecotoxicology, Environmental Engineering II, Biophotonics I, Chemo-/Biosensor Technology, Skills Development II
Practical module
: Independent scientific and practical work within a company
Duration: 12 weeks
Bachelor’s
thesis: Final, independent academic thesis
Duration: 12 weeks
Biotechnology in Mittweida
In summary – Molecular Diagnostics in Mittweida
Specialisation within the full-time Bachelor’s degree programme in Biotechnology
(180 Credits)
Once you’ve graduated, you’ll be in high demand in fields where biological processes need to be understood and translated into practical applications. You might work, for example, in Molecular Diagnostics, biomedical research or the development of new analytical methods. Typical roles are found in the laboratory and diagnostics sector, in research and development, or in quality assurance.
Application and Admission
Applicants must hold a general university entrance qualification, a university of applied sciences entrance qualification, a subject-specific university entrance qualification or an equivalent recognised qualification. Applicants who have completed vocational training and have at least three years’ professional experience may also be admitted following a consultation and a successful entrance examination.
Language skills:
Anyone who did not obtain their university entrance qualification at a German-speaking institution must demonstrate German language proficiency at level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Proof of this can be provided, for example, by passing the ‘German as a Foreign Language’ (TestDaF) test at the Mittweida University Preparatory College with an average score of TDN 3 in all four sections, or by presenting an equivalent certificate.
The application period for the winter semester begins on 15 April and ends on 15 July. You can register online via the HSMW application portal. Once you have submitted all your documents, you can enrol. Once you have enrolled, your place at Mittweida is secured. For international applicants, the application deadline is 15 May, to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.
We’ve got you covered! Excellent study conditions, modern facilities and affordable rent allow you to focus fully on your studies. Tutorials are on hand to help with academic queries, the SAXEED start-up network supports you on your journey to developing your own business idea, and the Social Support Service offers assistance with specific life situations, such as childcare or caring for relatives. The campus also has plenty to offer: two music festivals a year, an active esports team and a vibrant student community. Discover just how diverse life in Mittweida is – at the Open Day or the Night of Science.
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Frequently Asked Questions
During your degree, you can specialise in exciting fields such as Molecular Diagnostics or Environmental biotechnology. We won’t leave you to make this decision on your own: the professors will give you a detailed overview of the various specialisations, and thanks to the close contact you’ll have with staff at the university, you’ll quickly discover through discussion which one best suits your goals.
You don’t need any specific practical experience in this field, but you should have a healthy enthusiasm for maths, biology and chemistry. As we’ll be starting with the basics, what matters most is your affinity for technology and your enthusiasm for experimentation.
Whilst traditional biology primarily researches and describes life, the Biotechnology programme at Mittweida is an applied course in which you learn to harness biological systems specifically for technical solutions. It is therefore less about pure theory and much more about how to use cells or enzymes as tools for industry or medicine.
Laboratory work takes place in small groups, so you can get hands-on experience using state-of-the-art equipment rather than just watching. The equipment meets the very highest industry standards, which means you’ll be perfectly prepared for your future working life.
The degree programme is practice-oriented, as you spend a large part of your time working directly in the laboratories and putting theory into practice straight away. In addition, a twelve-week practical module is an integral part of the curriculum, enabling you to gain real-world professional experience whilst you’re still studying.
