Molecular Bioengineering

Let’s move to the nanoscale! It is at this level of spatial resolution that 21st-century technology meets modern biology. Proteins, the mighty molecules in our cells and all life on Earth, are nanomachines encoded in a genetic language. They function at a much smaller scale and a greater efficiency than is currently possible with the available micro-technologies. Become a molecular bioengineer and learn how to engineer cellular machines. The Molecular Bioengineering programme brings together a novel combination of biology, biochemistry, biophysics, material science, medical science, bioinformatics, and nanotechnology. Join us and learn the fundamentals of biology, biomedicine, and bionanotechnology. Combine life science with technology. Explore biology to understand how nature engineers its mighty molecules. Use nanotechnology and computational biology to engineer nanomachines, tiny molecular factories, and biomaterials for medical and industrial applications. The Molecular Bioengineering is a comprehensive Master's programme. Over the course of four semesters, the students receive a well-rounded education and gain sought-after wet lab skills. The initial three semesters are dedicated to build foundational knowledge in a variety of courses that fall into two categories: The biomedical modules comprise genomics and stem cell engineering, proteomics, and chemistry with biomolecules. The technological modules include bioinformatics, bionanotechnology and biomaterials, biophysics and cellular machines. Starting in the second semester, the students have the opportunity to dive deeper in their areas of interest by selecting one out of two elective (optional) modules: application in biomedicine (Materials in Biomedicine, Biomedical Tissue Engineering) application in technology (Microsystems Technology, Applied Bionanotechnology) Students also have the opportunity to participate in a workshop on public and economic aspects of bioengineering that discusses ethical and legal issues, patenting, and skills required to found and lead biotechnological companies. Over the course of the third semester, the students have the ability to gain valuable hands-on experience in one of the laboratories at the CMCB, TU Dresden, or partner institution. The studies culminate in the fourth semester which is dedicated to the Master's thesis. The students have the flexibility to choose from a variety of research topics and work in one of the research groups at the B CUBE, BIOTEC, CRTD or POL. They can also reach out to groups at other TU Dresden departments or partner institutions. PDF Download

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Applicants are required to have: 1. A Bachelor's degree, Diploma degree, or an equivalent qualification in one of the following fields: biology/life sciences biotechnology chemistry/biochemistry computer science materials science medicine physics nanotechnology 2. Proven basic knowledge in biochemistry, cell biology, materials science, physics and mathematics 3. A good command of English (see below)

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