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The degree programme combines the knowledge of natural sciences and economics.
Interdisciplinary interface of : Life sciences and business
The complexity of processes in the life science industry requires the training of interdisciplinary specialists. They should have sound business knowledge in the areas of product development, product commercialisation, product provision, innovation management and marketing. They should also be proficient in the application of food technology or biotechnology.
Companies must be competitive. To do this, they need new product ideas. These must be realised on an industrial scale and then successfully marketed. The expertise for this is imparted in the "Industrial Engineering and Management Life Sciences" degree programme through the interdisciplinary interface between the two departments of Food Technology and Business. This is often an essential component of the requirement profiles of future managers.
At a glance
Degree
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Type of programme
Campus-based programme
Start of study programme
Winter semester
Language of instructions
German
English
English
Standard duration
7 semester
Free of Admission Restriction
Yes
ECTS-Punkte
210 ECTS
- You enjoy scientific and technical subjects.
- You are interested in a degree programme with a high degree of diversity and practical orientation.
- You want to lay the foundations for a management position in a stable market.
- In addition to technical know-how, you would also like to train professionally relevant, social and methodological skills.
We support you
To make it easier for you to start your studies, we recommend our preliminary courses in maths and chemistry, which are offered a few weeks before the start of your studies. We offer specialist support in the form of tutorials for many modules in the first two semesters. Our student mentors are your contacts for all questions relating to your degree programme.
The Bachelor's degree programme in Industrial Engineering and Management Life Sciences has a modular structure and starts in the winter semester. The standard period of study is 7 semesters (210 ECTS credits). As a rule, 6 modules are completed per semester.
In the interdisciplinary degree programme "Industrial Engineering Life Sciences", you will acquire knowledge in industrial biotechnology or food technology in addition to economic knowledge, depending on your specialisation. The food technology course focuses on product and process optimisation as well as food innovation. In industrial biotechnology, you can expect modules such as cell biology & cell culture technology or molecular biology & genetic engineering. The business programme focuses on quality, innovation and marketing management.
In the first year of the programme, you will initially learn the necessary scientific, engineering and business fundamentals. The modules from the third semester onwards serve to prepare you specifically for your career. Please note that you must complete a basic internship of 8 weeks by the start of the 4th semester. In addition, in-depth compulsory modules are offered in the areas of technology, engineering and management. You will find the corresponding module plans in the download area.
During the programme, professionally relevant, social and methodological skills are trained through group and project work and by practising presentation techniques. Theoretically acquired knowledge can be directly applied and deepened in various laboratory practicals. An extensive range of compulsory electives allows you to set individual specialisations during your studies.
In the 7th semester, you will complete your practical phase and write your Bachelor's thesis. The internship in industry at the end of the degree programme prepares you ideally for your career entry.
The integration of a semester or internship abroad is possible, particularly in the second half of your studies, and is supported and guaranteed in terms of quality by scholarship programmes and cooperation agreements.
- Industrial Biotechnology
- Food technology
University entrance qualification
If you choose the German-language option and German-language modules, you must provide proof of German language proficiency of at least level C1 (DSH-2) of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. This does not apply to applicants who have obtained their university entrance qualification at a German-speaking institution or who have already completed a university degree programme in predominantly German.
If you choose the English-language option and English-language modules, you must provide proof of English language proficiency of at least level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. This does not apply to applicants who have obtained their higher education entrance qualification at an English-speaking institution or who have already completed a higher education degree programme predominantly in English.
With German educational certificates: 15 April to 30 September; with foreign educational certificates: 1 March to 30 September
Career prospects : in corporate development
The Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering and Management in Life Sciences qualifies students for:
- entry into various professional fields in the food, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, cosmetics or animal feed industries.
- transfer to a consecutive Master's degree programme at Fulda University of Applied Sciences and at other universities in Germany and abroad.
Thanks to the interdisciplinary interface expertise, future jobs for graduates of the "Industrial Engineering and Management Life Sciences" degree programme are not only in production, but above all in corporate development and innovation management close to management boards.
The main areas of work for our graduates are
- Product management
- Product and process development
- quality management
- Marketing and sales
- Market and consumer research
- Authorisation and patent management.
Students and alumni share their experiences : Impressions from the study program
”Hello, My name is Alina and I'm studying Food Engineering and Management at Fulda University of Applied Sciences. I chose this degree programme because I wanted to learn about the economic background as well as the technological aspects. You could say that the degree programme is very versatile. The future career opportunities offered by this degree programme are numerous, as the combination of technology and business means that you cover many areas.
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Alina Heering, Bachelor's degree programme in Industrial Engineering and Management Food
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Your Department
The degree programme is offered by the Department of Food Technology. Find out more about your new environment, the teaching and your future professors on the department's website.
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