Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems

Overview

Lectures and laboratory exercises on biochemical processes, cell and molecular biology, and genetic engineering – including the various analytical techniques – provide a solid knowledge base. At the Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology programme offered by the IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems you will also gain insights into human medicine and pharmaceutical science in order to acquire an understanding of the effects of medicines and their production.

Pharmaceutical biotechnology

This is an important part of the degree: courses on the theoretical principles and practical implementation of processes used in the biopharmaceutical industry. These cover aspects such as the design of biopharmaceutical production processes and the basics of planning the related production facilities.

In the lab-based courses, a model process set-up is used to illustrate important concepts.

Quality management

Mistakes in the medical and pharmaceutical industry can cost lives, so a thorough knowledge of quality management is essential.

Fundamentals of business

As well as acquiring fundamental scientific knowledge, you also focus on communication and human resources in preparation for working in an interdisciplinary environment.

Your training also includes practical work as part of research and industry projects.