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Branch of study of the degree program "Environmental & Bioengineering" at the interface between life sciences and technical studies. |
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| preface
The field of biotechnology / life sciences is one of the key industries of the 21st century offering tremendous potential for growth and professional development and advancement. Innsbruck / Tyrol provides a highly competitive location also internationally thanks to its excellently positioned universities, the Tyrolean Future Foundation, the Center for Academic Spin-offs CAST, innovative competence centers, and global players of the bioengineering industry such as Novartis-Sandoz. The study program ‘Environmental- & Bioengineering’ with its specialized branch "Biotechnology" of MCI is positioned at the interface between university programs with a primarily natural-scientific / medical orientation, and MCI’s own programs in the field of engineering and environmental technology. Thanks to this interdisciplinary positioning the existing natural-scientific and medical know-how is synergistically complemented by a technological component, equipping the students with future-oriented qualifications. |
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| qualification profile
The aim of this innovative and forward-looking course is to provide its graduates with a profound knowledge of Biotechnology together with a broad understanding of related fields: General Biology | Microbiology | Molecular Biology | Cell Biology | General Chemistry | Biochemistry | Physics | Bioinformatics | Genetic Engineering & Genomics | Computer-assisted Simulation | Molecular Modelling | Computational Biochemistry | Pharmacy & Immunology | Instrumental Analysis | Measurement Technology and Control Engineering | Bioprocess Engineering | Technology & Competition Law | Project Management | Business Management. This interdisciplinary body of knowledge gives our graduates the confidence to tackle demanding tasks and challenging problems and to come up with efficient solutions. Particular attention is paid to personal development, social skills, international awareness and foreign language competence. The opportunity to spend the 5th or 6th semester at one of MCI’s partner institutes around the world helps our undergraduates to acquire skills in working with colleagues from abroad as well as promoting awareness of other cultures. |
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| career prospects
Bioengineers deal with (micro)biological technologies, methods and processes. They are active in the development of cell culture technology, the operation of bioreactors, or the field of environmental technology. They are responsible for adapting processes developed in the laboratory to a commercial scale, ensure smooth production processes, design and supervise bio-process engineering facilities or, in the field of environmental technology, develop biological processes for the disposal of solid, liquid and gaseous materials. Graduates have a large variety of career options in particular in the following fields:
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| program
The bachelor program "Environmental- & Bioengineering" with its specialized branch "Biotechnology" comprises 6 semesters and lectures totaling 134 semester hours or 2,010 hours of instruction. Lectures are basically in German, however, certain lectures and exams may also be in English. A semester’s duration is from the end of September until mid-February and from the end of February until the beginning of July. As a rule lectures will take place Mondays through Fridays during the daytime. schedule
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| internship
During the last year students are required to complete an integrative internship in a relevant industry either in Austria or abroad. The program management will provide organizational support and mentoring in cooperation with the relevant company. |
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| internationality
A global perspective is a significant component of this program. This approach is reflected in the composition of the faculty, the students, the curriculum and the projects selected for the program. Particular importance is placed on the excellent command of English. A selected number of students will have the opportunity to take part in a semester-abroad program with a partner university and / or to complete their internship with a foreign company. |
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| prerequisites & admission Accepted into the program are:
The relevance and recognition of other types of diplomas is determined by the program director, who also determines which previous studies, professional experience, and additional knowledge is applicable and can be credited (e.g. HTL). Applications for admission to the program shall be submitted on the basis of the standardized application form, including all required documentation, in accordance with the applicable deadline. Each year 35 students are admitted. If the number of applications exceeds the number of available places, admission will be based on the following criteria: Career background / Written exam / Interview |
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| faculty
The academic staff consists of full-time professors and lecturers of MCI as well as executives and acknowledged experts from the fields of science, technology and business as well as the independent professions. This guarantees that the latest developments from science, research and practical application are synergistically integrated in the curriculum of the program. Coupling progressive didactic teaching methods with intensive mentoring ensures a practice-oriented education that offers the support needed to complete this course of studies within the projected time-frame. ‘Theoretical’ and ‘practical’ are not contradictory terms, but as a fusion offer opportunities and challenges for a new form of teaching and learning. |
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| tuition fees
Students are required to pay a tuition fee of currently 363.- EURO per semester. To prevent admitted students from failing to begin or dropping their studies, a deposit of currently 363.- EURO must be paid at the beginning of the program. The deposit will then be used to pay the tuition fee for the second semester. Students are also required to pay for the course materials distributed by MCI. |
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| academic degree
Graduates of the program are conferred the academic degree ‘Bachelor’ (attested by a leaving certificate, Bachelor’s diploma, diploma supplement etc.). Other than embarking on their professional career graduates also have the option of continuing their studies by a relevant Master Program at universities in Austria or abroad. MCI will implement a number of internationally oriented Master Programs starting in 2008. Two of these programs are directed especially at graduates of the program "Biotechnology":
Graduates of these programs can be admitted to corresponding doctoral studies at Austrian universities. |
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| location
Given its centuries-old academic tradition and its unique location at the axis of international trade, Innsbruck offers ideal conditions for students from around the world. The diverse cultural life of Innsbruck and Tyrol with the magnificent backdrop of the nearby mountains, its unsurpassed sports and recreational facilities, along with its close proximity to Germany, Switzerland, and Italy guarantee that students will enjoy a unique setting. The program "Environmental- & Bioengineering" is hosted by the main campus on Egger-Lienz-Strasse. This location is easily accessible and has an attractive infrastructure with state-of-the-art facilities including rooms equipped for seminars, data processing, space for work groups, up-to-date workshops, as well as laboratory and testing facilities. Student dormitories are nearby and the campus offers convenient parking. It can be easily reached by both private and public transport. |
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| admissions procedure
Method of application: in writing (standardized application form plus copies of supporting documents) |
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| accreditation of prior study or work experience Prior study or work experience may be taken into account. (By individual representation.) |
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