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22 M S C P ROGRAMMES Bioinformatics and Systems Biology This MSc programme focuses on the use of computer-based methods and mathematical models to analyse the vast amounts of biological data produced using high-throughput methods. Examples of biological data include DNA and protein sequences, mRNA levels, lists of post-translational modifications, protein-protein interaction data, and metabolic pathway information. Although computational analysis accounts for a large part of the programme, students also gain a deep understanding of the underlying molecular biology and the experimental methods used to generate the large volumes of data. Career prospects Future career opportunities include management positions or biomedical research at universities or in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. Biotechnology New pharmaceuticals, enzymes for washing powder and beer brewing, or dyes and other ingredients used in food production are based on years of interdisciplinary research in biotechnology. This programme gives you fundamental knowledge of bio- chemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, and process technology. You will learn to apply this knowledge to biotechnological problems—–ranging from basic research issues to the development of new cell factories and the study of their behaviour in bioreactors—–and acquire the relevant competencies for collecting and analysing wide-ranging data. Career prospects Job opportunities in consultancy firms, the public sector, and the biotech industry within research and production of new medicines, enzymes, and ingredients as well as in the environmental area. Chemical and Biochemical Engineering This MSc programme focuses on chemical and biochemical industrial technology and on the commercial and sustainable chemical or biochemical conversion of any kind of raw materials into substances and products required by modern society. Students learn to solve technological problems using chemistry, mathematics, physics, and thermodynamics. Career prospects Graduates have the scientific and technological competencies to translate concepts of new chemical and biochemical products and processes into a safe and economically viable production. You may also play a useful role in the practical efforts to remedy environmental problems and reduce the energy consumption of current production activities. Civil Engineering In order to make future construction projects more exciting, secure and sustainable, this programme focuses on the development, planning, design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and infrastructure. This requires profound knowledge and understanding of a number of different areas, which is why the MSc in Civil Engineering offers a wide range of courses in mechanics, material science, energy technology, heat and mass transfer, fire safety, hydraulics, acoustics, risk assessment, computer modelling and simulation, 3D visualization, communication, and management. Career prospects Civil engineers typically find employment in consulting engineering companies, as contractors or manufacturers. Others work for local authorities, public agencies, or educational and research institutions.


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