Bioanalytics

The Bioanalytics degree program provides you with sound biological, analytical and methodological knowledge in the first part of your studies. In the second stage of your studies, you can hone your analytical skills in the field of human biology or environmental data science and thus sharpen your profile. In human biology, you will be able to examine clinical samples such as blood, saliva or tissue for diagnostic purposes and forensic samples for the purpose of identifying the perpetrator and reconstructing the course of the crime. In the Environmental Data Science specialization, you will analyze the impact of anthropogenic substances on ecosystems and model these with the help of modern AI-supported methods. Fully equipped laboratories and PC pool rooms are available for teaching and research work. You will take part in current research, learn in a problem-oriented way and thus be optimally prepared for your career.

At Coburg University of Applied Sciences, students have the opportunity to complete a study or practical semester abroad. To this end, Coburg University of Applied Sciences maintains relationships with foreign partner universities.

Further information is available from the university's Study Abroad service.

The Bioanalytics degree program at Coburg University of Applied Sciences is rated particularly positively by students in the current CHE ranking in the professional practice category.

• Biology, biochemistry, microbiology and ecology
• General, organic, inorganic and physical chemistry
• Instrumental and biochemical analysis
• Mathematical-physical foundations of life sciences, data science
• Project management, scientific work
• Technical English

Practical semester of 20 weeks, e.g. in industry, research institutes, authorities and hospitals – systematically supervised and reflected upon; also possible abroad

• Molecular biology and genetics
• Regulatory Affairs
• Algorithms in sequence analysis
• Biophilosophy
• General studies, wide range of electives

Specialization in Human Biology

• Medical microbiology
• Human biology biochemistry, food technology, data management
• Pharmacology and toxicology, clinical analytics, forensics

Environmental Data Science specialization

• Biochemistry and physical chemistry of the environment, environmental technology
• Ecotoxicology, atmospheric and marine chemistry
• Chemometrics and AI for model and network analyses

The Bachelor's thesis is linked to a practical project. It is completed in the 7th semester and is accompanied by a Bachelor's seminar. The Bachelor's thesis can be completed at the university or in cooperation with our external partners in Germany and abroad. This degree course places great emphasis on students' personal responsibility. To support your self-directed and self-responsible learning, attendance times in the lecture rooms are gradually being reduced.

The course is specifically geared towards the requirements of professional practice. Students put their theoretical knowledge into practice right from the start by working in the laboratory and on various projects. Through the projects, they also establish contacts with professional practice at an early stage.

The practical semester usually takes place in the fourth semester. It comprises a continuous period of 20 weeks. Students also attend practical courses.

The project and bachelor's thesis can be completed both externally and at the in-house Institute of Bioanalytics by working on one of the many research projects with different focal points.

Studying with in-depth practical experience in the PraxisPLUS model offers you the opportunity to gain more practical experience during your studies – without extending the duration of your studies. The prerequisite is a work contract with a company/institution. You can apply your knowledge from the lecture directly at work. The work in the company is remunerated. This in turn makes it easier to finance your studies.