Life Sciences

BachelorBachelor

Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

RELATIONS TO THEbIOTEcH INduSTRyBehaviour training under clean room conditions

BIOTECHNOLOGY WORLDWIDE

Biotechnology has the potential to solve many of the pressing problems in current medicine. The development of antibodies used for therapy of many diseases as well as technologies for transplantation of skin and the generation of cartilage tissue have improved the quality of life for millions of patients worldwide. But these outstanding achievements are just the first success storiesof a discipline that is still young. The growing pharmaceutical industry as well as the medical research institutions have an urgent need for well-trained employees. Graduates with practical problem- solving skills are needed to meet the demands of the fast growing job market in Europe and worldwide.

INDUSTRY NETWORKS: BUSINESS & RESEARCH PARTNERS

Close relations to the national and international biotech industry are an additional asset for students in various fields. For example, the development and implementation of practice-oriented industrial training in the following areas are on offer and enable students to get in contact with prospective employers and researchers. Topics of this cooperation include:

Basic principles of biological techniques (biochemical engineering) Behaviour training under clean room conditions classes C – A Development of documentation concepts for R&D projects under GLP and near-GMP conditions Development and optimisation of test methods for industrial questions with molecular-, micro-, cell- and immunobiological background Provision and adaptation of research reactors for questions in the area of pharmaceutical biotechnology and regenerative medicine Organisation of international life science congresses

RELATIONS TO THEbIOTEcH INduSTRyBehaviour training under clean room conditions

* ECTS = European Credit Transfer System

AIMS OF THE PROGRAMME

The Bachelor programme "Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology" is designed to teach students a broad understanding of biotechnology ranging from the biophysical and biochemical processes in cells to the setup of modern biotechnological production plants. Additionally, the students will receive practical training in laboratory techniques. This combination will enable them to later work independently in the challenging working environment of the pharmaceutical industry as well as in medical research institutes.

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PROGRAMME OvERvIEW

Special feature: Language of instruction is English

Admission requirements Secondary school leaving certificate or equivalent

Duration Six semesters

Language of instruction English

Start of semester September

Organisation format Full-time

InternshipDuring the fifth semester students will gain six months of work experience in companies and medical institutes worldwide

Laboratory classesPractical training in small groups in a quality-controlled environment

Academic degreeBachelor of Science (BSc) in Engineering –180 ECTS*

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CORE MODULES

Medical BiotechnologyStudents acquire fundamental theoretical and practical knowledge in the principal fields of medical biotechnology. Courses and laboratories in biochemistry, cellular and molecular biology, genetic engineering and instrumental analytics provide a sound basis of knowledge. In addition, students are introduced to the principles of human medicine and pharmaceutical sciences necessary for the understanding of drug action and drug development.

Pharmaceutical BiotechnologyStudents will get to know the central components of a production plant. They will also learn construction principles andpractise the design and use of equipment on selected study examples. The later use of even more complicated equipment willthus be facilitated.

Quality ManagementMistakes in the pharmaceutical and medical industry endanger life through doubtful products. Quality management skills are therefore a central aspect for a successful career. The studentslearn and practise how to plan experiments and projects properlyand how to assure the quality of medical products.

ManagementHuman resources and the ability to work together productively are important, especially since biotechnology is a highly multidisciplinary field. Products can only be developed in teams where people are able to communicate properly. Students therefore not only learn the basics of business, but also how they can avoid personal conflicts and practise constructivecommunication.

ELECTIvES

Production of Therapeutic ProteinsIn this module, in-depth knowledge on recombinant proteintechnologies is acquired. Courses and laboratories cover theoretical and practical issues on pharmaceutical protein production systems, control systems, validation and biomaterials. Therefore, the pharmaceutical process to produce an active pharmaceutical ingredient is explored.

Drug Development ManagementManaging the development process of a drug requires skills including the basics of management, leadership and marketing. In addition, the ability to efficiently control the costs of regulatory affairs for placing the drugs on the market is getting more and more important in an environment where innovation and safety is an absolute requirement. With a profound knowledge in these areas, graduates are able to work as a valuable part of the team during the drug development process.

FEATURES FULL-TIME FORMAT

Hours of attendance Monday to Friday

Average number of hours/week

24

Occupation during the programmes

Not required

Internship Mandatory (22 weeks in the fifth semester)

Advantage Studying efficiently, individual coaching and service

fORmATFull-time

The Bachelor programme "Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology" is offered in a full-time version. Lectures take place from Monday to Friday, in exceptional cases on Saturdays. The weekly contact hours vary from semester to semester (between 14 and 27).

The university of applied sciences’s “Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology” degree programmes have earned the quality seals of the ASIIN association, an accreditation agency of degree programmes in engineering, computer science, natural sciences, and mathematics.

The IMC Krems is the first Austrian university of applied sciences and arts to receive this certification. The ASIIN technical seal honours degree programmes that meet the needs of science and professional practice of the disciplines involved at a high level and provide a secure environment for teaching and learning.

fORmATFull-time

cuRRIcuLumSemester I H ECTS

Introduction to Laboratory Introduction to Laboratory Techniques, Laboratory 1 1Basics of ChemistryChemical Calculations 1 2General and Inorganic Chemistry, Theory 3 5Analytic Chemistry, Laboratory 2 3Basics of PhysicsApplied Physics, Theory 2 3Applied Physics, Laboratory 3 4Human Medicine IAnatomy and Physiology 2 2Human Genetics 2 2MicrobiologyApplied Microbiology 1 2Microbiological Working Techniques, Laboratory 2 2Fundamentals in MathematicsApplied Mathematics 2 3Applied Mathematics, Exercise 1 1

Total weekly contact hours/ECTS 21 30

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PROSPEcTIvE STudENTAdvISORy SERvIcE

FuLL-TIME

Semester II H ECTS

Organic Chemistry Organic Chemistry, Theory 2 3Organic Chemistry, Laboratory 2 3Human Medicine IIHuman Diseases 1 1Immunology and Medical Microbiology 2 2Microbiology and Pharmaceutical Production EnvironmentMicrobiological Monitoring, Laboratory 2 2Introduction to Contamination Control and Clean Room Training 1 1

Biostatistics and Software Applications in BiotechnologyBiostatistics 2 4Software Applications 2 2BiophysicsApplied Biophysics 2 3Biophysics, Laboratory 2 3Molecular Biology of the CellCell Biology 2 3Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering, Theory 2 3

Total weekly contact hours/ECTS 22 30

Semester III H ECTS

Medical BiologyCell Physiology and Medical Molecular Biology 2 3Cell Culture Techniques 1 1Cell Culture Laboratory I 2 3Theoretical and Practical BiochemistryBiochemistry, Theory 3 4Biochemistry, Laboratory 2 3Bioinformatics 2 3Laboratory Skills for BiotechnologyInstrumental Analytics, Theory 1 2Instrumental Analytics, Laboratory 2 3Genetic Engineering, Laboratory 2 3Fundamentals of EngineeringMeasurement and Control Systems I 1 2Quality ManagementIntroduction to Quality Management 1 1GLP/GMP (Theory) 1 1Practical Training Application and PreparationPTS Application and Preparation 1 1

Total weekly contact hours/ECTS 21 30

Semester Iv H ECTS

Cell and Tissue Engineering Cell Culture Laboratory II 3 3Scientific Skills 2 3Pharmaceutical Production Processes Equipment and Production Design 2 3Pharmaceutical Protein Production and Purification Biochemical Analytics, Protein Purification 2 3Bioprocess Technology, Theory 3 4Fermentation and Bioseparation, Laboratory 4 8Applied Quality Management GLP/GMP Seminar 2 3Genetic Engineering Laboratory under GLP 2 3

Total weekly contact hours/ECTS 20 30

Semester v H ECTS

Practical Training in Industry and Bachelor Thesis I Bachelor Thesis I and Bachelor Seminar 1 5Practical Training Semester 25

Total weekly contact hours/ECTS 1 30

Semester vI H ECTS

Pharmaceutical Sciences Pharmacology 2 4Current Issues in Molecular Medicine 1 2Project Management Project Management in Life Sciences 2 3Bachelor Thesis Bachelor Thesis II and Bachelor Seminar 1 8Bachelor Exam Bachelor Exam 4Elective Module 1: Production of Therapeutic ProteinsJournal Club for Current Issues Journal Club for Current Issues 1 1Recombinant Protein Technologies Measurement and Control Systems II 1 2Pharmaceutical Protein Production Systems 1 2Validation and Biomaterials Introduction to Validation 1 2Material Science and Biomaterials 1 2Elective Module 2: Drug Development Management Journal Club for Current Issues Journal Club for Current Issues 1 1Management and Marketing Principles of Management and Marketing 2 3Biomedical Regulations Clinical Studies and GCP 1 3Drug Regulatory Affairs 1 2

Total weekly contact hours/ECTS 11 30

H = Weekly contact hoursECTS = European Credit Transfer System

FURTHER ACADEMIC AND CAREER OPTIONS

Our students can either start their professional career as

Production scientists/engineers Research scientists Quality assurance officers Project management assistants Clinical monitors and Product managers

or they can study for four additional semesters to obtain a Master of Science in Engineering (MSc). The third level of academic achievement, a doctorate, is offered at universities, for instance in partnership with the university of South Bohemia. This ensures that IMC Krems graduates receive a university-level qualification which is comparable and recognised across Europe and beyond.

Our partner companies/universities are (among many others):Baxter; Boehringer Ingelheim and Octapharma, Austria; Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Australia; Harvard university; Karlsruhe Institute of Technology; Max Planck Institute, Munich; Merck; Morphosys AG, Germany; Sanofi; Shanghai university; Singapore university; Stem Cell Sciences, Edinburgh; Tissue Genesis Inc., Honolulu; university of Groningen; university of Lund; university of Sydney

THE IMC CAREER CENTER

The IMC Career Center serves the systematic development of the IMC university of Applied Sciences network of companies and organisations. It offers career services to students and alumni. Another focus is the supervision of students before, during and after their practical training (PTS – Bachelor) or applied research and training (ARTS – Master) semesters. The service centre's tasks are further: help with the organisation of internships, implementation of the IMC Recruiting Fair – Career Links, organising “On-Campus-Recruiting” as well as events and company presentations. http://alumni.fh-krems.ac.at.

TOP RANKED

The IMC Krems has been ranked top among universities in German-speaking countries for many years. Various surveys confirm the excellent education at the Institution of Higher Education. The CHE (Center for Rankings of Instititutions of Higher Education in German-speaking countries) as well as the European university ranking “u-Multirank” bestowed “BEST GRADES” for the IMC Krems in the fields of study portfolio, international alignment, quality of education and career prospects. IMC graduates are very well accepted on the Austrian and international employment markets.

ExcELLENT cAREER PROSPEcTSFrom research scientists to project managers

ExcELLENT cAREER PROSPEcTSFrom research scientists to project managers

A unique learning environmentSTudyINg THE INTERNATIONAL wAy

A unique learning environmentSTudyINg THE INTERNATIONAL wAy

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We offer English-language degree programmesand the opportunity to work and study abroad.

International student body

different nations

Students from 50 differentnations give our university astrong international flavour.

WHY STUDY AT THE IMC KREMS?

Employability An IMC Krems degree opens the door to long-term professional success.

Career prospects IMC Krems students enjoy unique career opportunities in Austria and abroad.

Internships Are a great opportunity to gain experience and make important business contacts.

Intensive support Comprehensive support from administrative and academic staff helps students to complete their degree in the minimum possible time.

Practical focus The students can quickly become part of business operations – implementing their knowledge in real-life projects, and benefiting from lecturers‘ expertise.

State-of-the-art infrastructure Excellent facilities make for an outstanding learning environment.

International learning Guest lecturers from around the world give the courses a strong international flavour.

International outlook IMC Krems offers English-language degree programmes and the opportunity to work and study abroad.

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