Biotechnology & Food Engineering

About this programme

Are you interested in natural sciences and technology? Would you like to contribute to sustainability goals and help society in providing innovative medication, healthy foods or environmentally relevant technologies? If this sounds like something you are interested in, then this study program might be the perfect fit for you. It offers a wide range of opportunities in the development and manufacturing of products for health, nutrition and environmental protection. The high level of interdisciplinarity and practical relevance will prepare you for a career in the industry. The Bachelor's study program in Biotechnology & Food Engineering at MCI is aimed at motivated individuals who are interested in natural sciences and the conversion of raw materials into food or medicines and who want to make these available to society. Biotechnology and food technology are among the key industries of the 21st century, whose major scientific and technical advances are crucial for the sustainable development of society. Students can specialize in either food technology or biotechnology. Biotechnology focuses on new, rapidly developing diagnostic and therapeutic methods. The second major, Food Technology, examines how processing technologies, new raw materials and analytics ensure the supply of high-quality food. The entire course deals with environmentally friendly and efficient processes for health, food and the related areas of renewable raw materials; renewable energies and environmental technologies. Graduates are offered a wide array of exciting career prospects in this field. The ent