The programme is comprised of seven semesters, starting with the foundations, covered over two semesters, followed by the specialisation in marine and biotechnological fields. Further specialisation in the focus areas of the study programme is also possible by participating in various elective courses. In the final two semesters, the project and professional practice phase teaches you more about working in applied research. Upon successful completion of the programme, you will be able to independently solve scientific questions and problems. Biotechnology can be applied beyond the use and commercialisation of the ocean, as a pathway to exciting and innovative fields on the national and international job market.

The “Biotechnologie der Marinen Ressourcen” programme has two areas of focus: “Marine (Bio-)Resources” and “Bioanalytics”. The “Marine (Bio-)Resources” focus area covers the fundamentals of biology as well as the commercially important marine habitat and its resources. It delves into oceanography, marine flora and fauna and the importance of aquaculture, the fishing industry as well as microorganisms and the natural substances this provides. This is expanded by (bio)technological focus areas and management topics, such as integrated coastal zone management and the sustainable capacities of ecosystems. In the “Bioanalytics” focus area, molecular genetics and biochemical methods prepare you for the rapid developments in medical, food and biotechnological diagnostics. Classic, state-of-the-art analysis methods are joined by innovative “next generation” methods.

The professional practice phase in the seventh semester can be completed domestically or abroad. The objective of this semester is to find out more about the types of work and tasks of biotechnology companies, research institutes or other universities. The professional practice phase often also provides the opportunity to work on and complete the bachelor’s thesis at the facility you have chosen. During the professional practice phase, students are supervised by a professor involved in the study programme. The lecturers and staff involved in the BMR study programme are also always happy to help students find a path that suits them:  whether this is an internship at an institution, a semester abroad or a thesis abroad.

Admission to the programme requires a general higher education entrance qualification, an entrance qualification for studies at universities of applied sciences or an educational qualification recognised as equivalent. The Registration Office and the Student Advisory Service can provide information on the options for studying without a higher education entrance qualification.

The admission requirement for foreign students is an C1 language level in German.

The "Biotechnologie der Marinen Ressourcen" (BMR) study programme admits students in the winter semester every year. The application deadline is 15 July. Please apply online through our ecampus application portal where you can upload all the necessary documents.

The Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences is a member of UNI-ASSIST (Application Services for International Students). Prospective students who have gained their university entrance qualification outside the European Union (EU) can therefore submit their application directly to UNI-ASSIST. To ensure adequate processing time, the application for the winter semester should be submitted to UNI-ASSIST by 30 June. Following a successful review, this is forwarded on to the Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences. UNI-ASSIST charges applicants a fee to process the application.

You can find further information on the application procedure on the Registration and Examination Office’s website.

Please take advantage of the offers for prospective students to help you find out more before your study commences.